Placer Superior Court Chambers Communication Rules

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Counsel must notify the court of every settlement and immediately notify the master calendar clerk when settlement occurs before the settlement conference.

It is the duty of counsel to notify the court whenever a case has settled. If a settlement is reached prior to the settlement conference date, the master calendar clerk must be notified immediately.

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Email

An attorney or party may email a judicial officer only if authorized by and at the judicial officer’s discretion.

Consistent with all applicable laws, the Canons of Judicial Ethics, and the California Rules of Professional Conduct, an attorney or party may communicate by electronic mail with a judicial officer only as authorized by and at the discretion of the judicial officer. [Effective 7/1/15]

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Phone

Phone

(530) 584-3463

Unless the tentative ruling indicates otherwise, it becomes final without a hearing unless oral argument is requested by telephone no later than 4:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing.

“Pursuant to Local Rule 20.2.3, the court will issue a tentative ruling for this matter on the court day before the hearing. The tentative ruling will be available after 12:00 noon on the court’s website, www.placer.courts.ca.gov. The tentative ruling shall become the final ruling on the matter and no hearing will be held unless oral argument is timely requested or the tentative ruling indicates otherwise. Requests for oral argument must be made by calling (530) 584-3463 no later than 4:00 p.m. on the court day prior to the hearing.”

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Attorneys are advised to contact the appropriate clerk’s office in advance to check DVD or VCR player availability.

Attorneys wishing to play a VCR or DVD in court are advised to contact the appropriate clerk’s office to inquire about availability in advance.

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If furnishing the player, the appropriate clerks’ office should be notified at least two working days in advance of the court date.

Summary: If an attorney brings a player for a homemade DVD, the appropriate clerk’s office should be notified at least two working days before the hearing.

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Phone to clerk ?

Phone

(916) 408-6119

The case management conference calendar notes are accessible on the court’s website, www.placer.courts.ca.gov. If internet access is not available, counsel and parties may call (916) 408-6119 to access the notes.

Summary: Case management calendar notes are available on the court website, or counsel and parties may call (916) 408-6119 if internet access is unavailable.