Judge James T. Chou

Applies to

Declaration

When requesting appointment of an independent professional fiduciary, court-appointed counsel must file a declaration disclosing any current representation of that fiduciary in another proceeding.

Applies to

Petition

Heirs taking by intestacy must be described sufficiently for the Court to determine whether intestate succession was properly applied.

Applies to

Uninsured motorist case status declaration

The required declaration must describe the status of the arbitration.

The Court will provide the District Attorney’s Office with a copy of the petition.

Deadline

5 calendar days

Applies to

241 1 assessment report and hearing notice

For youth not detained, the report and hearing notice must be given to all parties at least five calendar days before the hearing.

Applies to

Criminal case documents

Service

Electronic service

Represented parties in criminal cases must electronically serve documents, except for the specified bail-forfeiture motion and appeal.

The Probate Clerk will accept untimely documents, but the court may refuse to consider them, continue the hearing, or impose sanctions.

A misdemeanor complaint for an in-custody defendant must be filed by noon for a same-day 1:30 p.m. hearing.

The depository receipt and agreement must be filed before issuance of Letters.

The doctor's declaration must use the Judicial Council form.

Material portions of submitted medical reports, depositions, photographs, and records must be highlighted on every copy.

Courtesy copies must be submitted in an indexed binder, with each motion separately bookmarked in accordance with CRC 3.1110(f).