Glenn Superior Court Document Filing Requirements

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Applies to

Jury instructions

Joint jury instructions must include all instructions any party intends to offer.

The joint instructions will include all instructions to be offered by any party.

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Ex parte request

Unless no personal appearance is required under CRC Rule 3.1207, the ex parte applicant or counsel must file the ex parte request and supporting documentation with the court clerk.

Except for matters for which no personal appearance is required per CRC, Rule 3.1207, the ex parte applicant, or his or her counsel shall file the ex parte request and all supporting documentation to the clerk of the court.

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Ex parte application for order to shorten time

An ex parte application for an Order to Shorten Time is considered only when accompanied by the proposed moving papers.

Ex parte applications for Orders to Shorten Time will be considered only when accompanied by the proposed moving papers.

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Attorney fee application

Attorney-fee applications in opposed and unopposed matters must include competent evidence sufficient for a lodestar determination, unless the amount is set by law.

All application for attorney’s fees, in both opposed and unopposed matters, except where the amount of fees is set by law, shall be supported by competent evidence sufficient for the Court to make the “lodestar” determination enunciated in Serrano v. Priest (1977) 20 Cal.3d 25.

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Attorney fee application

In qualifying contract and statutory-fee cases, excluding open book accounts, an application must be made for the Court to determine the reasonable fee.

Contract/Statutory Fees: Because the Glenn County Superior Court does not have an attorney’s fee schedule, in contract cases where the contact provides for attorney’s fees to the prevailing party, or in cases where entitlement to fees is established by statute (excluding open book accounts.), application must be made for the Court to fix the amount of the reasonable fee. CCP § 585(a).

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Open book fee request

A request for a clerk-entered open-book-fee award must include a declaration identifying the compliant agreement paragraph, and the agreement must be attached to the declaration if it was not attached to the complaint.

Persons requesting that the clerk enter an award of open book fees must submit a declaration identifying the paragraph of the parties’ agreement compliant to the requirements of § 1717.5. If the agreement is not appended to the complaint, it must be appended to the declaration.

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Attorney fee declaration

A sufficient attorney-fee showing must be verified by counsel and conform to Serrano; declarations lacking itemization or sufficient lodestar evidence will be rejected.

A showing sufficient to support an award of attorney’s fees must be verified by counsel and must conform to the requirements enunciated in Serrano v. Priest (1977) 20 Cal.3d 25, 48-49. Declarations which state a claim for fees with no itemization, or which otherwise present insufficient evidence for the court to make the so-called “lodestar” determination will be rejected.

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Claim for payment

Claims for payment by the County or Court must use the specified general claim form, with its top half completed, dated, signed, and bearing the claimant’s Social Security number and/or federal tax identification number, and must be submitted to the specified recipient.

Any party submitting a claim for payment by the County of Glenn, or the Court, whether for services rendered per court order or related expenses, must submit his/her claim upon the County of Glenn General Claim form or the Superior Court of California General Claim form. The top half of the form must be completed by the claimant, dated and signed, and must include claimant's Social Security number and/or federal tax identification number. The completed form must be submitted to the Court Executive Officer or the Judge upon whose order the services were rendered.

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Documents filed after consolidation

Must include

case number

After consolidation, all filed documents must bear the lead file’s case number.

All documents filed after consolidation shall bear the case number of the lead file.

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Applies to

Elisor application and proposed order

An elisor application and proposed order must name “The Clerk of the Court or Designee” and state whom the elisor represents and the capacity in which the elisor will sign.

When applying for an appointment of an elisor, the application and proposed order must designate “The Clerk of the Court or Designee” as the elisor and indicate for whom the elisor is being appointed and in what capacity they are to sign the document.

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Applies to

Elisor application

An elisor application must not identify a specific court employee.

The application must not set forth a specific court employee.

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Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

The proposed order must identify the documents to be signed and include copies of those documents.

