Calaveras Superior Court Chambers Communication Rules

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Counsel or the party must immediately notify the court when they learn that interpreter services are no longer required.

Counsel or the party must immediately notify the court upon learning that the services of the interpreter are not required.

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The moving party must not take advantage of another party’s known absence or unavailability.

The moving party must avoid taking advantage of any other party's known absence or unavailability.

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Contact

Phone

Telephone appearances must be scheduled with CourtCall at least five days in advance.

* For telephone appearances you must schedule at least 5 days in advance with CourtCall at 888/88-COURT.

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If testimony is required, the moving party must notify the clerk to arrange a hearing date.

If, after reviewing the materials submitted, the court determines that personal testimony is required, the clerk shall advise the moving party. If testimony is required, the moving party must notify the clerk to arrange a hearing date.

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Applications to the Court for an order or other relief should never be made by telephone call, letter, electronic mail, or facsimile.

Applications to the Court for an order or other relief should never be made by telephone call, letter, electronic mail, or facsimile.

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If the application is granted, the moving party must contact Court Administration to arrange signing; the elisor has up to three court days to sign, subject to case-by-case exceptions.

If the Court grants the application for an elisor, the moving party shall contact Court Administration to arrange for a time for the actual signing of the documents. The appointed elisor has up to three (3) court days to complete the actual signing of the documents. Any exceptions to the three-day period shall be addressed on a case-by-case basis by the Court.

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Unless law permits otherwise, lawyers and parties must avoid ex parte communications about the substance of a pending case with judicial officers or court research staff.

Except as permitted by law, lawyers and parties shall avoid ex parte communications on the substance of a pending case with any judicial officer or court research staff.

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Parties appearing on the Law and Motion calendar must use the tentative ruling system; rulings are available on the court website by 2:00 p.m. on the preceding court day.

All parties appearing on the Law and Motion calendar shall utilize the tentative ruling system. Tentative Rulings are available by 2:00 p.m. on the court day preceding the scheduled hearing and can be accessed through the court’s website.

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Private ex parte communications with the arbitrator are prohibited, except for scheduling or requesting a continuance.

No private (Ex Parte) communications with the arbitrator are allowed except as necessary for scheduling or requesting a continuance.(CRC 3.829)

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Contact

Phone

Phone

209-754-6285

A party seeking to be heard must notify the Court by telephone by 4:00 p.m. on the preceding court day and advise that all other sides were notified.

The tentative ruling shall become the ruling of the court, unless a party desiring to be heard so advises the Court no later than 4:00 p.m. on the court day preceding the hearing including advising that all other sides have been notified of the intention to appear by calling 209-754-6285.

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Before making a permitted ex parte application or communication, an attorney or self-represented party must make diligent efforts to notify all other parties.

Before making such application or communication, an attorney or self-represented party must make diligent efforts to notify all other parties;

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The moving party must make reasonable efforts to accommodate other parties’ schedules so they can appear personally or through a legal representative.

The moving party must make reasonable efforts to accommodate the schedule of all other parties to permit all parties to appear either personally or through their legal representative;

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Private ex parte communications with the arbitrator are prohibited, except when necessary for scheduling or requesting a continuance.

No private (Ex Parte) communications with the arbitrator are allowed except as necessary for scheduling or requesting a continuance.(CRC 3.829)

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The arbitrator must notify the parties and the court of the arbitration hearing’s date, time, and place within 15 days after appointment.

Within 15 days from the date the arbitrator is appointed by the court, the arbitrator shall notify the parties and the court of the date, time and place for the arbitration hearing.(CRC 3.815)

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Unless permitted by law, lawyers and parties must avoid ex parte communications about the substance of a pending case with a judicial officer or court research staff.

Except as permitted by law, lawyers and parties shall avoid ex parte communications on the substance of a pending case with a judicial officer or court research staff.

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Except in small claims, counsel or self-represented litigants who need an interpreter for a non-English-speaking party or witness must arrange for an appropriate interpreter before the hearing or trial.

In all proceedings, (except small claims), counsel or self-represented litigants requiring the assistance of a court interpreter for a non-English speaking party or witness at hearing or trial must make all necessary arrangements prior to the trial or hearing for the presence of an appropriate interpreter.

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Before making a permitted ex parte application or communication, the attorney or self-represented party must make diligent efforts to notify all other parties.

Before making such application or communication, an attorney or self-represented party must make diligent efforts to notify all other parties;

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Contact

Phone

Phone

209-754-6285

A party seeking to be heard must notify the court by calling 209-754-6285 no later than 4:00 p.m. on the preceding court day and advise that all other sides have been notified; otherwise, the tentative ruling becomes the court’s ruling.

The tentative ruling shall become the ruling of the court, unless a party desiring to be heard so advises the Court no later than 4:00 p.m. on the court day preceding the hearing including advising that all other sides have been notified of the intention to appear by calling 209-754-6285.

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Counsel or the party must immediately notify the court when an interpreter is no longer needed; late notice may result in an order to reimburse the court for a cancellation fee.

Counsel or the party must immediately notify the court upon learning that the services of the interpreter are not required. Failure to timely notify the court of the cancellation of the need for an interpreter may result in an order for reimbursement to the court for any cancellation fee the court is required to pay to the interpreter.

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The Court will consider ex parte communications only when made in a manner prescribed by the Local Rules, the California Rules of Court, or state law.

The Court will not consider any ex parte communications from counsel or self-represented parties unless made in the manner prescribed by these Local Rules, by the California Rules of Court, or by the laws of this State.

