Sacramento Superior Court Chambers Communication Rules

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All motion hearing dates must be reserved in advance by emailing the assigned department with the subject line 'Motion Hearing Request.'

Hearing dates for all motions must be reserved in advance by emailing the assigned department with the subject line “Motion Hearing Request.”

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Phone to clerk

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916-874-5487

To be heard on a tentative ruling, a party must call 916-874-5487 by noon the court day before the hearing to advise the clerk of intent to appear.

The tentative ruling shall become the ruling of the Court, unless a party desiring to be heard so advises the department clerk of their intent to appear at the hearing by calling 916-874-5487 no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the court day preceding the hearing.

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In family law and probate cases at the Ridgeway Courthouse, parties must arrange court reporter services by email to familylawprreporters@saccourt.ca.gov by 4:00 p.m. at least five court days before the hearing or trial.

The services of official court reporters in family law and probate proceedings at the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse are very limited. Any party desiring an official record of a proceeding shall make arrangements no later than 4:00 p.m. at least five court days prior to the date set for hearing or trial by contacting the court reporter's office at familylawprreporters@saccourt.ca.gov.

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Parties and attorneys may not contact the court's legal research staff about a pending matter without prior authorization from the Local Rules, the assigned judicial officer, or the Presiding Judge if unassigned.

Unless specifically authorized by these Local Rules, by prior approval or authorization of the judicial officer assigned to the matter, or, if the matter is unassigned, by prior approval of the Presiding Judge, no party, or attorney for a party, in any action or proceeding pending in this court shall contact or attempt to contact any member of the court's legal research staff concerning such pending matter.

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Phone to clerk

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(916) 874-2615

Oral argument is requested by calling (916) 874-2615 by 4:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing and leaving a voicemail identifying the party, the specific matter, and confirming opposing counsel was notified; if no request is made, the tentative ruling becomes final.

To request oral argument parties must call the Law and Motion Oral Argument Request line at (916) 874-2615 by 4:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing and advise opposing parties/counsel. At the time of requesting oral argument, the requesting party shall leave a voice mail message: a) identifying themselves as the party requesting oral argument; b) indicating the specific matter/motion for which they are requesting oral argument; and c) confirming that it has notified the opposing party of its intention to appear and that opposing party may appear via Zoom using the Zoom link and Meeting ID indicated below. If no request for oral argument is made, the tentative ruling becomes the final order of the Court.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

916-874-5463

Parties desiring to be heard on the CMP calendar must call the CMP Oral Argument Request Line at 916-874-5463 by 4:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing and advise opposing counsel; otherwise the tentative ruling becomes final.

Any party desiring to be heard must call the CMP Oral Argument Request Line at 916-874*5463 by 4:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing and advise opposing counsel of its intention to appear. If no request for appearance is made, the tentative ruling will become the final order of the Court pursuant to Local Rule 1.06 (B).

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A CCP 170.6 challenge to the trial judge must be emailed to DelMasterCalendar@saccourt.ca.gov and opposing counsel by 9 a.m. the next business day after assignment notification, with a fully executed CCP 170.6 form.

If, pursuant to CCP 170.6, any party intends to exercise a challenge to the judge assigned to preside over the trial, the party shall send an email to the court at DelMasterCalendar@saccourt.ca.gov and opposing counsel by 9 a.m. the next business day from the assignment notification being sent by the Juvenile Master Calendar Clerk. Counsel shall include a fully executed CCP 170.6 form with the email.

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Requests to appear remotely must be emailed to the department at least 5 court days before the hearing, or made in open court, unless the court excuses the requirement.

Unless this requirement is excused by the court, requests to appear remotely shall be emailed to the department no less than 5 court days prior to the hearing or must be requested in open court.

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Counsel must use the Criminal Readiness Notification system; pro per defendants must email Dept9@saccourt.ca.gov.

Counsel shall utilize the Court’s Criminal Readiness Notification system and pro per defendants shall notify the Court via email at Dept9@saccourt.ca.gov.

