Judge Nico Dourbetas Rules - Orange Superior Court

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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 Nico Dourbetas

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

The judge's procedures are published in the document dourbetasprocedures.pdf, which practitioners should consult for specific courtroom rules.

Common questions about Judge Nico Dourbetas's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Nico Dourbetas?

The rule limits courtesy-copy delivery rather than stating a blanket requirement before Judge Nico Dourbetas. No courtesy copies are required for any filings in this department.

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Is electronic filing required before Judge Nico Dourbetas?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All documents lodged with the court must be e-filed; physical copies are not accepted for the department.

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What filing deadlines does Judge Nico Dourbetas set?

All moving papers in support of the motion (such as the notice, memorandum of points and authorities, separate statement, declarations, and exhibits) shall be filed within 24 hours of the reservation, or the reservation will be cancelled.

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Complete rules summary for Judge Nico Dourbetas

No courtesy copies are required for any filings in this department.

All moving papers in support of the motion (such as the notice, memorandum of points and authorities, separate statement, declarations, and exhibits) shall be filed within 24 hours of the reservation, or the reservation will be cancelled.

This 24-hour filing requirement does not apply for Motions for Summary Judgment which should be filed per code.

For ex parte hearings, moving party must telephonically reserve by 12:00 p.m. the day before and file moving papers by 1:30 p.m. the day before.

All documents lodged with the court must be e-filed; physical copies are not accepted for the department.

Any opposition brief should be filed as soon as possible but no later than 8:30 a.m. the day of.