Court Rules

Monterey Superior Court Filing Bundling Requirements

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Whether to bundle related filings together or file them promptly as completed. This page is scoped to Monterey Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

The joint-appendix rule applies when the administrative record exceeds 2,000 pages.

This rule applies in any matter in which the Administrative Records exceeds 2,000 pages.

Parties should not attach copies of previously filed pleadings or declarations as exhibits to later documents and may reference them instead.

Copies of previously filed pleadings or declarations should not be attached as exhibits to subsequent documents. Reference to the previous documents is sufficient.

Common questions about Monterey Superior Court filing bundling requirements

Does Monterey Superior Court require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Monterey Superior Court requires bundling for covered papers. The joint-appendix rule applies when the administrative record exceeds 2,000 pages.

View ruleSource: page 165, section C. Joint Appendix

Does Monterey Superior Court require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Parties should not attach copies of previously filed pleadings or declarations as exhibits to later documents and may reference them instead.

View ruleSource: page 129, section Chapter 10: Family Law Department