The order must expressly identify the document(s) being signed and a copy of the document(s) must be attached to the proposed order.

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Elisor document

The original document presented to the elisor for signature must match the copy attached to the proposed order.

The original document, presented for signature by the elisor must match the copy of the document attached to the proposed order.

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Proposed order

An elisor order must identify each document clearly, state the type of deed, and list escrow documents separately.

The order shall clearly identify the documents: A deed must state the type of deed (i.e. grant deed, interspousal transfer deed, et cetera). Escrow documents must be listed separately (i.e. Escrow Instruction Dated, Disclosure Regarding Real Estate Agency Relationship, Hazard Report, et cetera).

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Elisor document copy

The sample copy must highlight each location where the elisor is to sign.

The sample copy shall be highlighted in the location(s) where the elisor is to sign his/her name.

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Elisor document copy

The moving party must print the requested identifying language beneath the signature lines on the sample copy.

Beneath the signature line(s) on the sample copy the moving party shall print the language being requested to identify the elisor’s signature.

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Supporting declaration

The supporting declaration must state specific facts establishing why an elisor is necessary.

The declaration supporting the application must include specific facts establishing the necessity for the appointment of an elisor.

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Civil complaint

All civil complaints must be accompanied by a Notice of Case Management Conference for service.

A Notice of Case Management Conference [GCSC CV-020] must accompany all civil complaints for service.

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Unlawful detainer complaint

Unlawful detainer plaintiffs must attach any written rental or lease agreement and all statutory notices served on the defendants to the complaint.

Unlawful detainer plaintiffs shall attach to the complaint as exhibits true and correct copies of the written rental/lease agreement, if any, and all statutory notices served on the defendant(s).

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Settlement notice

Counsel must immediately notify the Court in writing when a civil case settles.

Whenever a civil case has settled, counsel shall immediately notify the Court in writing.

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Settlement notice

If a hearing, conference, or trial is imminent, counsel must notify the assigned department orally and then confirm the notice in writing.

If a hearing, conference or trial is imminent, notice must be given orally to the assigned department followed by a confirmation in writing.

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Applies to

Settlement notice

A written settlement notice must state when all closing papers will be filed with the Court.

The writing must specify when all closing papers will be filed with the Court.

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Discovery pleading

Discovery pleadings are not accepted for filing unless submitted in support of a motion to compel responses.

This Court will not accept for filing any discovery pleadings (i.e., interrogatories, requests for admissions) unless filed in support of motions to compel responses.

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Applies to

Motion to compel further responses

For a motion to compel further responses, file the statement required by CRC Rule 3.1345 rather than the discovery.

Where the motion is one to compel further responses, the discovery will not be filed, but rather a statement as required by CRC, Rule 3.1345, shall be filed.

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Motion papers

Memoranda and other papers supporting or opposing motions must comply with the California Rules of Court.

All memoranda and other papers filed in support of, and in opposition to, motions shall comply with the requirements of the California Rules of Court.

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Applies to

Subsequent prehearing document

Subsequent documents required before a hearing must state the hearing date.

All subsequent documents, which are required to be filed prior to a hearing, e.g., proof of service, proof of publication, proof of subscribing witness, etc., shall bear the hearing date.

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Notice of hearing

A notice requiring Clerk posting must use the Judicial Council notice-of-hearing form, include all necessary copies, and be filed with the petition.

Notices requiring the Clerk's posting are to be completed on a Judicial Council form of notice of hearing, together with all necessary copies, and filed concurrently with the petition.

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Notice of hearing

Notices requiring Clerk posting must be posted within the courthouse.

Said notices shall be posted within the courthouse.

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Order

The order must state the hearing date.

The hearing date shall be stated in the order.

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Proposed order

Prepare the proposed order on the assumption that the petition will be granted, including requested fees.

The proposed order shall be prepared on the assumption the petition will be granted, including requested fees.

