San Benito Superior Court Chambers Communication Rules

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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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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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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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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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Contact

Phone ?

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.