San Benito Superior Court
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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- Other stipulated continuance requests must be made to the scheduled judge with the parties present and must state good cause and describe the bases for any previous continuances.
- An initial stipulated continuance requires a stipulation signed by all parties and a declaration stating the reason; the clerk must receive the request no later than the court day before the CMC, and the stipulation must propose a rescheduled CMC date no later than 30 calendar days after the initial date.
- Further continuances require a proper motion and a court order.
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Request must include
- For a stipulated continuance submitted to the clerk, the moving party must submit the request by mail or fax at least 24 hours before the hearing.
- If the hearing is before a visiting judge, the moving party must submit the stipulated-continuance request at least 48 hours before the hearing.
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Phone
Page & Word Limits3 rules
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In-custody criminal complaints are limited to 25 pages per case, excluding the specified supporting documents.
b) Page Limits: In-custody criminal complaints submitted to the court are limited in size to 25 pages per case, excluding supporting documents such as rap sheets and police reports in support of criminal protective order requests.
Criminal Complaint
25 pages
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2) The joint appendix shall be divided into individual files not to exceed 200 pages.
Joint Appendix File
200 pages
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The opening and opposition memoranda shall not exceed 7,500 words. The reply memorandum shall not exceed 5,000 words.
Opening Memorandum
7,500 words
Opposition Memorandum
7,500 words
Reply Memorandum
5,000 words
Document Format Requirements15 rules
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All motions must comply with CRC 3.1110 - 3.1116 and 3.1300 - 3.1302 regarding the format and filing of papers. The parties must also follow any other CRC prescribing the method or setting forth other requirements for presentation of papers for filing.
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All electronically filed documents must be in PDF format and be text searchable.
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e) All exhibits must be individually tagged with the proper exhibit tag, properly completed, and securely attached to the exhibit. Any exhibit improperly tagged, marked, weighed, or identified will not be accepted by the Court. Unless otherwise ordered, unidentified or improperly identified liquids, containers, controlled substances, or other suspect substances shall be returned to the party offering them.
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Parties must lodge administrative records electronically in the hearing department as soon as practicable after certification and at least 30 days before the merits hearing.
a) Administrative Record: Parties shall lodge any administrative record in electronic format only (e.g., a thumb drive or CD-ROM) in the department in which the matter will be heard, as soon as is practicable after the record has been certified but in no event less than thirty (30) days before the hearing on the merits.
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Parties must lodge documentary evidence supporting or opposing a traditional writ electronically in the hearing department as soon as practicable after certification and at least 30 days before the merits hearing.
a) Record on Review: Parties shall lodge any documentary evidence presented in support of, or in opposition to, the writ, in electronic format only (e.g., a thumb drive or CD-ROM) in the department in which the matter will be heard, as soon as is practicable after the record has been certified but in no event less than thirty (30) days before the hearing on the merits.
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The administrative record must be organized into logical sections, with each section in its own searchable, electronically bookmarked PDF file named to identify its contents.
b) Organization and file names: The administrative record shall be divided into discrete logical sections. For example, in the divisions prescribed for CEQA cases by California Rules of Court, rule 3.2205(a)(1) (findings, EIR, initial study, staff reports, transcripts, the remainder of the record.) Each section shall be contained in individual, searchable, electronically bookmarked .PDF files. Each file name shall reference the portion of the record contained therein, e.g., “Administrative Record Volume 1 (AR 1-195).pdf.”
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All items required to be filed pursuant to this rule must be submitted to the court electronically in a Microsoft Word or PDF file.
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vi. All containers with liquid substances are clearly marked and identified as to type and amount;
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viii. All cash is specifically identified, whether individually or packaged, as to the total amount and number of each denomination.
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i. All containers of controlled substances are securely sealed and protected against breakage to safeguard Court personnel, so that the contents cannot be spilled, and odors cannot be emitted.
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vii. All containers of controlled substances are clearly marked, identified, weighed, and sealed;
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v. All sharp objects, such as hypodermic needles, knives, and glass, are placed in containers that are securely sealed and protected against breakage, which will safeguard personnel;
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iv. All firearms are secured by a nylon tie or trigger guard and have been examined by the bailiff to determine that they have been rendered inoperable.
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iii. All objects containing bodily fluids or dangerous, controlled or toxic substances (e.g., bloody shirt, gasoline-soaked rag, etc.) are placed in containers that are securely sealed and protected against breakage so that odors cannot be emitted, and Court personnel are safeguarded;
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ii. All containers of liquid substances, including bodily fluids, are securely sealed and protected against breakage to safeguard Court personnel, so personnel are not exposed to the contents and odors;
Document Filing Requirements131 rules
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A media coverage request must be submitted on Judicial Council form MC-500 for judicial approval and specify the coverage time estimate, equipment placement, and dissemination method.
Persons requesting media coverage of any type, including pool cameras, must complete and submit for judicial approval mandatory Judicial Council form MC-500, specifying 1) the time estimate for coverage; 2) the proposed placement of cameras, microphones, and other equipment; and 3) whether the coverage will be disseminated live or recorded for future dissemination.
DocumentMedia Coverage Request
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i. A court order for the appointment of an elisor must be made by a request for order and a supporting declaration.
DocumentRequest For Order
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C. The order must state “The Clerk of the Court or Clerk’s Designee” as the elisor. It cannot state the name or title of a specific court employee.
DocumentProposed Order
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B. The order shall describe the exact location(s) in the document(s) where the elisor is to sign and identify the name of the party for whom the elisor is signing.
DocumentProposed Order
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ii. The declaration supporting the application must include specific facts establishing the necessity for the appointment of an elisor.
DocumentSupporting Declaration
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A petition for extraordinary compensation for attorneys and personal representatives in decedents’ estates will not be considered unless the notice of hearing contains a reference to that petition.
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
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A grievance concerning a judicial professional must be filed in a signed, penalty-of-perjury declaration addressed to the presiding judge and identifying the alleged issues and requested remedy.
Anyone raising a grievance in connection with a judicial professional (including a request to change mediators) must file a written declaration signed under penalty of perjury and addressed to the presiding judge. The declaration must state specifically what alleged issue(s) is the basis for the grievance and what remedy is requested.
DocumentGrievance Declaration
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The clerk prepares a notice of inclusion when the initial pleading is filed; it must be served with the complaint, and a copy must be filed with proofs of service.
a) Notice of Inclusion: At the time of filing the initial pleading, the clerk will prepare a notice of inclusion which contains dates in accordance with the rules prescribed herein. This form must be served with the complaint and a copy with proofs of service filed in the case.
DocumentNotice Of Inclusion
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Before filing the case management statement, parties must meet and confer in person or by telephone, and summarize the results in the statement.
c) Meet and Confer: Prior to the filing of the case management statement, parties must meet and confer in person or by telephone regarding the case. The results of this meet and confer must be summarized and included in the case management statement.
DocumentCase Management Statement
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A case management statement must include the specified attorney, case, scheduling, settlement, discovery, meet-and-confer, ADR, trial-availability, proof-of-service, and other ECT information.
A case management statement must contain the following information, whether or not a Judicial Council form is used: i. The names, addresses, phone and fax numbers of all attorneys of record and whom they represent; ii. A brief outline of the nature of the case; iii. The estimated court time to dispose of the case, including separate estimates of time for motions and trial; iv. The estimated date the case will be ready for trial and whether or not a jury trial is demanded; v. The efforts made at settlement, what issues remain in dispute and whether further settlement conferences would be productive; vi. The status of discovery and if not completed, what type of discovery remains and the date it is scheduled to be completed; vii. A statement specifying the date, time spent, and results of the meet and confer required by Local Rule 3.4(c); viii. A statement indicating whether or not the case is suitable for judicial arbitration or alternative dispute resolution and reasons therefor; ix. The trial attorney’s availability calendar for the 4th, 5th, and 6th months following the month in which the CMC is heard; x. Proof of service that the case management statement was served upon all necessary parties; and xi. Other information pertinent to the court’s ECT.
DocumentCase Management Statement
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Motions for relief from any of the provisions of this chapter must be brought before the judge. Any relief motion must be signed by (i) the attorney, if any, and (ii) the moving party, except for good cause shown by declaration under penalty of perjury of the attorney, which declaration sets forth facts establishing the unavailability of the moving party.
DocumentRelief Motion
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b) Availability: The submitting party must designate available trial dates for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd months following the date the at-issue memorandum or counter at-issue memorandum is submitted.
DocumentAt Issue Memorandum
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Notice must be given to the court by filing a written notice of settlement, including any required attachments.
DocumentNotice Of Settlement
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Each party must prepare a settlement conference statement containing the listed information and materials, including a caption with conference and trial dates if set.