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Confidential report

A confidential report in a guardianship or conservatorship proceeding must be filed separately, marked “CONFIDENTIAL” in its caption, and verified by the presenting party.

Any confidential report filed in a guardianship or conservatorship proceeding shall be filed as a separate document, shall contain the word "CONFIDENTIAL" in the caption, and shall be verified by the party presenting it.

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Petition

A petition requesting statutory attorney’s fees must include a calculation showing how the fee is calculated.

Petitions, which include a request for statutory attorney’s fees, must include a calculation of the way the fee is calculated.

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Petition

If there are no relatives within the second degree, the petition must allege that fact, and a copy of the petition must accompany each hearing notice.

If there are no relatives within the second degree, the petition shall so allege. A copy of the petition shall accompany each notice of hearing.

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Applies to

Petition for guardianship

A guardianship petition requires an investigation and report, using the required Order Appointing Investigator form, GCSC PR-0001.

Pursuant to PROB §§ 1513, et seq. and 1543, Superior Court of California, County of Glenn requires an investigation and report when a petition for guardianship is filed. The required form of Order Appointing Investigator [GCSC PR-0001.]

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Declaration

A declaration showing reasonable efforts to locate an allegedly missing relative must be filed for county-seat service to be sufficient.

If there are relatives within the second degree whose whereabouts are alleged to be unknown, service upon any such relative at the county seat will be sufficient ONLY if a declaration is filed showing that reasonable efforts were made to locate such relatives.

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Citation

When citation service is incomplete on the return date, the original citation must be filed showing no service.

In such circumstances, the original citation shall be filed showing no service.

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Petition for termination

A petition to terminate a living person's conservatorship will not be granted unless the conservatee appears personally or is excused after a physician's affidavit or declaration explains why the conservatorship is no longer required.

A petition for termination of conservatorship of a living person will not be granted unless the conservatee personally appears in court or is excused after the filing of a physician's affidavit or declaration setting forth the reasons why the conservatorship is no longer required.

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Applies to

Ex parte application

A party seeking emergency ex parte orders must complete and file the specified notice declaration at the outset, using the domestic-violence form for a domestic violence case.

Any party seeking emergency orders ex-parte shall at the onset complete and file a Declaration Regarding Notice and Service of Request for Temporary Emergency (Ex Parte) Orders (Non-Domestic Violence) (JC FL-303). If for a Domestic Violence Case, the party seeking the emergency order shall complete and file a Declaration RE: Notice of Ex Parte Application for Order (GCSC FL-020).

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Applies to

Ex parte application

The ex parte applicant or counsel must submit the application and all supporting documents to the court clerk.

The ex-parte applicant, or his or her counsel shall submit the ex parte application along with all supporting documents to clerk of the court.

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Responsive declaration

Responsive declarations must be lodged in the court file until the ex parte hearing.

Any responsive declarations shall be lodged in the court file until the ex parte hearing.

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Papers seeking relief

When a financial declaration or statement is required, the moving party must file it with papers seeking relief.

In all matters in which the filing of an Income and Expense Declaration [JC FL150] or Financial Statement is required, the moving party shall file the Income and Expense Declaration [JC FL150], or Financial Statement with the papers seeking relief, and the opposing party will file the Income and Expense Declaration with the responsive papers.

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Applies to

Complaint

Grievances concerning court-ordered investigations must be submitted in writing on Local Form AD-050 to the Court Executive Officer within five days after receipt of the report.

Grievances in connection with court-ordered investigations shall be presented, via Complaint, (Local Form Number AD-050) in writing, to the Court Executive Officer within five (5) days of receipt of the report.

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Stipulation

A stipulation seeking modification of an existing order must be signed by both parties and, when applicable, their attorneys and appointed minor’s counsel.

In any family matter in which a modification of an existing order is sought by stipulation, the stipulation must be signed by both parties and their respective attorneys, if represented by counsel, and minor’s counsel, if minor’s counsel has been appointed.

