Self-Calendaring Instructions
Honorable Catherine E. Bauer

The self-calendaring system is designed to allow both counsel and parties to schedule hearing dates for matters heard on regular notice, without having to contact the Calendar Clerk to obtain a hearing date.  Matters that do not require hearings may be filed in accordance with Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013-1(o)(1).  Please refer to the appropriate Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure and Local Bankruptcy Rules regarding the filing and service of motions.  

I. The following matters may not be self-calendared:

1. Applications for orders shortening time
2. Matters heard on shortened notice or on an ex parte basis
3. Mass objections to claims (more than 20 objections set for a single hearing)
4. Motions for temporary restraining orders or preliminary injunctions
5. Motions for reconsideration
6. Status and Pre-trial conferences - all chapters
7. Trials in adversary proceedings
8. Reaffirmation agreements
9. Matters requiring more than 15 minutes
10. Motions to Dismiss Adversary Proceedings
11. Motions for Summary Judgment

II. The following matters may be self-calendared:

1. Motions for relief from stay - chapters 7 and 13: Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.
2. Motions in adversary proceedings - chapter 7: Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.
3. Chapter 7 miscellaneous matters: Tuesdays at 2:30 p.m.
4. Chapter 11 matters, including adversary proceedings, and motions for relief from stay: Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.
5. Chapter 13 matters (except confirmation hearings): Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. (Once a month – see attached calendar for specific dates)

NOTE: Before self-calendaring, refer to self-calendaring dates to determine if a date is available.

III. Certain motions for relief from stay may be heard on shortened time without court order.

The following categories do not require an application for order shortening time:

1. Residential unlawful detainer actions.
2. Post-petition transfers of real property to the debtor.
3. Pre-petition transfers to the debtor either within 30 days of the debtor's petition date, or involving a fractionalized interest in real property.
4. Motions to continue to reimpose the stay under ''362(c)(3) or (c)(4) only if 14 days notice is given to all interested parties including the secured creditor.   (Set hearing on Motion for Relief/Stay dates)
5. If the movant wishes to have a motion heard on shortened time and it is not in one of the above categories, the movant must apply for an order shortening time or utilize emergency motion procedures under Local Bankruptcy Rule 9075-1.

NOTE: Motions calendared on shortened time in accordance with this procedure must be filed with the Court and served on all parties entitled to receive notice of the motion so that the moving papers and notice of hearing are received not later than 5 court days prior to the date of the hearing.  Telephonic notice of the date, time and place of the hearing on the motion must also be given to all parties entitled to receive notice not later than 5 court days prior to the hearing. 

For matters that may be self-calendared, follow the steps outlined below:

STEP 1: Identify available dates and times for the type of matter that you want to calendar by referring to the monthly calendars posted in the Judge's courtroom or on the Court's website (www.cacb.uscourts.gov) or by calling the Calendar Clerk for Judge Bauer at (714) 338-5366.  Click here to view the calendar to determine if a date is available.

NOTE:  Calendar dates are subject to periodic revision, so please verify that you are referring to the current version of available dates.

STEP 2: Prepare a notice of hearing for the date and time you have selected.

NOTE: By choosing a date for a relief from stay hearing that is greater than 30 days from the date you file your motion, you are deemed to have waived the time limits of Bankruptcy Code Section 362(e).

STEP 3:  Give sufficient notice of all matters to all parties entitled to receive such notice pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Local Bankruptcy Rules and Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.  Schedule hearing dates according to Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013-1(d) notice requirements and time limits for service and filing of motions and Local Bankruptcy Rule 9013-1(i) regarding evidence supporting the motion.  If proof of service is insufficient, the motion may be continued or denied.

STEP 4: File and serve your moving papers in a timely manner.  Deliver a Judge's copy (marked "Judge's Copy") of all papers to the Judge's chambers with the time and date of the scheduled hearing placed underneath the title of the pleading.  All Judge's copies shall be served in accordance with Local Bankruptcy Rule 5005-2(d) and Section 3-F and Appendix F of the Court Manual.
 
STEP 5: The Court reserves the right to reschedule any hearing.  If the date you have selected is unavailable for any reason, the Calendar Clerk will contact you to arrange an alternative date.  You will be notified promptly if your hearing has been re-set.

STEP 6: Do not lodge the proposed order prior to the hearing.  Orders must be uploaded in LOU within seven (7) days of the hearing.

Revised  6/13/2012

Printable version of Judge Bauer's Self-Calendaring Instructions