Each party must prepare, file, and serve on all other parties a settlement conference statement, in pleading or letter form, at least five (5) court days prior to the settlement conference. In addition to the requirements listed in CRC 3.1380(c), the settlement conference statement must include: a) A caption including the date and time of the settlement conference and trial date, if set; b) The names of the parties and the dates, times, and locations giving rise to the controversy before the court; c) A summary of the important facts of the case indicating the parties’ theories of liability; d) A statement of any and all legal issues to be resolved by the court; e) Copies of all relevant portions of key documents upon which the litigation is based and upon which any party intends to rely; f) A list of all motions in-limine to be made at the time of trial; g) A list of damages, current and future, and the legal and factual support thereof; h) A summary of all previous settlement negotiations; i) If an insurance carrier is involved and there are any reservations of rights or policy defenses, the legal and factual support therefor; and j) Any other information as that may be directed by the court.
DocumentSettlement Conference Statement
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In addition, the plaintiff must file with the court and serve on the defendant(s) a proposed verdict form.
DocumentProposed Verdict Form
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In all civil jury trials and long cause civil bench trials, each party must file with the court and serve on the other party or parties: i. a trial brief; and ii. all motions in limine, along with supporting points and authorities.
DocumentTrial Brief And Motions In Limine
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In all family law trials, each party must file with the court and serve on the other party or parties: i. a trial brief; and ii. all motions in limine, along with supporting points and authorities.
DocumentTrial Brief And Motions In Limine
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Trial briefs must include the listed exhibit, witness, testimony, witness-problem, and trial-issue information, plus proposed jury instructions in jury trials.
a) Content of Trial Brief: A trial brief must contain the following: i. an expected exhibit list; ii. an expected witness list and a brief summary of expected testimony of each witness; iii. a list of any witness problems that may interfere with the timely conduct of the trial; iv. any other issues that will have to be dealt with by the trial judge; v. for jury trials, a list of proposed jury instructions compliant with CRC 2.1055.,
DocumentTrial Brief
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When the court’s ruling is to be reduced to a formal written order, the prevailing party must file with the court and serve upon all parties a proposed form of order within five (5) calendar days of the ruling, unless otherwise directed by the court.
DocumentProposed Order
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An ex parte application must contain an affirmative factual showing in a declaration containing competent testimony based on personal knowledge of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte.
DocumentEx Parte Application
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The applicant must, in the ex parte moving papers, disclose (a) that an ex parte order will result in a change in the current situation or status quo, and (b) whether orders are already in effect regarding the same issue.
DocumentEx Parte Moving Papers
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The court will not issue an ex parte order removing a party from a residence without supporting declarations as required by applicable law.
DocumentSupporting Declarations
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If the court modifies a requested order, the applicant must incorporate the changes into all copies before filing and service.
DocumentCopies Of Modified Order
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The court will not issue an ex parte order for exclusive use of a vehicle unless the declaration demonstrates (i) that the opposing party has suitable transportation available, (ii) that the opposing party requires no such transportation, or (iii) other good cause.
DocumentDeclaration
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Anyone using AI to prepare court documents remains responsible for the accuracy, validity, appropriateness, completeness, and truthfulness of their contents.
c) Responsibility for Content: Any party, attorney, or self-represented litigant who uses AI tools to draft or assist in the preparation of documents submitted to the court remains fully responsible for the content of those documents. This includes, but is not limited to: 1) The accuracy of factual statements; 2) The validity and citation of legal authorities; 3) The appropriateness of legal arguments; 4) The completeness and truthfulness of all information provided.
DocumentAi Assisted Court Document
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Court users must ensure filings reflect their own intent and understanding and review and verify all content before submission; AI does not excuse errors or omissions.
d) Intent and Verification: All court users must ensure that the information contained in any filing or submission reflects their own intent and understanding. The use of AI does not excuse or mitigate errors, misrepresentations, or omissions. Users are expected to review and verify all content before submission.
DocumentFiling Or Submission
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All proposed family law judgments must be accompanied by an extra copy of the face sheet when submitted.
DocumentProposed Family Law Judgment
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A document which substitutes (i) one attorney for another, or (ii) an attorney for a pro per party must contain: the name, mailing address, telephone number, and bar number of the new attorney. The document must contain the name of the attorney, not the firm name.
DocumentSubstitution Of Counsel
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A document which substitutes a pro per party for an attorney must contain: the name, mailing address, and telephone number of the pro per party.
DocumentSubstitution Of Counsel
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Electronic filers must comply with the specified statutes, rules, and court requirements and furnish information as provided by the cited court rule.
Electronically filed documents must comply with Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6 and CRC 2.250 through 2.261. All persons filing documents electronically must 1) comply with any court requirements designed to ensure the integrity of electronic filing and to protect sensitive personal information, and ii) furnish information submitted electronically as provided in Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1312.
DocumentElectronically Filed Document
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Electronically filed documents, except those submitted by self-represented parties, must include bookmarks to specified sections and exhibits or attachments, with identifying text for each exhibit or attachment bookmark.
Except for documents submitted by a self-represented party, all electronically- filed documents must include electronic bookmarks to each heading, subheading, and component (including the table of contents, table of authorities, petition, verification, points and authorities, declaration, and proof of service if included), and to the first page of each exhibit or attachment, if any. Each electronic bookmark to an exhibit or attachment must include the letter or number of the exhibit or attachment and a brief description of the exhibit or attachment.
DocumentElectronically Filed Document
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A party opposing a remote appearance at an evidentiary hearing or trial may file and serve Judicial Council Form RA-015 by the applicable deadline and must ensure the department receives a copy.
ii. Opposition: A party may oppose a remote appearance in an evidentiary hearing or trial by filing Judicial Council Form RA-015 (“Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial”) with the court and serving such opposition on all parties or persons entitled to receive notice of the proceedings. The filing and service must be completed by the applicable deadline specified in CRC 3.672(h)(3)(A). The filing party must ensure a copy of the opposition is received in the department in which the proceeding is to be held.
DocumentOpposition
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All blanks on the forms must be answered with a response or “n/a” designation
DocumentJudicial Council Forms
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Parties must file all Judicial Council forms, including attachments as required by CRC and statute, in a timely manner as prescribed by CRC and statute.
DocumentJudicial Council Forms
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A party receiving public assistance benefits must disclose that fact, including appropriate aid and/or Department of Child Support Services identification of file numbers.
DocumentPublic Assistance Disclosure
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Before filing an at-issue memorandum in a family law matter involving financial issues, a party must file a completed FL-141 demonstrating that the party made all preliminary disclosures.
Before filing an at-issue b) memorandum in a family law matter with financial issues, including child support, spousal support, payment of debts or attorney fees, a party must file with the court a completed Judicial Council Form FL-141 (“Declaration Regarding Service of Declaration of Disclosure and Income and Expense Declaration”). The completed form must demonstrate that all preliminary disclosures have been made by that party.
DocumentJudicial Council Form Fl 141
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For a family law matter involving financial issues, each party must complete, serve, and file an accurate FL-150 or FL-155 executed within 60 calendar days of the hearing or trial; if there has been no change in the preceding 60 days, a declaration under penalty of perjury with current income verification may be filed instead.
The court will not hear a family law matter with financial issues, including child support, spousal support, payment of debts or attorney fees, unless each party to the action has completed, served, and filed in compliance with CRC 5.92 a current (executed within sixty calendar days of the hearing or trial) and accurate Judicial Council Form FL-150 (“Income and Expense Declaration”) or Judicial Council Form FL-155 (“Financial Statement (Simplified)”) In the event there has been no change within the previous sixty calendar days, a party may file with the court a declaration under penalty of perjury to that effect in lieu of a new Income and Expense Declaration or Financial Statement (Simplified) with current verification of earnings or income attached to the declaration.
DocumentIncome And Expense Declaration Or Financial Statement
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Any restraining order that involves personal conduct orders, stay away orders, or residence exclusion orders must be submitted to the court on the CLETS form or other approved Judicial Council form.
DocumentRestraining Order
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Motions or requests for order involving custody or visitation must include the specified mediation order on their face.
In all motions or requests for order in which custody or visitation is an issue, the order as described in this rule will be included on the face of the moving papers and must be served with a notice form describing Parent Orientation and mediation, as follows: “Each party is ordered to complete Orientation and schedule Mediation before going to the hearing. The parties will Contact Family Court Services at (831)636-5047 ext. 125 prior to hearing to schedule mediation at the earliest possible time.”
DocumentMotion Or Request For Order
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Objections shall be in writing and shall include: (i). the specific paragraphs and language to which the party objects; (ii). the reasons for the objections; and (iii). the proposed modified language.
DocumentObjection
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The order may not contain language that conflicts with a criminal protective order.
DocumentOrder
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An order permitting contact between a party subject to a restraining or criminal protective order and the party’s children must specify the time, day, place, and manner of the children’s transfer.
Any order that permits contact between (i) a party subject to restraining orders or criminal protective orders and (ii) his or her children must contain specific language setting forth the time, day, place, and manner of the transfer of the children, to limit the child’s exposure to potential domestic conflict or violence and to ensure the safe exchange of the children.
DocumentChild Contact Order
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If ordered to complete the course, the party must demonstrate completion of the course by submitting to the court a certificate of completion.