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Applies to

Uncontested matter for hearing

When the Court sets an uncontested matter for hearing, the specified documents must be filed.

If the Court determines that an uncontested matter is to be set for hearing, the following documents shall be filed:

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Applies to

Uncontested matter for hearing

For an uncontested matter set for hearing, the filing must include either the Judicial Council-form Request to Enter Default and supporting declaration or an executed written stipulation allowing uncontested treatment.

Either (1) a Request to Enter Default and supporting declaration in the form prescribed by the Judicial Council or (2) an executed written stipulation that the matter may be treated on an uncontested basis; and

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Uncontested matter for hearing

Current Income and Expense Declaration and Property Declaration forms, completed as prescribed by the Judicial Council, must be filed unless excused by Family Code section 2330.5.

Current Income and Expense Declaration and Property Declaration forms, completed as prescribed by the Judicial Council, infra, unless excused by FC § 2330.5.

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Applies to

Proposed judgment

At the uncontested-matter hearing, counsel must provide the Judge with the original proposed judgment, including any marital settlement agreement.

At the hearing of the uncontested matter, counsel shall provide to the Judge the original of the proposed judgment, including any marital settlement agreement.

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Applies to

Stipulation for stipulated judgment

For a stipulated judgment, the stipulation must be signed by both parties and, if represented, their respective attorneys.

In the event of a stipulated judgment, the stipulation must be signed by both parties and their respective attorneys, if represented by counsel.

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Final disclosure

If both parties have not completed final disclosure and filed the specified declarations or waivers, the Calendar Clerk must notice all parties and set a status conference for the court to set the trial date.

If both parties have not completed final disclosure and filed declarations pursuant to FC § 2105 [JC Form FL-141] or waivers of final disclosure pursuant to FC § 2105(d) [JC Form FL-144], the Calendar Clerk shall notice all parties and set a status conference where the Court will set the trial date.

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Final disclosure

Without court permission, a case may not be set for trial until both parties file final-disclosure declarations or waivers.

Absent permission of the Court, no case will be set for trial until both parties have either filed declarations re: final declarations of disclosure pursuant to FC § 2105 or filed waivers of final disclosure pursuant to FC § 2105(d).

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Applies to

Pretrial statement

Each party must provide a statement of disputed and undisputed issues, contentions, and the proposed disposition of the case.

A statement of the issues (disputed and undisputed), contentions, and proposed disposition of the case.

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Income and expense declaration

A current income and expense declaration must be filed if support or attorney’s fees are at issue.

A current income and expense declaration, if either support or attorney’s fees are at-issue.

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Statement of assets and debts

An updated statement of assets and debts must be filed if additional assets or debts have been discovered.

An updated statement of assets and debts, if additional assets or debts have been discovered.

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Witness list

A witness list in which counsel may utilize the non-mandatory JC form FL-321, specifying for each witness, his/her name, address, contact telephone number, and a brief summary of the witness’ expected testimony. Only disclosed witnesses will be permitted to testify at trial, except for rebuttal witnesses or for good cause shown.

A witness list in which counsel may utilize the non-mandatory JC form FL-321, specifying for each witness, his/her name, address, contact telephone number, and a brief summary of the witness’ expected testimony. Only disclosed witnesses will be permitted to testify at trial, except for rebuttal witnesses or for good cause shown.

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Exhibit list

The parties must provide a list of exhibits and exchange legible copies with opposing counsel; only disclosed exhibits may be offered at trial, absent good cause.

A list of Exhibits with legible copies to be exchanged with opposing counsel. Only disclosed exhibits will be permitted to be offered at trial, except for good cause shown.

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Applies to

Attorney fee request

A request for a needs-based attorney-fee award must be supported by documentation, including billing statements.

Supporting documentation regarding any request for a needs-based award of attorney’s fees, including, but not limited to billing/statements.

