Judge Allison Zuvela
Judge • Sacramento Superior Court
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideSacramento Superior Court publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 699 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Filing Requirements
All 276- Applies to
- Motion in limine
All motions in limine and other pretrial motions must be filed and served at least five court days before trial.
- Applies to
- Witness list
On the first day of trial, parties must submit an alphabetized joint witness list to the court.
- Applies to
- Complaint
A plaintiff who believes their case is complex must file a completed Civil Case Cover Sheet (CM-010) with the complaint designating the case as complex.
Filing Timing
All 129- Deadline
- 2 calendar days
The Presiding Judge publishes tentative rulings at 2:00 p.m. two court days before the hearing.
- Deadline
- 1 calendar days
In designated civil departments, tentative rulings are published the afternoon before the calendar and available after 2:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing.
The Court posts tentative rulings on noticed motions by 2:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing.
Service
All 88- Service
- Other to opposing party
A party requesting a hearing on a tentative ruling must notify the opposing side and advise the clerk that it has done so.
- Service
- Other
All ex parte documents must be served and filed as required by California Rules of Court rules 3.1203, 3.1205, and 3.1206.
- Service
- Other
Notices of Entry must be sent directly to the litigant even when a non-attorney document preparer presents them for filing.
E-Filing
All 57The court's drop box may be used to file documents, but not documents that must be filed in a specific department.
The court permits electronic filing for specific case types listed on the Court's website, per CCP 1010.6 and CRC 2.255 et seq.
Electronic filing in criminal cases is allowed and being phased in, with technical details to be posted on the Court's website.
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