DocumentCourse Completion Certificate
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Counsel shall inform the court of all issues that can be determined by stipulation and those remaining for determination by the court in the settlement conference statement filed with the court.
DocumentSettlement Conference Statement
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Professional providers must submit a signed Form FL-324(P) before initial supervised visitation and an updated signed form whenever they submit a report to the court.
a) Professional Providers: Prior to the initial supervised visitation, a professional provider must submit a signed Judicial Council Form FL-324(P) (“Declaration of Supervised Visitation Provider (Professional)”) to the court. A professional provider must submit to the court an updated and signed Form FL-324(P) each time the professional provider submits a report to the court.
DocumentProfessional Supervised Visitation Provider Declaration
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The settlement conference statement shall also state that the parties have complied with this rule.
DocumentSettlement Conference Statement
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A nonprofessional provider must submit a signed Form FL-324(NP) to the court before the initial supervised visitation.
b) Nonprofessional Providers: Prior to the initial supervised visitation, a nonprofessional provider must submit a signed Judicial Council Form FL-324(NP) (“Declaration of Supervised Visitation Provider (Nonprofessional)”) to the court.
DocumentNonprofessional Supervised Visitation Provider Declaration
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c) Submission Process: Providers must submit the required declarations to the Family Law Clerk. The Family Law Clerk will place the declarations and any accompanying reports in the appropriate case file.
DocumentSupervised Visitation Provider Declaration
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If tracing separate and community interests in a single asset is at issue, the statement must detail the relevant transactions, including dates, values, and dollar amounts.
D. Tracing: If a segregation of community property and separate property interests in a single asset is to be an issue in the case, the statement shall set forth in detail, including dates, values, and dollar amounts, the transactions which form the basis upon which the tracing is to be proven.
DocumentSettlement Conference Statement
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The statement must propose resolutions for the listed issues and state each party’s positions on the amount and duration of child and spousal support.
F. Proposal for Settlement: Set forth a proposal for settlement, including proposals regarding custody, visitation, division of the community property and liabilities, reimbursements, credits, payment of costs, and payment of attorney’s fees. In addition, specify each party's contentions as to the amount and duration of child and spousal support.
DocumentSettlement Conference Statement
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The statement must list each separate-property item and provide the specified valuation, characterization, encumbrance, acquisition, and title information depending on whether characterization is contested.
A. Separate Property: List each item of separate property. If characterization of property is uncontested, list only its current market value. If characterization of property as separate is contested, list the date it was acquired, the basis upon which it is claimed as separate rather than community property, the current market value, the nature, extent and terms of payment of any encumbrance against the property, and the manner in which title thereto is presently vested.
DocumentSettlement Conference Statement
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iii. Declaration of Disclosure: A declaration regarding service of a preliminary declaration of disclosure shall be filed by each party verifying that there has been an exchange of
DocumentDeclaration Of Disclosure
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Beginning January 1, 2023, court reporter transcripts in covered cases must be electronically filed.
ii. Beginning January 1, 2023, court reporter transcripts for covered cases must be electronically filed.
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A party seeking to file one document in multiple cases must electronically file it separately in each case; the clerk will not transfer it between cases.
l) Filing Documents Intended for Multiple Cases: A party seeking to file a single document into multiple cases must electronically file the document into each case. The clerk’s office will not place a document from one case into another on behalf of a party. It is the responsibility of the party to file separately for each case.
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A party appearing remotely must electronically file exhibits to be presented at the proceeding at least five court days beforehand.
i. General: A party appearing remotely at a proceeding must electronically file any exhibits to be presented at the proceeding at least five (5) court days before the proceeding.
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Supporting documents for a conservatorship or guardianship appointment petition must be provided electronically; if hard copies must be provided, an extra copy must be given to the civil division clerk upon filing for forwarding to the Court Investigator, including for later-filed hard-copy documents.
A party petitioning to appoint a conservator or a guardian shall provide all supporting documents in electronic format. If a party must provide them in hard copy format, an extra copy of all supporting documents will be provided to the civil division clerk’s office upon filing, which will then be forwarded to the Court Investigator by the clerk. Any additional hard copy documents filed after the initial petition shall be subject to the same process.
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Self-represented parties are encouraged, but not required, to e-file their documents.
A. Documents presented for filing by a self-represented party, although not mandatory, self-represented parties are encouraged to electronically file documents.
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Proposed orders in the specified civil, family, and probate proceedings may be filed and submitted electronically under CRC 3.1312.
Proposed orders in civil law and motion proceedings and in discovery proceedings in family law and probate cases may be filed and submitted electronically as provided in CRC 3.1312.
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Third-party service providers and experts may electronically file their documents or reports at their discretion, unless the court orders otherwise.
G. Documents and/or reports provided to the court from third-party service providers or experts. These documents and reports may be electronically filed at the discretion of the provider or expert, unless otherwise ordered by the court.
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Electronic filing of documents with jurisdictional time limits is encouraged but not mandatory.
D. Documents with jurisdictional time limits, including notices of appeal, motions for new trial, motions for judgment notwithstanding the verdict, motions to quash service for personal jurisdiction, and petitions for writs. Although not mandatory, electronic filing of these documents is encouraged.
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Items required by Rule 6.2 must be submitted electronically as Microsoft Word or PDF files and emailed to the court, with paper-submission exceptions for self-represented parties and parties showing undue hardship or significant prejudice.
All items required to be filed pursuant to this rule must be submitted to the court electronically in a Microsoft Word or PDF file. Microsoft Word or PDF files must also be emailed to the court using the following email address: clerk@sanbenito.courts.ca.gov. Self- represented parties are exempt from the requirement to submit an electronic copy, and may submit a copy on paper during normal court hours. Upon a showing of undue hardship or significant prejudice, any other party will be exempted from the requirement to submit an electronic copy and may submit a copy on paper during normal court hours.
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Beginning January 1, 2023, electronic filing is mandatory in covered cases, subject to the listed exceptions.
Beginning January 1, 2023, electronic filing is mandatory for covered cases, except for items A through G below. The following items are not subject to mandatory electronic filing:
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Electronic filing of documents must be done through a court-approved eFiling Provider.
Electronic filling of documents shall occur through an eFiling Provider. A list of eFiling Providers is available on the court’s website.
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Page 36 | RULE 10.13 - ELECTRONIC FILING
A self-represented remote participant who does not e-file documents must file proceeding exhibits with the clerk at least two court days beforehand and serve copies on all other parties.
ii. Exception: A self-represented party who is appearing remotely at a proceeding but who does not electronically file documents must file any exhibits to be presented at the proceeding with the clerk’s office at least two (2) court days before the proceeding and serve copies of the exhibits on all other parties.
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Page 38 | Exhibits—Exception
Documents covered by this procedure must be submitted through the Court’s online portal.
Documents must be submitted to the court through the Court’s online portal.
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Page 67 | Document Submission and Copies
A party may seek an exemption from mandatory e-filing by ex parte application based on undue hardship, significant prejudice, or other good cause.
A party may seek a court-ordered exemption by ex parte application for reason of undue hardship, significant prejudice, or other good cause.
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Page 35 | RULE 10.13 - ELECTRONIC FILING
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
In the civil cases specified in Local Rule 4.1, the plaintiff must file an at-issue memorandum within 180 calendar days after filing the complaint, unless the matter is finally disposed of earlier.
a) Timelines: In all civil cases specified in Local Rule, 4.1, the plaintiff must file and serve an at- issue memorandum within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the date the complaint is filed, unless there is a final disposition to the matter prior to the one hundred eighty (180) calendar daytime-day time limit.
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Page 21 | RULE 4.2 - AT-ISSUE MEMORANDUM
Counsel or a self-represented party must immediately inform the court of a settlement by filing a written notice of settlement with any required attachments.
It is the duty of counsel, or the self-represented party, to inform the court immediately if the case is settled. Notice must be given to the court by filing a written notice of settlement, including any required attachments.
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Page 22 | RULE 5.3 - DUTY TO NOTIFY COURT OF SETTLEMENT
The clerk’s office must receive the first-day jury fee deposit at least 5 calendar days before trial in unlawful detainer actions.
In unlawful detainer actions, the clerk’s office must receive the first day’s jury fee deposit of $150 no later than five (5) calendar days prior to trial.
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Page 23 | RULE 6.1 - CIVIL JURY TRIALS
The clerk’s office must receive the first-day jury fee deposit at least 25 calendar days before trial in civil jury matters other than unlawful detainer actions.
For all civil matters scheduled for a jury trial, other than unlawful detainer actions, the clerk’s office must receive the first day’s jury fee deposit of $150 no later than twenty-five (25) calendar days prior to trial.
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Page 23 | RULE 6.1 - CIVIL JURY TRIALS
An opposition to a motion in limine must be filed and served at least 2 court days before trial unless the court orders another time.