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Applies to

Trial brief

Trial briefs must include a full statement of property, income, and expenses and the specified information in the stated order, as applicable to the filing party.

Trial and reply briefs shall include a full and complete statement of property and income and expenses, and shall set forth the following information in the following order, as it applies to the party filing, except as hereafter provided:

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Separate property statement

The separate-property statement must identify each item and provide its acquisition year, claimed basis, value, encumbrance details, title status, and relevant title data.

List each item of separate property, the year it was acquired, the basis upon which it is claimed as separate rather than community property, the current market value, the nature, extent and terms of payment of any encumbrance against the property, and manner in which title thereto is presently vested, and the relevant title data. (Effective 7/1/19)

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Community property statement

The community-property statement must identify each item and provide its acquisition year, claimed basis, value, encumbrance details, title status, and record title data.

List each item of community property, the year it was acquired, the basis upon which it is claimed as community rather than separate property, the current market value, the nature, extent and terms of payment of any encumbrance against the property, the manner in which title thereto is presently vested, and the record title data. (Effective 7/1/19)

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Property statement

To the extent that either separate property or community property consists of funds held by others, such as insurance policies, pensions, profit sharing or other trust or retirement funds, the statement shall fully identify the policy or fund, including policy, serial or account numbers, the present values and basis for calculations and all terms or conditions imposed upon withdrawal of such funds. If any loans exist against any of these funds, details regarding those loans should be set forth. (Effective 7/1/19)

To the extent that either separate property or community property consists of funds held by others, such as insurance policies, pensions, profit sharing or other trust or retirement funds, the statement shall fully identify the policy or fund, including policy, serial or account numbers, the present values and basis for calculations and all terms or conditions imposed upon withdrawal of such funds. If any loans exist against any of these funds, details regarding those loans should be set forth. (Effective 7/1/19)

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Applies to

Property statement

If tracing interests in a single asset is at issue, the statement must detail relevant transactions, dates, values, dollar amounts, and the basis for computation or proration.

If a segregation of community property and separate property interests in a single asset is to be an issue in the case, the statement shall set forth in detail, with dates, values, and dollar amounts, the transactions relevant to the tracing issue, as well as the basis for computation or proration. (Effective 7/1/19)

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Current obligations statement

The statement must separately list community liabilities and, so far as known, alleged separate liabilities, identifying the creditor, purpose, balance, payment terms, and any security.

Separately list all debts and obligations of the spouses, which are liabilities of the community and, so far as known, debts, and obligations, which are alleged to be the separate liabilities of the respective spouses. Specify the identity of the creditor, the purpose for which the debt was incurred, the balance currently due thereon, the terms of payment and the security, if any, held by the creditor. (Effective 7/1/19)

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Income and expense declaration

Current income and expenses must be reported by completing and filing Judicial Council Form FL-150; previously filed declarations do not satisfy this requirement.

Specify and set forth current income and expenses by completing and filing the form adopted for mandatory use, Judicial Council of California, Form FL-150 prescribed by CRC, rule 5.112.1. Previously filed Income and Expense Declarations shall not be considered as compliance with this requirement. (Effective 7/1/19)

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Applies to

Property division and support proposal

The proposal must set out an equal division of community property considering liabilities, costs, and attorney's fees, and state each party's positions on custody, visitation, and child and spousal support.

Set forth a proposed equal division of community property of the parties, giving due consideration to the liabilities, costs and attorney's fees. In addition, specify each party's contentions as to child custody and visitation, and as to amount and duration of child and spousal support. (Effective 7/1/19)

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Judgment

After a contested trial, the petitioner or Court-directed party must prepare the judgment, seek opposing counsel's signature using the stated legend, and, if it is not approved, submit it to the Trial Judge with an explanatory cover letter and proof a copy was sent to opposing counsel.

