Calaveras Superior Court Document Format Requirements

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Requests to record in the courthouse must be submitted in writing to the Court Executive Officer or on Judicial Council Form MC-500 at the clerk’s filing window.

All requests to allow for photography, videotaping, televising or otherwise recording within the courthouse shall be submitted in writing to the Court Executive Officer or submitted on Judicial Council Form MC-500 at the clerks filing window.

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Online filings must use forms approved by the California Judicial Council or specially approved local forms.

All online filings will be completed on forms approved by the California Judicial Council or specially approved local forms by the Superior Court.

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Each brief must be filed with one original and three copies, and briefs must not be bound.

An original and three copies of each brief shall be filed with the clerk. Notwithstanding the California Rules of Court, briefs shall not be bound.

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In administrative mandate proceedings, evidence is limited to the administrative record unless the specified statutory exception applies and is established by declaration.

In administrative mandate proceedings (Code Civ. Proc., § 1094.5) the evidence before the court is confined to the administrative record, unless the exception in subdivision (e) of §1094.5 applies and a declaration establishes the application of the exception.

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Documents placed in the drop box must be enclosed in a sealed envelope.

Documents deposited in the drop box must be in a sealed envelope and accompanied by the appropriate filing fee or fine payment.

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The clerk will not accept papers, documents, exhibits, or dividers on pink or yellow paper unless the court has granted leave.

Except where leave of court has been granted, the clerk shall not accept for filing any papers, documents, exhibits or dividers presented on pink or yellow paper.

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A continuance request must use the local “Request Notice of Motion to Continue Trial” form.

Requests for continuances must be based on good cause and submitted on the local form “Request Notice of Motion to Continue Trial” at least 10 days prior to the date of trial.

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Upon a finding of good cause, certain toxic materials may be brought into court as evidence only if they remain sealed and are labeled with their exact contents.

Pursuant to Penal Code §1417.3(b) and upon a finding of good cause, certain toxic materials may be brought into a courtroom and introduced into evidence provided they remain at all times in a sealed condition and properly labeled as to the exact contents thereof.

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Continuance requests must use the local form “Notice of Motion to Continue Trial.”

Continuance of infraction trials is discouraged. Requests for continuances must be based on good cause and submitted on the local form “Notice of Motion to Continue Trial” at least 10 days prior to the date of trial.

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Applies to

Motion to be relieved as counsel

Motions to be relieved as counsel must use approved Judicial Council forms and comply with California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1362.

All motions to be relieved as counsel must be made on the approved Judicial Council forms and strictly comply with all requirements of California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1362.

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All papers submitted for filing must conform to California Rules of Court, Rules 2.100 through 2.119.

All papers submitted for filing shall conform to the California Rules of Court, Rule 2.100 through 2.119.

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When filing a confidential report, the party must also submit an 8 ½ by 11 inch envelope bearing the document title, case number, and the word “confidential” prominently on the outside.

The party filing a “confidential” report shall, at the time of filing the document, submit an 8 ½ by 11 inch envelope with the document title, case number and the word “confidential” printed prominently on the outside.

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The sample copy must highlight the location or locations where the elisor is to sign and include the specified court identification.

The sample copy shall be highlighted in the location(s) where the elisor is to sign as follows: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CALAVERAS.

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In other writ proceedings, evidence is presented through declarations, deposition testimony, or similar means rather than oral testimony, unless the Court permits oral testimony in its discretion.

In other kinds of writ proceedings, evidence is presented by way of declarations, deposition testimony, etc., and not by oral testimony unless the court, in its discretion, permits it.

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Online filings must use forms mandated by the California Judicial Council or specially approved local forms.

All online filings will be completed on forms mandated by the California Judicial Council or specially approved local forms by the Calaveras County Superior Court.

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If more space is needed for section 4(D)(ii), attach an additional sheet and label it with that section.

If you need more space, please attach an additional sheet of paper and label this section 4(D)(ii).

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If more space is needed for section 4(F), attach an additional sheet and label it with that section.

If you need more space, please attach an additional sheet of paper and label this section 4(F).

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Until revised citations are issued, the Court will process the pink copy of the citation.

Calaveras Superior Court will process the pink copy of the citation until Angels Camp Police Department receives and starts issuing the revised citations.

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The attorney or unrepresented party's name and mailing address must be printed legibly.

PRINT Attorney or Party without an Attorney (Name and Mailing Address) MUST BE LEGIBLE

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If discussion with the mediator does not resolve a complaint about unprofessional or inappropriate conduct, the complaint must be directed in writing using the court-approved form available at the filing window.

If a party alleges that the mediator has acted in an unprofessional or inappropriate manner, the party may discuss the complaint with the mediator, otherwise, or thereafter if the matter is not solved, all complaints shall be directed in writing, on the court approved from form available at the filing window, ...

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A party may first discuss a mediator complaint with the mediator; otherwise, or if the matter remains unresolved, the complaint must be submitted in writing on the court-approved form to the designated official.

If a party alleges that the mediator has acted in an unprofessional or inappropriate manner, the party may discuss the complaint with the mediator, otherwise, or thereafter if the matter is not solved, all complaints shall be directed in writing, on the court approved form available at the filing window, to the Family Court Services Director or Court Executive Officer if the Family Court Services Director conducted the mediation.

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A party may first discuss an evaluator complaint with the evaluator; otherwise, or if unresolved, the complaint must be submitted in writing on the court-approved form to the Family Court Services Director.

If a party alleges that the evaluator has acted in an unprofessional or inappropriate manner, the party may discuss the complaint with the evaluator, otherwise, or thereafter if the matter is not solved, all complaints shall be directed in writing, on the court approved form, to the Family Court Services Director.

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An offer of proof should succinctly state what a witness would say and should be distinguished from and presented separately from argument; it is subject to the same evidentiary objections as live testimony.

An offer of proof is a succinct statement given by a party or counsel that states what a particular witness would say if called to the stand. Offers of proof are subject to the same evidentiary objections as live testimony and should be distinguished and presented separately from argument.

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The clerk will endorse no more than three copies of each filed document.

The clerk will endorse up to three copies of each document filed.

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If more space is needed for section 4(G), attach an additional sheet and label it with that section.

If you need more space, please attach an additional sheet of paper and label this section 4(G).

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If more space is needed for section 4(E), attach an additional sheet and label it with that section.

If you need more space, please attach an additional sheet of paper and label this section 4(E).

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If additional space is needed for the exhibit list, attach a sheet of paper and label it section 6.

If you need additional space, please attach a sheet of paper and label this section 6.

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Judicial Council Form FL-321 may also be used to inform the other side and the court about intended trial witnesses.

JUDICIAL COUNCIL FORM FL-321 MAY ALSO BE USED FOR THIS PURPOSE.

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The court recommends that original signatures be in blue ink.

It is recommended that all original signatures be in blue ink.