Any opposition to a motion in limine must be filed with the court and served on the other party or parties at least two (2) court days prior to the trial date or at such other time as the court may order.
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Page 24 | RULE 6.2 - TRIAL BRIEFS (JURY TRIALS, LONG CAUSE BENCH TRIALS, FAMILY LAW TRIALS)
The applicant must submit the application to the clerk as soon as possible and no later than 10:00 a.m. on the preceding court day.
scheduled, the applicant must submit the application to the clerk’s office as soon as possible, but no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing date.
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Page 29 | Ex Parte Applications
Applicants must submit all ex parte moving papers and Judicial Council Form FL-303 to the clerk by 3:00 p.m. on the preceding day.
The applicant must submit to the clerk’s office no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day before the court will consider the ex parte application (i) all ex parte moving papers, and (ii) Judicial Council Form FL-303 (“Declaration Regarding Notice and Service of Request for Temporary Emergency (Ex Parte) Orders”).
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Page 29 | RULE 9.5 - FAMILY LAW, Submission of Papers to Court
For other ex parte applications, applicants must call to schedule the hearing and submit the application by 10:00 a.m. on the preceding court day.
ii. Other Applications: For all other ex parte applications, the applicant must, by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the intended ex parte hearing, (i) call the court to schedule the hearing and (ii) submit the application to the court.
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Page 29 | Other Applications
The opposing party must submit any written opposition as soon as possible and no later than 10:00 a.m. on the consideration day.
The opposing party must submit any written opposition to the clerk’s office as soon as possible, but in no event later than 10:00 a.m. on the day the court will consider the ex parte application.
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Page 30 | RULE 9.5 - FAMILY LAW, Submission of Papers to Court
Domestic-violence ex parte applications must be filed by 10:00 a.m. to be considered that day.
Ex parte applications in connection with domestic violence prevention proceedings (Family Code section 6320 et seq.) must be filed with the clerk’s office no later than 10:00 a.m. for the application to be considered on the same day.
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Page 30 | RULE 9.5 - FAMILY LAW, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
For a case removed to federal court, the court will set a deadline for counsel’s status declaration no earlier than 90 calendar days after removal.
In the event a case is removed to federal court, the court will order a date, not earlier than ninety (90) calendar days from the date of removal, by which counsel must file a declaration regarding the status of removed case.
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Page 32 | Rule 10.7 - Case Removed to Federal Court
Documents received electronically by 11:59 p.m. on a court day and satisfying filing requirements are deemed filed that day, and the court’s confirmation serves as proof of filing.
g) Effective Date and Time of Electronic Filing: Documents received by the court for electronic filing at or prior to 11:59 p.m. on a court day, which satisfy all requirements for filing, will be deemed filed on that court day as provided in Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6(b)(3) and CRC 2.253(b)(6). The court will issue a confirmation that the document has been received and filed in accordance with CRC 2.259. The confirmation shall serve as proof that the documents have been filed.
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Page 37 | Effective Date and Time of Electronic Filing
Exhibits for a proceeding at which a party appears remotely must be electronically filed at least five court days before the proceeding.
i. General: A party appearing remotely at a proceeding must electronically file any exhibits to be presented at the proceeding at least five (5) court days before the proceeding.
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Page 38 | Exhibits—General
Counsel for a minor must notify the court about a potentially protectable interest as soon as reasonably possible after becoming aware of it.
If counsel for the minor becomes aware that the minor may have a right or interest which needs to be protected or pursued in another judicial or administrative forum, counsel for the minor must notify the court of such right or interest as soon as it is reasonably possible for counsel to do so.
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Page 57 | RULE 13.9 - PROCEDURES FOR INFORMING THE COURT OF THE INTERESTS OF A DEPENDENT CHILD
A response to a writ petition requested by the reviewing court must be filed within 10 calendar days of receiving the request unless the court specifies a shorter time.
iii. Ten (10) calendar days of receiving a request for a response from the reviewing court, unless the court specifies a shorter time.
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Page 59 | Response to Writ Petition
A petition seeking writ review of an order setting a Welfare and Institutions Code hearing must be served and filed within 10 calendar days after the record is filed in the reviewing court.
h) Petition for Writ: A petition seeking writ review of orders setting a hearing under the Welfare and Institutions Code must be served and filed within ten (10) calendar days after the filing of the record in the reviewing court.
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Page 59 | Petition for Writ
A notice of intent is due 27 calendar days after the clerk mails notice to an address outside the United States, with an additional 10 calendar days when the order was made by a referee who was not acting as a temporary judge.
iv. Twenty-seven (27) calendar days after the date the clerk mailed the notification, if the party was notified of the order by mail, and the notice was mailed to an address outside the United States. If the order was made by a referee not acting as a temporary judge, the party has an additional ten (10) calendar days to file the notice of intent, as provided in CRC 5.540(c).
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A response to a writ petition that was not served by mail must be filed within 10 calendar days after the writ petition is filed.
i. Ten (10) calendar days after the filing of the writ of petition if the petition was not served by mail;
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Page 59 | Response to Writ Petition
Except for matters heard by a referee who was not acting as a temporary judge, a notice of appeal must be filed within 60 calendar days after judgment is rendered.
k) Notice of Appeal: Except in matters heard by a referee not acting as a temporary judge, a notice of appeal must be filed within sixty (60) calendar days after the rendition of the judgment. For matters heard by a referee not acting as a temporary judge, see CRC 8.406(a).
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Page 59 | Notice of Appeal
The advocate must submit the report to the court at least five court days before the hearing.
The advocate must submit his or her report to the court at least five (5) court days prior to the hearing.
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Page 62 | Distribution of CASA Reports
Complaints for out-of-custody arraignments must be filed by 4:00 p.m. five court days before arraignment.
ii. All misdemeanor and felony complaints received for out of custody arraignment shall be filed no later than 4:00 p.m. five (5) court days before the date of the arraignment, providing proof of notice has been filed with the court at least two (2) court days prior to the arraignment. Example: If the arraignment is scheduled for a Friday, the complaint must be filed by 4:00 p.m. on the preceding Wednesday.
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Page 63 | RULE 14.2 - DEADLINES FOR FILING OR PLACING MATTERS ON CALENDAR
Complaints for in-custody arraignments must be filed as early as possible and no later than 11:00 a.m. on the arraignment date.
i. All misdemeanor and felony complaints received for in-custody arraignment shall be filed at the earliest possible time, but in no case after 11:00 a.m. on the day that the arraignment is scheduled. Example: If the arraignment is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on a Thursday, the complaint must be filed by 11:00 a.m. that same day.
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Page 63 | RULE 14.2 - DEADLINES FOR FILING OR PLACING MATTERS ON CALENDAR
Attorneys not appearing for a client under Penal Code section 977 and self-represented defendants must file the specified local form at least two court days before the hearing to be scheduled for a remote appearance.
Attorneys not appearing on behalf of their client pursuant to Pen. Code §977 and self-represented defendants must file (local form modeled after PL-CR012 as noted above) at least two (2) court days before the hearing to be scheduled for remote appearance.
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Attorneys and self-represented defendants may request a remote appearance by filing the specified local form at least two court days before the hearing.
Attorneys, on behalf of their client, and self-represented defendants may request to appear remotely by filing Local Form SB-CR012-Request for Remote Appearance: Criminal) filed at least two (2) court days before the hearing.
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Attorneys and defendants granted remote appearance who wish to submit hearing documents must submit them at least two court days before the hearing.
Attorneys and defendants who are granted remote appearance, and who want to submit documents for the hearing, must submit all documents at least two (2) court days prior to the scheduled court hearing.
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Page 67 | Document Submission and Copies
Attorneys and self-represented litigants requesting remote appearance for a witness must file form SB-CR012 at least two court days before the hearing.
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must file (SB-CR012) at least two (2) court days before the hearing to request remote appearance for a witness.
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Page 67 | Remote Appearances by Non-Parties
Trial counsel must file the trial brief no later than ten days before trial, or earlier if the court orders an earlier deadline.
Trial counsel shall file a brief no later than ten (10) days immediately preceding the trial date unless an earlier date is ordered by the court.
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Page 70 | RULE 14.5 - PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE CALENDAR
The clerk must not officially file received questionnaires and must immediately forward them to the trial judge for review.
Upon receipt, the questionnaires shall not be officially filed by the clerk of the court, but shall be immediately forwarded by the clerk to the trial judge for review.
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Page 71 | Jury questionnaires
Orders prepared by the moving party and affidavits of publication must be filed or lodged with the clerk at least three court days before the hearing.
All orders prepared by the moving party and affidavits of publication shall be filed or lodged with the clerk at least three (3) court days before the date of hearing.
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Page 76 | RULE 15.8 - TIME FOR SUBMITTING ORDERS AND AFFIDAVITS OF PUBLICATION
The Summary of Account and Detailed Schedules must be filed, and supporting documents lodged, within ninety days after the close of the relevant accounting period.
c) Time for Filing and Lodging of Documents: The Summary of Account and Detailed Schedules shall be filed and supporting documents lodged within ninety (90) days of the close of the accounting period to which they relate.
