Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 248 rules apply across San Bernardino Superior Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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    Form GC-010

    Counsel seeking inclusion on the Probate court appointed counsel list must complete and submit Form GC-010, with a new form due by March 31 of the following year and each subsequent year.

  • Applies to
    Financial evaluation form

    A person furnished appointed defense services in a criminal case must complete and submit a court financial evaluation form upon appointment.

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    Complaint

    A civil action filed in the court must include a Certificate of Assignment form attached to the complaint or petition.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    5 business days

    IFHMB must receive the mediation request form at least five business days before the court-noticed mediation date.

  • The parties must immediately notify the court and file the Notice of Settlement after settling the case.

  • The Notice of Status of Removed Case must be filed no later than 15 days before the case-management or trial-setting conference.

Service

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    Mediation brief
    Service
    Email

    An elected mediation brief must be emailed to the two identified IFHMB addresses at least five days before mediation.

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    Initial trial setting conference statement

    The Initial Trial Setting Conference Statement must be served no later than 10 days before the conference.

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    At issue memorandum

    The At Issue Memorandum must be served no later than 15 days before the trial setting conference.

Adjournments

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  • A continuance of the first-set trial date must be requested by a written stipulation of all parties, without an ex parte application, filed at least 15 days before the trial date.

  • Requests for continuances are governed by California Rule of Court, Rule 3.1332.

  • A party seeking a continuance or not intending to proceed must notify the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel as soon as possible and no later than 4:30 p.m. on the second court day before the hearing.

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About Judge Carlos Cabrera

Department S24, San Bernardino Justice Center, 247 W. Third Street, San Bernardino, CA. 92415

Common questions about Judge Carlos Cabrera's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Carlos Cabrera?

Courtesy copies are not permitted for ex parte pleadings.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

What must be included with exhibit flash drive filings before Judge Carlos Cabrera?

The rule requires table of contents. The flash drive containing the exhibits must include a table of contents for the court's use.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Required documents for presentation to court at Trial Readiness Conference

What must be included with in limine motion filings before Judge Carlos Cabrera?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Any in limine motion must be submitted in writing after counsel reviews the three identified cases.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Required documents for presentation to court at Trial Readiness Conference

How may parties contact Judge Carlos Cabrera's chambers?

All ex parte applications must be reserved directly with the department before filing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Carlos Cabrera?

Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. Self-represented litigants may file ex parte pleadings electronically or directly in the courtroom.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Carlos Cabrera?

The rule states a 11:45 a.m. filing cutoff. Ex parte pleadings must be received in the courtroom or electronically time stamped before 11:45 a.m. on the day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS

What rule applies to serving all parties before Judge Carlos Cabrera?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. The movant must notify all parties of the court's ruling on the ex parte application.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Carlos Cabrera

All ex parte applications must be reserved directly with the department before filing.

Self-represented litigants may file ex parte pleadings electronically or directly in the courtroom.

Attorneys must use electronic filing for ex parte pleadings.

Courtesy copies are not permitted for ex parte pleadings.

Ex parte pleadings must be received in the courtroom or electronically time stamped before 11:45 a.m. on the day before the hearing.

Failure to submit the ex parte documents before the cutoff results in cancellation of the hearing and reservation.

The movant must notify all parties of the court's ruling on the ex parte application.

A minute order with the next hearing date will be prepared and notice will be mailed to all parties or attorneys with an address on file.

A request to appear virtually must use local form No. 13-20100-360.

The flash drive containing the exhibits must include a table of contents for the court's use.

Serve opposing counsel pursuant to statute or at least five calendar days before the Trial Readiness Conference, whichever deadline is sooner.

Any in limine motion must be submitted in writing after counsel reviews the three identified cases.

A complete joint witness list must be provided to the court for the Trial Readiness Conference.

A complete joint exhibit list must be provided to the court.

All non-impeachment exhibits must be premarked and delivered to the court on the first day of trial.

Counsel must meet and confer about exhibit admissibility and provide a joint admissibility statement for each exhibit on the first day of trial.

All exhibits must be digital and saved on a flash drive containing a table of contents for the court.

The exhibit flash drive must be provided to both the clerk and the court on the first day of trial.

Only one original premarked set of exhibits may be provided to the court for marking as the court's original.

A joint statement of the case is a required document for the Trial Readiness Conference.

The submission must include proposed jury instructions with a face page listing CACI instructions sequentially and any special instructions, with full CACI and special instructions attached.

A proposed special verdict form is required when a party requests one.

A trial brief is a mandatory document for the Trial Readiness Conference.

Documents for presentation at the Trial Readiness Conference must be served on opposing counsel pursuant to statute or at least five calendar days before the conference, whichever is sooner.

A complete joint witness list must be provided to the court.

A complete joint exhibit list must be provided to the court.

Counsel must meet and confer about exhibit admissibility and provide a joint statement addressing each exhibit on the first day of trial.

A list of controverted issues and stipulations is required.

A trial brief is required.

All non-impeachment exhibits must be premarked and delivered to the court on the first day of trial.

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