Judge Andre Manssourian Rules - Orange Superior Court

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 161 rules apply across Orange Superior Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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Nomination papers
Candidates must nominate themselves in writing and identify the Executive Committee position or positions and seniority group they seek to represent.
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Media coverage request
Requests for courtroom media coverage must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 1.150(e)(1), and be submitted to the assigned judicial officer using forms MC-500 and MC-510.
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Media coverage request
A copy of each courtroom media coverage request must also be submitted to the Court’s Public Information Office.

Filing Timing

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Executive Committee nomination papers must be filed with the Office of the Court Executive Officer by the first Friday in September of an election year.
A written request by 10% of the court’s sitting judges must be filed with the Presiding Judge within 10 court days after publication of the minutes to vacate the Executive Committee action.
The original affidavit must be filed within five days of the damage.

Adjournments

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The completion time for a stipulated judgment or periodic-payment agreement may be extended for good cause on noticed motion.
In a multi-defendant case, the parties may apply for one extension to hold the meeting upon a showing of good cause.
If the defendant has not been served, the case may be reset once, and a request to reset must be made at least three court days before the original hearing date.

Communication

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The arbitrator must promptly notify the ADR Administrator of known grounds for disqualification, after which another arbitrator will be appointed under the rules.
If the arbitrator cannot hold the hearing within the specified time limits, a notification must be submitted to the ADR Administrator, who returns the case to the pending-appointment list and appoints a new arbitrator.
No party’s settlement offers may be disclosed to the arbitrator before the award is filed.

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About Judge Andre Manssourian

Andre Manssourian is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, the state trial court serving Orange County.

Practitioners will find Judge Manssourian's courtroom procedures in the document manssourianprocedures.pdf.

Common questions about Judge Andre Manssourian's rules

How may parties contact Judge Andre Manssourian's chambers?

Ex parte hearing reservations must be made by phone by 10:00 AM the day before.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Ex Parte Applications

How does Judge Andre Manssourian handle sealed or redacted filings?

MSC statements are kept confidential if properly identified in the e-filing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Mandatory Settlement Conferences

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Andre Manssourian?

Continuance requests must demonstrate good cause per CRC 3.1332(c).

View ruleSource: page 1, section General Calendar

Is electronic filing required before Judge Andre Manssourian?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Ex parte applications must be electronically filed by 12:00 PM the day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Ex Parte Applications