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Page 78 | RULE 15.11 - ACCOUNTS IN PROBATE PROCEEDINGS
The reply memorandum must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the hearing.
and the reply memorandum shall be filed at least 15 calendar days prior to the hearing.
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Page 82 | RULE 16.5 - ADMINISTRATIVE AND TRADITIONAL WRIT OF MANDAMUS BRIEFING SCHEDULES AND PAGE LIMITS
The opposition memorandum must be filed at least 25 calendar days before the hearing.
the opposition memorandum shall be filed at least 25 calendar days prior to the hearing
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Page 82 | RULE 16.5 - ADMINISTRATIVE AND TRADITIONAL WRIT OF MANDAMUS BRIEFING SCHEDULES AND PAGE LIMITS
The opening memorandum of points and authorities must be filed at least 45 calendar days before the hearing.
The opening memorandum of points and authorities shall be filed at least 45 calendar days prior to the hearing date;
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Page 82 | RULE 16.5 - ADMINISTRATIVE AND TRADITIONAL WRIT OF MANDAMUS BRIEFING SCHEDULES AND PAGE LIMITS
The joint appendix must be lodged as expeditiously as possible after merits briefing is complete and no more than 14 calendar days later.
3) The joint appendix shall be lodged as expeditiously as possible following completion of the parties’ briefing on the merits, but in no event more than fourteen (14) calendar days thereafter.
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Page 82 | RULE 16.3 - ADMINISTRATIVE WRITS, Joint Appendix
For good cause, the judge assigned to the arraignment may authorize a later filing time.
iii. Upon showing of good cause, a later time for filing may be authorized by the judge assigned to the arraignment.
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Page 63 | RULE 14.2 - DEADLINES FOR FILING OR PLACING MATTERS ON CALENDAR
If counsel elects to submit proposed jury questionnaires, they must be submitted at least fifteen court days before trial.
If counsel elects to do so, counsel shall submit proposed jury questionnaires to the court no less than fifteen (15) court days in advance of the trial date.
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Page 70 | RULE 14.6 - TRIAL READINESS CALENDAR
Each party must file the settlement conference statement at least five court days before the settlement conference.
Each party must prepare, file, and serve on all other parties a settlement conference statement, in pleading or letter form, at least five (5) court days prior to the settlement conference.
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Page 22 | RULE 5.2 - SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENT
The trial brief, motions in limine, and proposed verdict form must be filed at least 10 court days before trial unless the court orders another time.
These items must be filed and served at least ten (10) court days prior to the trial date or at such other time as the court may order.
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Page 24 | RULE 6.2 - TRIAL BRIEFS (JURY TRIALS, LONG CAUSE BENCH TRIALS, FAMILY LAW TRIALS)
Family-law trial briefs and motions in limine must be filed at least 10 court days before trial unless the court orders another time.
These items must be filed and served at least ten (10) court days prior to the trial date or at such other time as the court may order.
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Page 24 | RULE 6.2 - TRIAL BRIEFS (JURY TRIALS, LONG CAUSE BENCH TRIALS, FAMILY LAW TRIALS)
An opposition to a family-law motion in limine must be filed and served at least 2 court days before trial unless the court orders another time.
Any opposition to a motion in limine must be filed with the court and served on the other party or parties at least two (2) court days prior to the trial date or at such other time as the court may order.
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Page 24 | RULE 6.2 - TRIAL BRIEFS (JURY TRIALS, LONG CAUSE BENCH TRIALS, FAMILY LAW TRIALS)
The prevailing party must file the proposed order within five calendar days of the ruling, unless the court directs otherwise.
When the court’s ruling is to be reduced to a formal written order, the prevailing party must file with the court and serve upon all parties a proposed form of order within five (5) calendar days of the ruling, unless otherwise directed by the court.
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Page 27 | RULE 8.7 - PROPOSED ORDERS
Ex parte applications in the covered proceedings must be filed with the clerk’s office by 10:00 a.m. to be considered that day.
Ex parte applications must be filed with the clerk’s office no later than 10:00 a.m. for the application to be considered the same day.
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Page 28 | RULE 9.3 - HARASSMENT AND VIOLENCE PREVENTION
A self-represented remote participant who does not e-file documents must file exhibits with the clerk at least two court days before the proceeding.
ii. Exception: A self-represented party who is appearing remotely at a proceeding but who does not electronically file documents must file any exhibits to be presented at the proceeding with the clerk’s office at least two (2) court days before the proceeding and serve copies of the exhibits on all other parties.
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Page 38 | Exhibits—Exception
A party notified of the order only by mail must file a notice of intent to file an extraordinary-writ petition within twelve calendar days after the clerk mailed the notification.
Twelve (12) calendar days after the date the clerk mailed the notification, if the party was notified of the order only by mail;
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Page 58 | RULE 13.10(g) - Notice of Intent to file Writ Petition
A party whose mailed notice was sent to an address outside California but within the United States must file a notice of intent to file an extraordinary-writ petition within seventeen calendar days after the clerk mailed the notification.
Seventeen (17) calendar days after the date the clerk mailed the notification, if the party was notified of the order by mail, and the notice was mailed to an address outside California but within the United States; or
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Page 58 | RULE 13.10(g) - Notice of Intent to file Writ Petition
A party who was present at the hearing must file a notice of intent to file an extraordinary-writ petition within seven calendar days after the order date.
Seven (7) calendar days after the date of the order, if the party was at the hearing;
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Page 58 | RULE 13.10(g) - Notice of Intent to file Writ Petition
A response to a writ petition served by mail must be filed within 15 calendar days after the writ petition is filed.
ii. Fifteen (15) calendar days after the filing of the writ of petition if the petition was served by mail;
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Page 59 | Response to Writ Petition
Proof of notice must be filed with the court at least two court days before an out-of-custody arraignment.
providing proof of notice has been filed with the court at least two (2) court days prior to the arraignment.
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Page 63 | RULE 14.2 - DEADLINES FOR FILING OR PLACING MATTERS ON CALENDAR
Attorneys appearing for a client under Penal Code section 977 may schedule a remote appearance by submitting a request at least two court days before the hearing, unless otherwise noted in the rules or on the Court’s website.
Attorneys appearing on behalf of their client pursuant to Pen. Code §977 may schedule themselves for the appearance by submitting the request to the Court) at least two (2) court day before the hearing unless otherwise noted in these rules or on the Court’s website.
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A victim, victim advocate, or victim’s family member must file the proposed local form at least two court days before the hearing to schedule the victim’s remote appearance.
In order for the court to schedule a victim’s remote appearance, a victim advocate on behalf of the victim, the victim, or a victim’s family member must file (proposed local form as noted above) at least two (2) court days before the hearing date to be scheduled for remote appearance.
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Page 67 | Remote Appearances by Non-Parties
Discovery must be completed thirty days before trial.
Pursuant to Penal Code section 1054.7 discovery must be completed thirty (30) days before trial.
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Page 68 | RULE 14.4 - MOTIONS
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Responsive pleadings must be served within 30 calendar days after service of the complaint or cross-complaint, subject to an extension of no more than 15 calendar days by all-party stipulation or court order on the responding party’s motion.
Responsive pleadings will be served upon each party entitled to service no later than thirty (30) calendar days after service of the complaint or the cross- complaint +105 upon each party, unless an extension, not exceeding fifteen (15) calendar days, is obtained by stipulation of all parties or by order of the court granting the responding party’s motion for relief from the time limit.
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Page 17 | RULE 3.3 - TIME STANDARDS
Cross-complaints must be served within thirty (30) calendar days of filing the responsive pleading(s); cross-complaints against new parties must be served within fifteen (15) calendar days.
Cross-complaint(s) must be served within thirty (30) calendar days of filing +135 responsive pleading(s), [except that a cross-complaint against new parties must be served within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing the responsive pleading(s)].
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Page 17 | RULE 3.3 - TIME STANDARDS
The summons and complaint must be served within 60 calendar days after the complaint is filed, but the court may extend service deadlines for good cause.
Summons and complaint must be served no later than sixty (60) calendar days after the filing of the complaint. Except as otherwise provided by law, the court may extend any time requirements for service of process and return of summons upon a showing of good cause by the litigant.
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Page 17 | RULE 3.3 - TIME STANDARDS
Each party must file and serve a case management statement on the other parties at least 15 calendar days before the CMC.
b) Case Management Statement: Each party must file and serve a case management statement on the other parties no later than fifteen (15) calendar days before the CMC.
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Page 18 | RULE 3.4 - CASE MANAGEMENT
Responses to cross-complaints must be filed and served within 30 calendar days after service of the cross-complaints.
Filing and service of response(s) must be made within thirty (30) calendar days of +165 service of the cross-complaint(s).
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Page 18 | RULE 3.3 - TIME STANDARDS
Each party must serve the settlement conference statement on all other parties at least five court days before the settlement conference.
