Opinion ID: 559946
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Government Service of Proposed Judgment

Text: 12 The record reflects that on December 15, 1988, the government served a copy of the proposed judgment on the Navarros' counsel. It was lodged the following day, and filed December 19, 1988. Local Rule 14.5 of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California [hereinafter Local Rule] states: 13 The attorney whose duty it is to prepare any document required by Local Rules 14.1 [orders], 14.3 [findings of fact and conclusions of law], or 14.4 [judgment] shall serve a copy on opposing counsel on the same day that the document is lodged with the court. Alternatively, the attorney preparing the document may present it to opposing counsel for approval as to form before the document is lodged. 14 The rule prescribes service either on the day the document is lodged, or prior to lodging. The government served the proposed judgment one day before lodging it. Thus, we find that the government adequately complied with the requirements of Local Rule 14.5 in serving the proposed judgment.