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Petitioner must immediately contact the assigned department clerk by phone or email upon filing an Election Writ to notify the clerk of the assignment and the final-action deadline.

Immediately upon filing a petition for an Election Writ, the petitioner must contact the clerk of the assigned department (either by phone or by email), to notify the clerk that an Election Writ has been assigned to the department. The petitioner must also inform the department clerk of the deadline imposed by the applicable statute or agency (such as the Secretary of State, Sacramento County Office of the Registrar of Voters, etc.) by which the Court must take final action on the merits of the petition.

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Email

Hearing dates for all motions in SB 549 Matters must be reserved in advance by email.

Hearing dates for all motions in an SB 549 Matter must be reserved in advance by emailing

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Email to chambers

Before emailing the department with a hearing reservation request, the requesting party must meet and confer with opposing counsel, copy all parties, and include the motion type and at least three mutually agreeable hearing dates.

requesting party shall meet and confer with opposing counsel to identify mutually agreeable dates for the hearing before emailing the department with the hearing reservation request. The requesting party shall copy all parties on the email to the Court. The email shall include: (1) the type of motion and (2) at least three potential hearing dates that work for all the parties.

If a tentative ruling indicates no appearance is required, a party seeking a hearing must contact the department clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the court day preceding the hearing after providing notice to all other parties.

If a tentative ruling is posted and the Court indicates that no appearance is required, the ruling shall become the final order of the Court, and no hearing shall occur unless the party seeking a hearing contacts the department clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the court day preceding the hearing and advises the clerk that they have provided notice to all other parties.

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When a tentative ruling states no appearance is required, it becomes final unless a party seeking a hearing contacts the department clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing and advises that notice was given to all other parties.

If a tentative ruling is posted and the Court indicates that no appearance is required, the ruling shall become the final order of the Court, and no hearing shall occur unless the party seeking a hearing contacts the department clerk by 4:00 p.m. on the court day preceding the hearing and advises the clerk that they have provided notice to all other parties. In such event, the hearing will proceed as scheduled or as otherwise indicated by the Court in its tentative ruling.

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Email to clerk

Hearing dates for all motions must be reserved in advance by emailing the assigned department after meeting and conferring with all parties to identify mutually agreeable dates, and the requesting party must copy all parties on the email.

Hearing dates for all motions must be reserved in advance by emailing the assigned department. The requesting party shall meet and confer with all other parties to identify mutually agreeable dates for the hearing before emailing the assigned department with the hearing reservation request. The requesting party shall copy all parties on the email to the Court.

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Parties must immediately contact the assigned department by phone if a deposition dispute requires judicial input; if unreachable, they may contact the other complex department.

If a dispute arises during a deposition that requires judicial input to resolve, the parties are to contact the court immediately via the assigned department telephone number. If the parties cannot reach the assigned department, the parties may contact the other complex department.

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Email to clerk

Media must notify the Public Information Office at least 24 hours in advance of photographing, recording, or broadcasting from the interior of a courthouse facility.

Media or a media agency that intends to photograph, visually record, or broadcast from the interior of a Courthouse facility, other than Media coverage, must notify the Public Information Office describing the intended activity no less than 24 hours in advance of the intended activity.

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The petitioner must contact the department clerk to schedule a case management conference after case assignment.

Once a notice of case assignment is generated, the petitioner must immediately deliver a courtesy copy of the pleading to the assigned department and contact the department clerk regarding scheduling a case management conference.

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Phone to clerk

Immediately upon filing an Election Writ petition, the petitioner must contact the assigned department clerk by phone or email to notify the clerk of the filing and the deadline for the Court's final action.

Immediately upon filing a petition for an Election Writ, the petitioner must contact the clerk of the assigned department (either by phone or by email), to notify the clerk that an Election Writ has been assigned to the department. The petitioner must also inform the department clerk of the deadline imposed by the applicable statute or agency (such as the Secretary of State, Sacramento County Office of the Registrar of Voters, etc.) by which the Court must take final action on the merits of the petition.