After a contested trial, the petitioner, or other party directed by the Court, shall prepare the judgment in accordance with the Court's decision and shall submit it to opposing counsel for signature under the legend, "Approved as Conforming to Court Order.” If not so approved, the preparing party shall submit the proposed judgment to the Trial Judge with a cover letter explaining why it was submitted without such approval and showing that a copy of said correspondence has been sent to opposing counsel. (Effective 7/1/19)

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Applies to

Request for joinder

If a stepparent visitation petition is filed in a dissolution proceeding, a request for joinder must also be filed and summons on joinder must be served.

Pursuant to CRC, rule 5.24 a stepparent or grandparent must also file a request for joinder and serve summons on joinder if the petition is filed in a dissolution proceeding.

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Applies to

Request for joinder

If a grandparent visitation petition is filed in a dissolution proceeding, a request for joinder must also be filed and summons on joinder must be served.

Pursuant to CRC, rule 5.24, a stepparent or grandparent must also file a request for joinder and serve summons on joinder if the petition is filed in a dissolution proceeding.

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Applies to

Discovery motion

Discovery motions must focus on specific items that remain disputed after informal requests.

Motions for discovery shall be focused upon specific items, which remain in dispute after presentation of informal requests.

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Applies to

Declaration of attorney competency

An attorney appointed in a dependency matter must submit the Declaration of Certification of Attorney Competency on Local Form JV-020 within 10 days of the first appointment.

A. Any attorney appointed by the court in a dependency matter must complete and submit to the court a Declaration of Certification of Attorney Competency on Local Form JV-020 within 10 days of his or her first appointment.

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Applies to

Complaint

A complaint about an appointed attorney must be written and addressed to the Court Executive Officer.

Any party’s complaint regarding his or her appointed attorney must be in writing and addressed to the Court Executive Officer.

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Applies to

Notice

Counsel for a minor must notify the court as soon as reasonably possible upon becoming aware of a potentially protectable right or interest in another forum.

If counsel for the minor becomes aware that the minor may have such a right or interest, counsel for the minor shall notify the court as soon as reasonably possible.

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Applies to

Declaration

A declaration giving notice must describe the interest or right, identify the affected agency or forum and its address if known, and describe the proceeding there.

The person giving notice shall set forth the nature of the interest or right that needs to be protected or pursued, the name and address, if known, or the administrative agency or judicial forum in which the right or interest may be affected, and the nature of the proceeding being contemplated or conducted there.

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Applies to

Special advocate oath

Before beginning duties, each Special Advocate must be sworn in by a judge or court commissioner and subscribe to a written oath.

Each Special Advocate shall be sworn in by a judge or court commissioner before beginning his or her duties and shall subscribe to a written oath.

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Applies to

Request and use of audio visual presentation equipment

The Request and Use of Audio/Visual Presentation Equipment local form (AV) is mandatory.

Request and Use of Audio/Visual Presentation AV Mandatory 11/2024

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Applies to

First offense dui advisement of rights waiver and plea form

The First Offense DUI Advisement of Rights, Waiver & Plea Form (CR-001) is mandatory.

First Offense DUI Advisement of Rights, Waiver & CR-001 Mandatory 6/2015

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Applies to

Felony plea form

The Felony Plea Form (CR-101) is mandatory.

Felony Plea Form CR-101 Mandatory 1/2018

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Applies to

Dv misdemeanor plea form

The DV Misdemeanor Plea Form (CR102) is mandatory.

DV Misdemeanor Plea Form CR102 Mandatory 7/2015

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Applies to

Notice of case management conference

The Notice of Case Management Conference form (CV-220) is mandatory.

Notice of Case Management Conference CV-220 Mandatory 7/2019

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Applies to

Family law case management statement

The Family Law Case Management Statement (FL-010) is mandatory.

Family Law Case Management Statement FL-010 Mandatory 7/2019

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Applies to

Defendants financial statement and notice to defend

The Defendant’s Financial Statement & Notice to Defend (FL-015, Spanish) is mandatory.