Each party must prepare, file, and serve on all other parties a settlement conference statement, in pleading or letter form, at least five (5) court days prior to the settlement conference.
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Page 22 | RULE 5.2 - SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENT
An opposition to a motion in limine must be served at least 2 court days before trial unless the court orders another time.
Any opposition to a motion in limine must be filed with the court and served on the other party or parties at least two (2) court days prior to the trial date or at such other time as the court may order.
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Page 24 | RULE 6.2 - TRIAL BRIEFS (JURY TRIALS, LONG CAUSE BENCH TRIALS, FAMILY LAW TRIALS)
The required civil trial items must be served at least 10 court days before trial unless the court orders another time.
These items must be filed and served at least ten (10) court days prior to the trial date or at such other time as the court may order.
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Page 24 | RULE 6.2 - TRIAL BRIEFS (JURY TRIALS, LONG CAUSE BENCH TRIALS, FAMILY LAW TRIALS)
The applicant must provide the moving papers to the opposing party as soon as reasonably possible and no later than 3:00 p.m. the day before the ex parte hearing.
The applicant must provide a copy of the moving papers to the opposing party as soon as is reasonably possible, but no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day before the ex parte application will be heard.
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Page 27 | RULE 9.2 - LAW AND MOTION
The prevailing party must serve the proposed order on all parties within five calendar days of the ruling, unless the court directs otherwise.
When the court’s ruling is to be reduced to a formal written order, the prevailing party must file with the court and serve upon all parties a proposed form of order within five (5) calendar days of the ruling, unless otherwise directed by the court.
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Page 27 | RULE 8.7 - PROPOSED ORDERS
The opposing party must provide any written opposition to the applicant and the court as soon as possible and no later than 10:00 a.m. on the hearing day.
The opposing party must provide a copy of any written opposition to the applicant and to the court as soon as possible, but in no event later than 10:00 a.m. on the day the court will consider the ex parte application.
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Page 28 | RULE 9.2 - LAW AND MOTION
The applicant must provide the opposing party a copy of the moving papers by 3:00 p.m. on the preceding day.
The applicant must provide a copy of the moving papers to the opposing party no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day before the court will consider the ex parte application.
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Page 30 | RULE 9.5 - FAMILY LAW, Provision of Papers to Parties
An opposing party requesting that an ex parte order be set aside before the scheduled hearing date must notify the applicant.
If an opposing party requests that an ex parte order be set aside prior to the date set for a hearing, the opposing party must give notice to the applicant.
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Page 30 | RULE 9.5 - FAMILY LAW, Set Aside of Ex Parte Order
The opposing party must provide the applicant and the court a copy of any written opposition as soon as possible and no later than 10:00 a.m. on the consideration day.
The opposing party must provide a copy of any written opposition to the applicant and to the court as soon as possible, but in no event later than 10:00 a.m. on the day the court will consider the ex parte application.
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Page 30 | RULE 9.5 - FAMILY LAW, Provision of Papers to Parties
A self-represented remote participant who does not e-file documents must serve copies of proceeding exhibits on all other parties.
ii. Exception: A self-represented party who is appearing remotely at a proceeding but who does not electronically file documents must file any exhibits to be presented at the proceeding with the clerk’s office at least two (2) court days before the proceeding and serve copies of the exhibits on all other parties.
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Page 38 | Exhibits—Exception
Electronically filed exhibits for a remote proceeding must be served on all other parties.
i. General: A party appearing remotely at a proceeding must electronically file any exhibits to be presented at the proceeding at least five (5) court days before the proceeding. Electronically filed exhibits must be served on all other parties.
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Page 38 | Exhibits—General
An opposition to a remote appearance at an evidentiary hearing or trial must be served on all parties or persons entitled to notice by the applicable CRC deadline.
ii. Opposition: A party may oppose a remote appearance in an evidentiary hearing or trial by filing Judicial Council Form RA-015 (“Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial”) with the court and serving such opposition on all parties or persons entitled to receive notice of the proceedings. The filing and service must be completed by the applicable deadline specified in CRC 3.672(h)(3)(A). The filing party must ensure a copy of the opposition is received in the department in which the proceeding is to be held.
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Page 38 | Non-Dependency Cases—Opposition
Notice of intent to appear remotely must be given to the court and all persons entitled to notice by the applicable deadline in CRC 3.672(g) or (h).
i. Notice: Notice of intent to appear remotely must be given to the court and to all parties or persons entitled to receive notice of the proceedings. Such notice must be provided by the applicable deadline specified in CRC 3.672(g) or (h).
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Page 38 | Non-Dependency Cases—Notice
If current documentation has not been exchanged five court days before the hearing, the parties must exchange specified wage and tax records, plus specified business records for a self-employed party; the submitting party may strike confidential information.
If the parties have not exchanged current documentation five (5) court days before the scheduled hearing, the parties must exchange the following documents: (i) current wage verification for the prior (3) three-month period and (ii) most recent state and federal income tax returns with W-2 statements. If a party is self-employed, the party must also produce all year-end 1099 forms for the prior year, and a current profit and loss statement and balance sheet of the self-employed party’s business entity. The submitting party may strike confidential information.
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Page 40 | RULE 11.2 - FINANCIAL ISSUES, b) Documentation
Service timing is governed by Code of Civil Procedure section 1005(b), and hearings are calendared to allow proper notice unless the court shortens time.
Service of Papers: Time for service of papers is set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1005(b). Hearings of either type will be calendared so that the proper notice is received unless the court grants an order shortening time.
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Page 41 | RULE 11.4 - MOTIONS AND ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
The specified mediation notice form must be served with motions or requests for order involving custody or visitation.
In all motions or requests for order in which custody or visitation is an issue, the order as described in this rule will be included on the face of the moving papers and must be served with a notice form describing Parent Orientation and mediation, as follows: “Each party is ordered to complete Orientation and schedule Mediation before going to the hearing. The parties will Contact Family Court Services at (831)636-5047 ext. 125 prior to hearing to schedule mediation at the earliest possible time.”
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Page 44 | RULE 11.11 - MEDIATION OF VISITATION OR CUSTODY ISSUES
Settlement conference statements must be served and filed with the court clerk no later than five court days before the hearing.
Settlement Conference Statements shall be served and filed with the clerk of the court no later than five (5) court days preceding the settlement conference hearing.
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Page 49 | RULE 11.17 - SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES, c) Settlement Conference Statement, i. Service
Appointed attorneys must provide written complaint-procedure notice to adult clients within 10 court days of appointment, provide evidence of delivery to the court within 10 court days of its request, and give or mail notice to a minor client’s caretaker and, if the minor is at least 12, to the minor as well.
Each appointed attorney must give written notice to his or her adult client of the procedure for lodging complaints with the court concerning the performance of an appointed attorney. The notice must be given to the client within ten (10) court days of the attorney’s appointment to represent the client. Evidence that a copy of the notice was given or mailed to the client must be provided to the court within ten (10) court days of a request therefor from the court. In the case of a minor client, the notice must be mailed or given to the current caretaker of the child. If the minor is 12 years of age or older, a copy of the notice must also be sent or given to the minor.
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Page 55 | RULE 13.8 - PROCEDURES FOR REVIEWING AND RESOLVING COMPLAINTS
An attorney requesting a hearing must serve a copy of the request on the complaining party.
If the attorney requests a hearing, the attorney must serve a copy of the request on the complaining party.
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Page 56 | RULE 13.8 - PROCEDURES FOR REVIEWING AND RESOLVING COMPLAINTS
The complainant and attorney must each receive at least 10 court days’ notice of the hearing.
The complainant and the attorney will each be given at least ten (10) court days’ notice of the hearing.
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Page 56 | RULE 13.8 - PROCEDURES FOR REVIEWING AND RESOLVING COMPLAINTS
A notice filed by someone other than the child’s attorney must be served on that attorney or state that the child is unrepresented.
If the person filing the notice is not the attorney for the child, a copy of the notice must be served on the attorney for the child, or, if the child is unrepresented, the notice must so state.
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Page 57 | RULE 13.9(d) - Service
A response to a writ petition that was not served by mail must be served within 10 calendar days after the writ petition is filed.
i. Ten (10) calendar days after the filing of the writ of petition if the petition was not served by mail;
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Page 59 | Response to Writ Petition
A response to a writ petition served by mail must be served within 15 calendar days after the writ petition is filed.
ii. Fifteen (15) calendar days after the filing of the writ of petition if the petition was served by mail;
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Page 59 | Response to Writ Petition
A response to a writ petition requested by the reviewing court must be served within 10 calendar days of receiving the request unless the court specifies a shorter time.
iii. Ten (10) calendar days of receiving a request for a response from the reviewing court, unless the court specifies a shorter time.
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Page 59 | Response to Writ Petition
The moving party must provide timely notice to the advocate of any motion concerning the child.
In any motion concerning the child for whom the advocate has been appointed, the moving party must provide the advocate timely notice.