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Immediately upon filing a housing development writ petition, the petitioner must contact the assigned department clerk by phone or email to notify the clerk of the filing and the § 1094.9 hearing deadline.

Immediately upon filing a petition for a Housing Development Matter, the Petitioner must contact the clerk of the assigned department (either by phone or by email), to notify the clerk that a Housing Development Writ has been assigned to the department. The petitioner must also inform the department clerk of the deadline by which the Court must hear the petition pursuant to 1094.9.

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Phone to clerk

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916-874-7858 or 916-874-7848

Hearing dates for motions to compel must be reserved in advance by calling the assigned department clerk before submitting moving papers; phone hours are weekdays 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. (closed noon-1:00).

Hearing dates for Motions to Compel (Name Extension), Motions to Compel Further Discovery Responses, and Motions to Compel Discovery (not “Further Discovery”) must be reserved in advance by calling the clerk of the assigned department at 916-874-7858 or 916-874-7848 prior to submitting moving documents to the Court. Phone hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed from 12:00 – 1:00)

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Phone to clerk

Phone

916-874-5522

If a case does not appear on the tentative ruling and the party has not been excused from the calendar, an appearance is required; for CP calendar issues, contact the Civil Unit at 916-874-5522.

If you do not find information regarding your particular case on the tentative ruling, and you have not previously been informed that you are excused from the calendar, an appearance is required. For issues regarding the CP calendars, please contact the Civil Unit at 916-874-5522.

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Phone to clerk

Self-represented parties with remote hearing technical or audibility issues must immediately call the clerk's department.

Self-represented parties who encounter technological or audibility issues during a remote proceeding shall immediately contact the clerk by calling the department. Contact numbers for each department can be found on the Court’s website.

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County Counsel must request an ICWA Voluntary Proceeding by emailing DependencyPetitions@saccourt.ca.gov with the ICWA-101 form attached and any remote appearance request noted.

County Counsel will contact the Juvenile Court to request an ICWA Voluntary Proceeding by emailing DependencyPetitions@saccourt.ca.gov. County Counsel will attach a copy of the Agreement of Parent or Indian Custodian to Temporary Custody of Indian Child (form ICWA-101) to the email and indicate if a parent/Indian Custodian is requesting a remote appearance.

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Phone to chambers

After trial assignment, counsel must meet and confer with the trial judge at least three days before trial to discuss witnesses, remote appearances, and schedule; the discussion may be held off the record, outside of court, and remotely.

After the trial is assigned to a courtroom for trial, counsel shall meet and confer with the trial judge, a minimum of three (3) days before the scheduled trial to discuss witnesses, remote appearances, and schedule. This discussion can be held off the record, outside of court, and remotely between counsel and the judge.

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Participants with technological or audibility problems during a remote appearance must immediately call the department clerk.

If, during a remote appearance, a party encounters technological or audibility issues that prevent the party from fully participating in the proceeding or inhibit the party’s ability to hear other participants, the party shall immediately contact the clerk by calling the department.

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Email to chambers

Attorneys who will be unavoidably late must email the court department and all participants with their estimated arrival time and reason for the delay.

If an attorney will be unavoidably late, the attorney shall notify the court, and all opposing counsel and co-counsel, of the attorney’s estimated time of arrival and the reason for the delay. Such notification shall be made by email to all participants and the court department in which the attorney will be late.

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A party who fails to select the required SB 549 case type must immediately notify the Court at SB549@saccourt.ca.gov upon discovering the error.

A failure to select this option will result in a delay of processing, and a party who fails to follow this procedure must immediately notify the Court at SB549@saccourt.ca.gov upon discovery of such failure.

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Before filing an ex parte application, the applicant must first call the courtroom clerk at the department phone number to reserve a hearing date and time.

For ex parte applications, the applicant shall first call the courtroom clerk at the department phone number to reserve a hearing date and time for the ex parte application.

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Counsel must use the Criminal Readiness Notification system and pro per defendants must email MasterCalendar@saccourt.ca.gov to report trial readiness.

