Orange Superior Court Chambers Communication Rules

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Parties appearing remotely must check in online through the court's civil video appearance website before the designated hearing time.

All Parties appearing remotely must check-in online through the court's civil video appearance website at https://www.occourts.org/media-relations/civil.html before the designated hearing time.

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The clerk in Department CX102 must be notified of the ex parte filing by 12:00 noon on the court day before the hearing.

The clerk in Department CX102 must be notified of the filing of the Ex Parte application by 12:00 noon on the court day before the hearing.

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Counsel intending to submit on a tentative ruling should telephone the court clerk and notify opposing counsel.

If counsel intends to submit on the tentative ruling, they should telephone the court clerk and notify opposing counsel.

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Counsel must immediately advise the Court when taking a law and motion matter off calendar.

If for any reason counsel wish to take a Law and Motion matter off calendar (e.g. the case settled while the motion was pending or the motion has become moot) counsel must advise the Court immediately.

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Call the dept. by 10 am the court day before you would like your ex parte to be set to make a reservation.

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Please do not call the department for tentative rulings if tentative rulings have not been posted.

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If for any reason counsel decides to take a Law and Motion matter off calendar (e.g. the case settled while the motion was pending or the motion has become moot) counsel must call the department immediately to notify the Court.

Summary: Counsel must call the department immediately to notify the Court when taking a law and motion matter off calendar.

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Call all parties. If everyone submits to the tentative ruling, call the clerk. Otherwise, the court may make a different ruling at the hearing.

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All Parties appearing in-person must check in with the courtroom clerk or courtroom attendant before the designated hearing time.

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Telephone notice to the Courtroom Clerk must be given by 12:00 p.m. the day before the ex parte hearing.

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The moving party shall make a telephonic reservation with the courtroom clerk, no later than 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

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Evidentiary proceedings (such as trials, debtor examinations, or other hearings where oral testimony will be taken) will be in-person, unless ordered otherwise by the Court.

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On the date scheduled for the first day of trial, the court will hold a trial call at 9:00 a.m. in Department N18. All trial counsel and self-represented parties can remotely access the trial call by joining the Civil Remote Hearings | Superior Court of California | County of Orange (occourts.org).

Summary: Trial call is at 9:00 a.m. on the first trial day in Department N18; remote access is available via the Civil Remote Hearings link.

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Telephone notice to the Courtroom Clerk must be given by 12:00 p.m. the day before the ex parte hearing.

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Reservations must be made telephonically with the department no later than 10:00 AM the day before the hearing.

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Reservations must be made with the department no later than 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

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Reservations must be made with the department no later than 12:00 p.m. the business day before hearing.

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If the Parties wish to take a motion off calendar, counsel for the moving party must contact the courtroom as soon as possible to avoid the court and staff working up a motion on which the Parties do not wish to proceed. Moreover, the court may decline to allow a motion to be taken off calendar if a tentative ruling has been posted.

Summary: Counsel must contact the courtroom as soon as possible to take a motion off calendar, and the court may decline if a tentative ruling has been posted.

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Please do not call the department for tentative rulings if one has not been posted in your case.

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(657) 622-5223

If all counsel intend to submit on the tentative ruling and do not desire oral argument, please advise the courtroom clerk or courtroom attendant by calling (657) 622-5223. Please do not call the department unless ALL Parties submit on the tentative ruling.

Summary: All parties must call (657) 622-5223 to advise the courtroom clerk if they submit on the tentative ruling; do not call unless all parties submit.

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If any Party plans to use a video exhibit, Power Point, demonstrative, videotaped depositions or audio recording, the Court must be advised in advance. Court permission is required before such demonstratives or presentations may be used.

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Reservations for ex partes MUST be made by calling the department.

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If any Party plans to use a video exhibit, Power Point, demonstrative, videotaped depositions (see also below) or audio recording, the Court must be advised in advance. Court permission is required before such demonstratives or presentations may be used.

Summary: Parties must advise the Court in advance and obtain permission before using video, PowerPoint, demonstratives, or audio recordings.

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Reservations must be made with the department no later than 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

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Telephone notice to the Courtroom must be given by 10:00 a.m. the day before the Ex parte hearing.

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Counsel may not, however, reserve more than one date for the same motion.

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Telephonic Notice to Courtroom: Reservations must be made with the department no later than 12:00 p.m. the business day before hearing.

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If any party intends to oppose an ex parte application, the party should telephone the clerk in Department CX105 and file any opposition papers as soon as is feasible.

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The moving party shall make a telephonic reservation with the courtroom no later than 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

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Any party opposing the Ex Parte application shall call the courtroom no later than 4 p.m. the day before the hearing.

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Please do not contact the courtroom and inquire when tentative rulings will be posted.

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The Court does not provide interpreters.

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Hearing dates will not be continued by telephone.

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Telephone notice to the Courtroom Clerk must be given by 12:00 p.m. the day before the ex-parte hearing.

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If for any reason counsel wish to move a law and motion matter off calendar (e.g., the case settled while the motion was pending or the motion has become moot), counsel must advise the court immediately.

Summary: Counsel must immediately advise the court when taking a law and motion matter off calendar.

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Reservations are required before 12:00 pm the day before the hearing.

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If you would prefer to submit the matter on your moving papers without oral argument, please advise opposing party, then call and notify the clerk.

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Counsel desiring to use the court’s evidence presentation equipment should contact the Courtroom Clerk in advance of trial to determine what equipment is available and whether it will meet Counsel’s needs, and to familiarize themselves with the equipment.

Summary: Counsel must contact the Courtroom Clerk in advance to arrange use of court equipment.

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Prior to reserving an ex parte application to continue a hearing or trial, please contact the clerk in this department regarding submission of a stipulation and order.

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The Court allows remote video hearings, when appropriate, for Non-Law and Motion and Law and Motion hearings. The Court does not allow remote video hearings for Ex Parte hearings, absent a contrary court order. If appearing for a remote video hearing, counsel shall comply with Local Rule 375(c), including being dressed in appropriate business attire, and having the camera on.

Summary: Remote video hearings allowed for Non-Law and Motion and Law and Motion hearings, but not for Ex Parte hearings unless ordered otherwise; counsel must comply with Local Rule 375(c) regarding attire and camera.

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Except for mandatory settlement conferences (see § III.D), the Court will offer remote appearances for all non-evidentiary proceedings (meaning any proceeding at which oral testimony is not expected, such as Law and Motion, ex partes, case management conferences, status conferences, hearings on order to show cause, and trial call). Remote appearances will be via the Civil Remote Check-In Program.

Summary: Remote appearances are offered for all non-evidentiary proceedings except mandatory settlement conferences, via the Civil Remote Check-In Program.

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If you plan on submitting or would like to appear for oral argument, please contact the courtroom.

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(657) 622-5301

Counsel are to contact the clerk at (657) 622-5301 for further information and to schedule an informal discovery conference.