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Parties who settle the case must notify the arbitrator at least 2 days before the hearing.

Parties that settle the case, must notify the arbitrator at least 2 days prior to the hearing.(CRC 3.829)

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Counsel and parties should not send letters or other communications to judicial officers or court research staff.

Letters or other communications between counsel or parties should not be sent to judicial officers or court research staff.

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The moving party must make reasonable efforts to accommodate the other parties’ schedules so they can appear personally or through a legal representative.

The moving party must make reasonable efforts to accommodate the schedule of all other parties to permit all parties to appear either personally or through their legal representative;

CRITICALCivil casesCourt notice

Parties who settle must notify the arbitrator at least 2 days before the hearing.

Parties that settle the case, must notify the arbitrator at least 2 days prior to the hearing.(CRC 3.829)

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A party with a fee waiver request must immediately notify the court of a financial-status change affecting the ability to pay court fees or costs.

The party requesting a waiver must immediately notify the court of any change in financial status that would affect the party’s ability to pay court fees/costs.

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The court will consider ex parte communications only when they are made in the manner prescribed by the applicable rules or state law.

The Court will not consider any ex parte communications from counsel or self- represented parties unless made in the manner prescribed by these Rules, by the California Rules of Court, or by the laws of this State.

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To request an interpreter, complete the specified form or inform a clerk at the counter; for mediation, inform the clerk in the Self-Help Center.

To request an interpreter for a court proceeding complete Judicial Council form Request for Interpreter (Civil) (INT-300) or inform a Clerk at the counter. For Mediation, inform the clerk in the Self-Help Center.

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The moving party must avoid taking advantage of any

The moving party must avoid taking advantage of any

WARNING

Applications to the Court for an order or other relief should never be made by telephone call, letter, electronic mail, or facsimile.

Applications to the Court for an order or other relief should never be made by telephone call, letter, electronic mail, or facsimile.

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Contact

Phone

Phone

209-754-6285

Parties appearing on the Law and Motion calendar must use the tentative ruling system, which is accessible online or by telephone.

All parties appearing on the Law and Motion calendar shall utilize the tentative ruling system. Tentative Rulings are available by 2:00 p.m. on the court day preceding the scheduled hearing and can be accessed either through the court's website or by telephoning 209-754-6285.

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Appointed counsel for a minor may speak ex parte to the court after giving prior notice to counsel for the parties.

The right to speak ex parte to the court after prior notice to counsel for the parties;

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For mediation, inform the clerk in the Self-Help Center when requesting an interpreter.

For Mediation, inform the clerk in the Self-Help Center.

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Contact

Email

The Self-Help Center is closed to in-person assistance and clinics and workshops are cancelled; staff assistance is available by email.

Effective Thursday, March 19, 2020, the Office of the Family Law Facilitator / Self-Help Center will be closed to in-person assistance. All clinics and workshops are cancelled. Self-Help staff will be available to assist members of the public via email and telephone at (209)754-1443 only.

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Contact

Phone

Counsel and self-represented parties may arrange a telephone appearance through CourtCall at least five days before the conference.

Counsel or self-represented parties may appear by telephone by making arrangements with CourtCall (888/88-COURT) at least five days prior to the conference.

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Counsel should observe the cited professional-conduct rule concerning ex parte contact with the Court.

Counsel shall be mindful of Rules of Professional Conduct 5-300(b) concerning ex parte contact with the Court.

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Request for an interpreter should be submitted once the requirement presents itself.

Request for an interpreter should be submitted once the requirement presents itself.

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To request an interpreter for a court proceeding, complete the local Request for Court Interpreter Form or inform a clerk at the counter.

To request an interpreter for a court proceeding complete the local Request for Court Interpreter Form or inform a Clerk at the counter.

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To pick up exhibits personally instead of providing prepaid return containers, arrangements must be made with the clerk when the return request is made.

or arrangements must be made with the clerk at the time of making the request to personally pick up the exhibits.

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Counsel and parties should not send letters or other communications to judicial officers or court research staff.

Letters or other communications between counsel or parties should not be sent to judicial officers or court research staff.

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Counsel should observe Rule of Professional Conduct 5-300(b) concerning ex parte contacts with the Court.

Counsel shall be mindful of Rule of Professional Conduct 5-300(b) concerning ex parte contacts with the Court.

INFO

Contact

Phone to clerk

Mediation will be conducted by conference call, and the Court clerk will contact the parties to arrange it.

Mediation - Mediation will be conducted via conference call. The Court clerk will contact parties to make arrangements.

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Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

(209) 754-9800

To ensure the file is available for a pending ex-parte hearing request, you may call the court clerk by 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the requested hearing.

To inform the court of your pending request for an ex-parte hearing you may telephone the court clerk at (209) 754-9800 no later than 2:00 pm the court day prior to the requested hearing date to ensure your file is available.

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Contact

Phone

To find information on contacting the Court by phone, visit the Court's contact page.

General Information - Please refer to the Court's website at http://www.calaveras.courts.ca.gov/ for information regarding services, calendars and divisions. For information on how to contact the Court by phone or email visit http://www.calaveras.courts.ca.gov/info/contact.

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If an ex-parte or immediate-hearing request is granted, a Court clerk will notify the requesting party and arrange for them to obtain the signed document.

If a Request for Ex-Parte Hearing or Application for Immediate Hearing is granted, the requesting party will be notified by a Court clerk and arrangements will be made to obtain a copy of the signed document.

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Record search requests may be submitted by mail.

Requests may be submitted by mail, fax (209)-754-6296 or email records@calaveras.courts.ca.gov.