Counsel shall utilize the Court’s Criminal Readiness Notification system and pro per defendants shall notify the Court via email at MasterCalendar@saccourt.ca.gov.

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Counsel must use the Criminal Readiness Notification system and pro per defendants must email Dept9@saccourt.ca.gov to report readiness; parties declaring ready must provide a time estimate for the hearing.

Counsel shall utilize the Court’s Criminal Readiness Notification system and pro per defendants shall notify the Court via email at Dept9@saccourt.ca.gov. Parties declaring ready shall provide a time estimate to conduct the hearing.

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Phone to clerk

The department clerk sets the hearing date and time; parties may not choose their own hearing date or time.

The department clerk will provide the parties with a hearing date and time. The parties may not select their own hearing date and/or time.

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Letter ecf to clerk

Tentative rulings are posted on the public portal, and parties must have an account on the public portal to access the case.

Tentative rulings are posted in the case on the public portal. You must have an account on the public portal to access the case.

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Email to clerk

IDC requests must be emailed to the department clerk with the subject line 'IDC REQUEST,' copying all parties and including a CCP 2016.040 meet-and-confer declaration that must also be filed with the Court.

To schedule an IDC, the prospective moving party must contact the department clerk by email with the subject line, 'IDC REQUEST.' The email shall copy all parties and include a meet-and-confer declaration as described in Code of Civil Procedure section 2016.040. The declaration shall also be filed with the Court.

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Email to chambers

Email is the preferred method for corresponding with the assigned complex civil department.

E-mail correspondence is preferred and will likely lead to a quicker response.

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Phone to clerk

Parties without online access may call the department's dedicated phone number before noon the court day before the hearing to receive the tentative ruling.

If the party does not have online access, they may call the dedicated phone number for the department as referenced in the local telephone directory before 12:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing and receive the tentative ruling.

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Phone to clerk

Parties without online access may call the department's dedicated phone number to receive tentative rulings.

If the party does not have online access, they may call the dedicated phone number for the department as referenced in the local telephone directory.

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Phone to clerk

Parties without online access may call the department's dedicated phone number between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing to receive the tentative ruling.

If the party does not have online access, they may call the dedicated phone number for the department as referenced in the local telephone directory between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing and receive the tentative ruling.

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Email to intake unit

Phone

(916) 875-7746

Unlawful detainer e-filing help desk is available by phone at (916) 875-7746 and email at udefile@saccourt.ca.gov.

Unlawful Detainer Electronic Filing Help Desk 301 Bicentennial Circle Room 200 Sacramento, CA 95826 Telephone: (916) 875-7746 E-mail: udefile@saccourt.ca.gov

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Phone to intake unit

Phone

(916) 875-3400

Probate e-filing help desk is available by phone at (916) 875-3400.

For Probate Cases Only: Probate Electronic Filing Help Desk 3341 Power Inn Road Room 214 Sacramento, CA 95826 Telephone: (916) 875-3400

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Phone to intake unit

Phone

(916) 875-3400

Domestic violence and elder or dependent adult abuse e-filing help desk is available by phone at (916) 875-3400.

For Domestic Violence and Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Cases Only: Domestic Violence and Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse Electronic Filing Help Desk 3341 Power Inn Road Room 100 Sacramento, CA 95826 Telephone: (916) 875-3400

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Phone to intake unit

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(916) 874-5522

Civil limited and unlimited e-filing help desk is available by phone at (916) 874-5522.

For Civil Limited and Unlimited Cases Only: Civil Limited and Unlimited Electronic Filing Help Desk 500 G Street Civil Division Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: (916) 874-5522

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Phone to intake unit

Phone

(916) 874-5522

Restraining order e-filing help desk is available by phone at (916) 874-5522.

For Civil Harassment, Gun Violence, Workplace Violence, and School Violence Restraining Orders: Restraining Order Electronic Filing Help Desk 500 G Street Civil Division Sacramento, CA 95814 Telephone: (916) 874-5522

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Email to clerk

Public photography requests must be submitted to the Public Information Office/Court Executive Office at 720 Ninth Street, Room 611 or by email at SSCPIO@saccourt.ca.gov.