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Page 61 | Right to Notice
The advocate must serve the report on the parties at least two court days before the hearing.
The advocate must serve a copy of the report on the parties to the case at least two (2) court days prior to the hearing.
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Page 62 | Distribution of CASA Reports
Documents submitted to the court before a hearing must be served on the opposing party before the hearing.
Any documents submitted to the court in advance of the court hearing must be served on the opposing party prior to the court hearing.
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Page 67 | Document Submission and Copies
Notice of intent to seek an ex parte Order Shortening Time must be given to all parties by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the appearance, unless exceptional circumstances justify shorter notice.
Notice of intent to request an ex parte Order Shortening Time must be given to all parties no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance, absent a showing of exceptional circumstances that justify a shorter time for notice.
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Page 69 | Ex Parte Matters
Unless otherwise provided by law, applications involving ex parte relief require advance notice to opposing counsel, co-counsel, and counsel for co-defendants.
Except as otherwise provided by law, for any application involving ex parte relief, including a request for an Order Shortening Time, advance notice must be given to opposing counsel, co- counsel and counsel for co-defendants.
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Page 69 | Ex Parte Matters
In guardianship cases, petitioners must serve each named respondent with a blank objection form when serving the petition.
In guardianship cases, Petitioners must serve all named respondents with a blank LF-PRB-104, Objection to Petition for Guardianship at the time of service of the petition and file proof of service within sixty (60) days after the petition has been filed.
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Page 75 | RULE 15.3 - SERVICE OF OBJECTION TO PETITION - GUARDIANSHIPS
Proof of service must show service of both the petition copy and the hearing notice.
The proof of service shall show service of the copy of the petition as well as the notice of hearing.
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Page 76 | RULE 15.6 - ADDITIONAL NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
When a fiduciary or attorney requests fees or commissions other than those computed under Probate Code sections 10800 and 10810, the hearing notice and petition must be served on all interested parties.
Where the fiduciary or attorney is requesting fees or commissions other than those computed by Probate Code §10800 and §10810, the notice of hearing and a copy of the petition shall be served on all interested parties.
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Page 76 | RULE 15.6 - ADDITIONAL NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
A copy of the petition must accompany each hearing notice served on a person requesting special notice or when the petition is a testamentary trustee’s accounting.
A copy of the petition shall be served with each notice of hearing when served on a person requesting special notice or where the petition is the accounting of a testamentary trustee.
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Page 76 | RULE 15.6 - ADDITIONAL NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
Moving papers and written opposition may be delivered in person, by email, or by fax.
The moving papers or written opposition may be delivered in person, by email, or by fax.
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Page 30 | RULE 9.5 - FAMILY LAW, Provision of Papers to Parties
The court must notify the attorney and complaining party in writing of its complaint determination.
The court must notify the attorney and the complaining party in writing of its determination of the complaint.
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Page 56 | RULE 13.8 - PROCEDURES FOR REVIEWING AND RESOLVING COMPLAINTS
A declaration and proof of service must support a motion for a non-stipulated continuance.
A declaration and proof of service must support the motion.
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Page 19 | Continuances
In the civil cases specified in Local Rule 4.1, the plaintiff must serve the at-issue memorandum within 180 calendar days after filing the complaint, unless the matter is finally disposed of earlier.
a) Timelines: In all civil cases specified in Local Rule, 4.1, the plaintiff must file and serve an at- issue memorandum within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the date the complaint is filed, unless there is a final disposition to the matter prior to the one hundred eighty (180) calendar daytime-day time limit.
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Page 21 | RULE 4.2 - AT-ISSUE MEMORANDUM
An opposition to a family-law motion in limine must be served at least 2 court days before trial unless the court orders another time.
Any opposition to a motion in limine must be filed with the court and served on the other party or parties at least two (2) court days prior to the trial date or at such other time as the court may order.
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Page 24 | RULE 6.2 - TRIAL BRIEFS (JURY TRIALS, LONG CAUSE BENCH TRIALS, FAMILY LAW TRIALS)
Family-law trial briefs and motions in limine must be served at least 10 court days before trial unless the court orders another time.
These items must be filed and served at least ten (10) court days prior to the trial date or at such other time as the court may order.
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Page 24 | RULE 6.2 - TRIAL BRIEFS (JURY TRIALS, LONG CAUSE BENCH TRIALS, FAMILY LAW TRIALS)
Notice of a family-law ex parte application must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the court considers it.
Notice must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the court will consider the ex parte application. For example, if notice given by 10:00 a.m. on a Friday, the court will consider the application on the following Monday, if the Monday is a court day.
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Page 29 | RULE 9.5 - FAMILY LAW, Notice to Opposing Party
Family-law ex parte notice may be given by the listed methods, with electronic notice allowed only if permitted by statute.
Notice, or waiver of notice, to the opposing party is governed by CRC 5.165. Notice may be given to the opposing party in person, by telephone, by voicemail, by fax, by electronic means (if permitted by Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6), by overnight mail, or by other overnight carrier.
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Page 29 | RULE 9.5 - FAMILY LAW, Notice to Opposing Party
A document substituting one attorney for another or an attorney for a pro per party must be served on all parties.
The document must be served on all parties.
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Page 32 | Rule 10.4 - Substitution and Withdrawal of Counsel
Objections to a mediated agreement must be submitted in writing to FCS with proof of service on all attorneys or self-represented parties.
The parties may object to the mediated agreement by submitting written objections to FCS, along with proof of service on all attorneys or self-represented parties.
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Page 45 | Further Mediation
A petition seeking writ review of an order setting a Welfare and Institutions Code hearing must be served within 10 calendar days after the record is filed in the reviewing court.
h) Petition for Writ: A petition seeking writ review of orders setting a hearing under the Welfare and Institutions Code must be served and filed within ten (10) calendar days after the filing of the record in the reviewing court.
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Page 59 | Petition for Writ
The clerk will mail the Confidential Guardianship Status Report to the guardian at least one month before the hearing.
The clerk will mail to the guardian Judicial Council Form GC-251, Confidential Guardianship Status Report, at least one month before the hearing date.
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Page 78 | RULE 15.13 - GUARDIANSHIPS - ANNUAL REPORTS
Filing Fees and Waivers
The first-day jury fee deposit is $150, with separate receipt deadlines for civil matters and unlawful detainer actions.
a) Jury Fee Deposits: For all civil matters scheduled for a jury trial, other than unlawful detainer actions, the clerk’s office must receive the first day’s jury fee deposit of $150 no later than twenty-five (25) calendar days prior to trial. In unlawful detainer actions, the clerk’s office must receive the first day’s jury fee deposit of $150 no later than five (5) calendar days prior to trial.
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Page 23 | RULE 6.1 - CIVIL JURY TRIALS
After a jury waiver by announcement or operation of law, opposing counsel’s jury demand must include a $150 jury fee deposit.
b) Waiver: Upon waiver of trial by jury by announcement or by operation of law, any demand for trial by jury by opposing counsel must be accompanied by a jury fee deposit of $150.
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Page 23 | RULE 6.1 - CIVIL JURY TRIALS
Requests for document copies or certification must include a self-addressed stamped envelope and the required fee before the clerk will process them.
The requesting party must include a self-addressed stamped envelope and the required copying or certification fee with all requests for copying or certification of documents before any copying or certification will be done.
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Page 30 | CHAPTER 10 - MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL RULES, RULE 10.1 - REQUESTS FOR COPIES OR CERTIFIED COPIES
Unless a fee waiver has been granted, the court investigation fee is collected when a petition to establish a guardianship is filed if the proposed guardian is a relative.
Unless a fee waiver has been granted, the court investigation fee will be collected at the time of filing of any petition to establish a guardianship in which the proposed guardian is a relative, pursuant to Probate Code section 1513.1.
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Page 80 | RULE 15.16 - COURT INVESTIGATION OF PETITIONS TO APPOINT GUARDIANS OR CONSERVATORS
If the plaintiff waives a jury or fails to make the required deposit, another party may demand a jury and becomes responsible for the jury fee deposit.
If plaintiff waives a jury, either by actual waiver or by failure to deposit the correct jury fee deposit as set out in (a), any other party may demand a jury and be responsible for the jury fee deposit consistent with Code of Civil Procedure section 631(b).
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Page 23 | RULE 6.1 - CIVIL JURY TRIALS
Jury fee deposits are nonrefundable.
c) Nonrefundable: Jury fee deposits are nonrefundable.
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Page 23 | RULE 6.1 - CIVIL JURY TRIALS
An eFiling Provider may charge reasonable fees in addition to court fees and must waive its fees if the party has a court-fee waiver or the court deems a waiver appropriate.
An eFiling Provider may charge reasonable fees in addition to any filing fees required by the court. An eFiling Provider shall waive any fees charged to a party if (i) the party has been granted a waiver of court fees pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 68631, or (ii) the court otherwise deems a waiver to be appropriate.