Defendant’s Financial Statement & Notice to Defend FL-015 Mandatory 7/1/19 (Spanish)

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Applies to

Declaration re notice of ex parte application for order

The Declaration Re: Notice of Ex Parte Application for Order (FL-020) is mandatory.

Declaration Re: Notice of Ex Parte Application for Order FL-020 Mandatory 3/2019

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Applies to

Application and order for continuance

The Application and Order for Continuance (FL-030) is mandatory.

Application and Order for Continuance FL-030 Mandatory 7/2019

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Applies to

Petition for stepparent visitation and notice of hearing

The Petition for Stepparent Visitation and Notice of Hearing (FL-040) is mandatory.

Petition for Stepparent Visitation and Notice of Hearing FL-040 Mandatory 7/2019

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Applies to

Petition for grandparent visitation disso action filed

The Petition for Grandparent Visitation—Disso Action Filed (FL-045) is mandatory.

Petition for Grandparent Visitation-Disso Action Filed FL-045 Mandatory 7/2019

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Applies to

Petition for grandparent visitation no disso action

The Petition for Grandparent Visitation—No Disso Action (FL-046) is mandatory.

Petition for Grandparent Visitation-No Disso Action FL-046 Mandatory 7/2019

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Applies to

Clerk minutes

For an oral continuance request made in open court, the Clerk's minutes must state who made the request and whether the $20 fee was paid.

If the request is made orally in open court, the Clerk's minutes shall reflect who made the request and whether the $20 fee was paid.

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Applies to

Complaint

A complaint about court-appointed counsel for a child must be in writing and addressed to the Court Executive Officer.

Complaints regarding the performance of a court-appointed counsel for a child shall be in writing and addressed to the Court Executive Officer.

WARNING

Applies to

Pretrial statement

If both sides fail to provide the required materials, the matter may be dropped from the trial or settlement conference calendar.

A Failure to do so by both sides may result in the matter being dropped from the trial or settlement conference calendar.

WARNING

Applies to

Pretrial statement

If one party fails to provide the required materials, the complying party may be allowed to continue the cause and sanctions may be imposed as permitted by law.

Failure by one party may allow the complying party to continue the cause and/or sanctions to be imposed, as permitted by law;

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Applies to

Statement of issues

Failure to identify a disputed issue in the statement of issues may result in an issue sanction barring evidence on that issue or another sanction.

Failure of any party to specify an issue in dispute in a statement of issues may result in an issue sanction (no evidence may be presented relating to omitted issues) or other sanction at the hearing or trial.

WARNING

Applies to

Income and expense declaration

Previously filed Income and Expense Declarations do not satisfy the current income-and-expense filing requirement.

Previously filed Income and Expense Declarations shall not be considered as compliance with this requirement.

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Applies to

Evidence

The court will not receive telephones or computers into evidence.

The court does not receive telephones or computers into evidence.

WARNING

Applies to

Complaint

Complaints should describe as specifically as possible what the attorney did or did not do.

Complaints shall be as specific as possible in describing what the attorney did or did not do.

INFO

Applies to

Stepparent visitation petition

A stepparent may petition for visitation using the specified local petition and notice-of-hearing forms.

Pursuant to FC § 3101, a stepparent may petition for visitation utilizing local forms: Petition for Stepparent Visitation and Notice of Hearing re Petition for Stepparent Visitation (Local Form Number FL-040).

INFO

Applies to

Grandparent visitation petition

A grandparent may petition for visitation using the specified local petition and notice-of-hearing forms.

Pursuant to FC § 3103, a grandparent may petition for visitation utilizing local forms: Petition for Grandparent Visitation (Dissolution Action Filed), and Notice of Hearing and Petition for Grandparent Visitation (No Dissolution Action Filed) and Notice of Hearing (GCSC FL-045, FL-046).