A member of the public, who is not Media, who seeks to photograph, or record in a courthouse facility must request and receive prior written permission by submitting a completed request form to the Public Information Office/Court Executive Office in a timely manner at 720 Ninth Street, Room 611 or by email at SSCPIO@saccourt.ca.gov to seek prior approvals.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

916-874-5522

CMP tentative rulings are published after 2:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing and are available via the public portal or by calling the clerk at 916-874-5522.

Pursuant to Local Rule 1.06 (A), on the afternoon of the court day before each calendar, the court will publish a tentative ruling on each matter on the next day's calendar. The tentative rulings will be available after 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the matter is heard by accessing the public portal or by telephoning the clerk at 916-874-5522.

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Email to intake unit

Inquiries, disputes, or complaints about the juvenile dependency Electronic Document Submission System should be directed to Juvenile Administration (9605 Kiefer Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95827) by email at JuvenileCourtAdmin@saccourt.ca.gov.

Inquiries, disputes or complaints regarding any aspect of the Electronic Document Submission System for Juvenile Dependency may be directed to: Juvenile Administration 9605 Kiefer Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95827 JuvenileCourtAdmin@saccourt.ca.gov

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Phone to clerk

Self-represented litigants who arrive late or disconnect from a remote hearing may contact the clerk by phone to be readmitted.

If parties arrive late or disconnect, they need to contact their counsel and provide the identity of their number or name to be readmitted. Self-represented litigants can contact the clerk by calling the department. Contact numbers for each department can be found on the Court’s website.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(916) 875-5686

Inquiries about the Juvenile Justice electronic filing system should be directed to Juvenile Administration.

Inquiries, disputes or complaints regarding any aspect of the Electronic Document Submission System for Juvenile Justice may be directed to: Juvenile Administration 9605 Kiefer Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95827 (916) 875-5686 JuvenileCourtAdmin@saccourt.ca.gov

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If the moving party fails to appear at a law and motion calendar, the matter may be dropped; counsel with an unavoidable schedule conflict may avoid this by calling the court before the scheduled hearing to report the conflict.

10.15 Failure of Counsel to Appear in Law and Motion. A failure of the moving party to appear when called may, in the court's discretion, cause the matter to be ordered off calendar. In the event of an unavoidable schedule conflict, the attorney with the conflict can avoid having the matter dropped by calling the court at any time prior to the scheduled hearing and reporting the conflict.

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Email to chambers

Parties requiring clarification must contact Department 22 by email to SB549@saccourt.ca.gov, copying all served SB 549 parties; the clerk will respond within five Court days.

If, after careful review of SB 549, this Standing Order, and the Court's Complex Civil Cases webpage (https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/civil/complex-civil-cases.aspx ), the parties require clarification or further information from the Court, the parties shall contact Department 22 directly, by sending an email to SB549@saccourt.ca.gov, cc'ing all SB 549 parties that have been served at the time of sending the email. The Court clerk shall endeavor to respond to all such communications within five Court days of receipt.

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Phone to clerk

A party who receives no response from the Court clerk within five Court days may call the clerk to inquire about the status of the issue.

If a party has not received a response within this timeframe, the party may contact the Court clerk by phone to inquire as to the status of the issue.

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Letter ecf to clerk

Parties must regularly review the Complex Civil Case Department website for current standing orders and procedures, and should refer to the website before directly contacting the Court Clerk.

The Complex Civil Case Department provides information to assist you in managing your complex case on the Court website at https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/civil/complex-civil-cases.aspx. This includes the Department's most current standing orders. The parties shall review this website regularly to stay abreast of the most recent complex civil case procedures and standing orders. Please refer to the website before directly contacting the Court Clerk for information.

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Phone to chambers

Deposition disputes requiring judicial input may be raised by immediately calling the assigned department; if unreachable, parties may call the other complex department.

If a dispute arises during a deposition that requires judicial input to resolve, the parties may contact the Court immediately via the assigned department telephone number. If the parties cannot reach their assigned department, they may contact the other complex department.