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Page 36 | RULE 10.13 - ELECTRONIC FILING
In conservatorship proceedings, the court decides after completion of the investigator’s report whether to collect, waive, or defer the court investigation fee.
In conservatorship proceedings, the court will determine whether to collect, waive or defer the court investigation fee after the investigator’s report has been completed, pursuant to Probate Code section 1851.5.
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Page 80 | RULE 15.16 - COURT INVESTIGATION OF PETITIONS TO APPOINT GUARDIANS OR CONSERVATORS
Defendants and attorneys in criminal cases are not charged fees for remote appearances.
All defendants and attorneys in criminal cases will not be charged fees for remote appearances
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In civil cases entitled to a jury, a jury demand is deemed made by the plaintiff unless waived in writing or in open court, and the plaintiff must pay the deposit if there is no waiver.
All civil cases set for trial in which there is an entitlement to a jury will be deemed to have a jury demand made by plaintiff absent a waiver in writing or in open court. If no waiver is made, plaintiff must pay the jury fee deposit.
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Page 23 | RULE 6.1 - CIVIL JURY TRIALS
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A party citing specific administrative-record pages must submit a courtesy hard-copy appendix of those pages, highlight relied-upon portions, and arrange the pages numerically or tab them.
2) each party that cites to specific pages of the administrative record shall submit to the court a courtesy hard copy Appendix of the Administrative Record Pages cited, with the portions on which the party relies, highlighted. The administrative record pages in the Appendix shall either be in numerical order, or if not in numerical order, tabbed.
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Page 82 | RULE 16.3 - ADMINISTRATIVE WRITS
The court may order paper courtesy copies of electronically filed documents.
i) Courtesy Copies: The court may order the delivery of paper courtesy copies of electronically filed documents.
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Page 37 | Courtesy Copies
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Counsel and the parties are solely responsible for redacting personal identifiers and privileged or confidential information; the clerk will not review for compliance, and violations may result in sanctions.
h) Redaction of Confidential Information: The responsibility for redacting personal identifiers and privileged or confidential information rests solely with counsel and the parties. The clerk will not review pleadings or other documents for compliance with the law. The court may impose sanctions for violation of relevant requirements.
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Page 37 | Redaction of Confidential Information
A party may move to seal a settlement agreement attached to a notice of settlement.
Any party may move to seal a settlement agreement attached to the notice of settlement.
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Page 22 | RULE 5.3 - DUTY TO NOTIFY COURT OF SETTLEMENT
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Discovery motions should focus on specific unresolved items, boilerplate motions are disfavored, and counsel must meet and confer in good faith before the hearing to resolve or narrow disputes.
Motions for discovery shall be focused upon specific items which remain in dispute after presentation of informal requests “Boilerplate” discovery motions are disfavored. Counsel shall meet and confer before the hearing of any discovery motion in a good faith effort to resolve or narrow the disputes.
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Page 68 | RULE 14.4 - MOTIONS
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Further continuances require a proper motion and a court order.
Any further continuances may only be granted upon filing of a proper motion and order of the court.
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Page 19 | Continuances
An initial stipulated continuance requires a stipulation signed by all parties and a declaration stating the reason; the clerk must receive the request no later than the court day before the CMC, and the stipulation must propose a rescheduled CMC date no later than 30 calendar days after the initial date.
By Stipulation: Parties requesting an initial continuance must submit a stipulation signed by all parties and a declaration stating the reason for the request. The clerk must receive this request as soon as possible, but no later than the court day before the scheduled CMC. The stipulation must include the date of the rescheduled CMC, which should be no later than thirty (30) calendar days after the initial CMC was set.
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Page 19 | Continuances
A non-stipulated continuance requires a noticed motion with a hearing date before the CMC, supported by a declaration and proof of service, and may be granted only upon a finding of good cause.
Parties requesting a non-stipulated continuance must file a noticed motion and set a hearing date prior to the scheduled CMC. A declaration and proof of service must support the motion. The motion will be granted upon a finding of good cause.
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Page 19 | Continuances
Relief from chapter time limits may be granted only upon a showing of good cause, and the matter will be reset to a specific date when relief is granted.
If the judge or his or her designee grants a motion for relief from time limits, the matter will be reset on a specific date at the time the motion is granted. Motions for relief from time limits set forth in this chapter will be made and may be granted only upon a showing of good cause.
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Page 20 | RULE 3.5 - MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM TIME LIMITS
A settlement conference will not be continued without a noticed motion; the court will hear the motion at the conference unless an earlier hearing date is requested and ordered.
c) The court will not continue a settlement conference except upon a filing of a noticed motion. The court will hear the motion at the settlement conference unless an earlier date is requested and ordered.
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Page 21 | RULE 5.1 - SETTING A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE
Requests to continue law and motion matters must be based on good cause.
As it is the policy of the court to avoid unnecessary delays in law and motion matters, requests for continuances must be based on good cause.
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Page 25 | RULE 8.2 - CONTINUANCES
Other stipulated continuance requests must be made to the scheduled judge with the parties present and must state good cause and describe the bases for any previous continuances.
The parties must make all other requests for stipulated continuances of law and motion matters to the judge scheduled to hear the matter with parties in attendance. The request must indicate good cause for the continuance and describe the bases for previous continuances, if any.
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Page 26 | RULE 8.2 - CONTINUANCES
The court will accept time waivers and grant continuances only when exceptional circumstances are shown.
The court will accept time waivers and grant continuances only on a showing of exceptional circumstances.
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Page 58 | RULE 13.10 - TIMELINES
The mediator may request a continuance of a scheduled court hearing to complete mediation.
The mediator may request that the court continue any scheduled court hearing to complete mediation.
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Page 45 | Further Mediation
Criminal cases must be set and heard as early as possible, and party agreement alone will not support a continuance.
b) Continuances and Postponements: Pursuant to Penal Code section 1050, criminal cases shall be set for trial and heard at the earliest possible time. No continuances will be granted solely based on the agreement of the parties.
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Page 64 | RULE 14.3 – APPEARANCES
A continuance will not be granted because special-appearance counsel is unprepared to discuss the case.
This requirement applies to counsel of record and to counsel making special appearances. No continuance will be granted on the basis that special appearance counsel is not prepared to discuss the case.
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Page 64 | RULE 14.3 – APPEARANCES
For a stipulated continuance submitted to the clerk, the moving party must submit the request by mail or fax at least 24 hours before the hearing.
The moving party must submit this request to the clerk’s office by mail or fax at least (i) 24 hours before the scheduled hearing
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Page 26 | RULE 8.2 - CONTINUANCES
If the hearing is before a visiting judge, the moving party must submit the stipulated-continuance request at least 48 hours before the hearing.
48 hours before the scheduled hearing, if the hearing is before a visiting judge.
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Page 26 | RULE 8.2 - CONTINUANCES
The parties may agree in writing to one continuance of a law and motion matter for a reasonable period of up to 45 calendar days.
The parties may stipulate, in writing, one time to continue a law and motion matter for a reasonable amount of time not to exceed forty five (45) calendar days.
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Page 25 | RULE 8.2 - CONTINUANCES
Failure to appear for the scheduled hearing may result in the matter being dropped from the calendar.
Failure to appear at the date and time set for the hearing may result in the matter being dropped from the calendar.
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Page 26 | RULE 8.2 - CONTINUANCES
Chambers Communication Rules
During the week before trial, parties must keep the court’s calendar secretary informed about settlement likelihood and factors affecting readiness.
b) Parties must, during the week preceding the date fixed for the trial, keep the court’s calendar secretary advised as to the likelihood of settlement and any other factors that affect the readiness of the case.
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Page 23 | RULE 5.5 - DUTIES OF PARTY AT CONFERENCE
Non-parties filing motions in criminal actions may be allowed to appear remotely if they request it and contact the clerk’s office for instructions on filing form SB-CR012.
Non-parties who file motions (e.g. motion to quash) in criminal actions may be permitted to appear remotely but must request a remote appearance. To do so non-parties must contact the clerk’s office for instructions on filing local form SB-CR012
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Page 67 | Remote Appearances by Non-Parties
On the day notice is given to the opposing party, the applicant must contact the clerk by 10:00 a.m. to request a place on the next court day’s ex parte calendar.
On the day notice is given to the opposing party, the applicant must contact the clerk by 10:00 a.m. to request inclusion on the ex parte calendar for the next court day.
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Page 29 | RULE 9.5 - FAMILY LAW, Notice to Court
Applicants are requested to notify the court by telephone or in person by 10:00 a.m. the day before an ex parte hearing scheduled for 11:00 a.m.
The applicant is requested to notify the court by telephone or in person of the ex parte hearing on or before 10:00 a.m. the day before the matter is scheduled to be heard at 11:00 a.m.
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Page 27 | RULE 9.2 - LAW AND MOTION
The party requesting an ex parte hearing must inform the court if the other party intends to file a written objection.
The party requesting the ex parte hearing will also inform the court if the other party intends to file a written objection to the relief requested.
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