Court Rules

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Settlement Conference StatementCourt-wide
5 pgs
Trial BriefCourt-wide
5 pgs

Courtesy Copies

EEC Request

Court-wide
  • 1 copy

ENE Request, Proposed Order

Court-wide
  • 1 copy

Ex Parte Application, Supporting Document

Court-wide
  • By Noon the Court Day Before the Ex Parte Appearance
  • No Later Than Noon the Court Day Before the Ex Parte Appearance

Ex Parte Application, Supporting Documents

Court-wide
  • No Later Than Noon the Court Day Prior to the Ex Parte Appearance

Communication

Phone
Court-wide
(619) 450-7478
Scheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Clerk

Scheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Duty Judge

Emergencies
Filters:

Document Filing Requirements7 rules

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

At Trial Call, counsel must provide agreed jury instructions, verdict forms, Joint Trial Notebook, and In Limine Motion Notebook.

Court's wording

Counsel must provide agreed upon jury instructions and verdict forms. Additionally, counsel must provide a Joint Trial Notebook and an Inlimine Motion Notebook on this date (See Department 74 Trial Requirements). Failure to show up at Trial Call with these four items will result in a finding that you are not ready for trial.

policies and procedures dept 74 · Sep 2025 · p. 2|SectionTrial Call
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

A short declaration stating the issues in dispute along with attached copies of what has been requested and any responses given must be filed.

policies and procedures dept 74 · Sep 2025 · p. 1|SectionEx Parte Matters
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

The CMO shall designate a date for both the Trial and Trial Readiness Conference.

policies and procedures dept 74 · Sep 2025 · p. 2|SectionTrial and Trial Readiness Conference
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

The report must include the estimated trial length.

policies and procedures dept 74 · Sep 2025 · p. 2|SectionTrial Readiness Conference
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

Counsel must prepare a Case Management Order using the standardized CMO unless the case is not complex.

Court's wording

Unless otherwise ordered, counsel are to prepare a Case Management Order using the standardized CMO available on the Court’s website. A CMO is not required if the case is not complex as defined in California Rules of Court, rule 3.400.

policies and procedures dept 74 · Sep 2025 · p. 2|SectionCase Management Order
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

The CMO shall designate a date by which all new parties are to be named.

policies and procedures dept 74 · Sep 2025 · p. 2|SectionNaming new parties
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

If the motion will be unopposed, the motion shall not be filed.

policies and procedures dept 74 · Sep 2025 · p. 2|SectionIn Limine Motions

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Construction defect actions are mandatory electronic filing cases.

A construction defect action is designated as a mandatory Electronic Filing Case and is governed by General Order 010121-22(A). The electronic filing requirements must be adhered to.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Construction Defect Cases

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Case Management Statement must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the CMC hearing.

Counsel shall file a Case Management Statement no later than 15 calendar days before the hearing pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.725.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Case Management Conferences

Ex parte papers must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the business day before the scheduled ex parte appearance.

Ex Parte papers are due no later than 10:00 am the business day prior to the scheduled ex parte appearance with the appropriate fee.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Ex Parte Matters

Joint trial readiness conference report must be filed at least five court days before the TRC hearing.

A complete joint trial readiness conference report must be filed at least five court days before this hearing pursuant to Local Rule 2.1.15.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Trial Readiness Conference

Filing Fees and Waivers

Ex parte papers require the appropriate fee.

Ex Parte papers are due no later than 10:00 am the business day prior to the scheduled ex parte appearance with the appropriate fee.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Ex Parte Matters

Jury fees are due at the end of each week.

Jury fees are due at the end of each week and will be summarized through billing statements provided by the courtroom clerk.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Trial

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Courtesy copies are required for construction defect e-filings per the E-File Courtesy Copy Reference Guide.

Note the requirement of courtesy copies in the E-File Courtesy Copy Reference Guide.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Construction Defect Cases

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Meaningful meet and confer required before setting ex parte hearing; a declaration of the dispute must be filed.

A meaningful meet and confer is required before setting an ex parte hearing. Sending an email to opposing counsel stating that the matter has been set for a hearing is not considered meaningful. A short declaration stating the issues in dispute along with attached copies of what has been requested and any responses given must be filed.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Ex Parte Matters

Meaningful meet and confer required before filing any in limine motion.

A meaningful meet and confer process is required before filing any in limine motion.

Civil cases

Page 2 | In Limine Motions

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Request to continue Trial, Trial Readiness Conference, and Motion Cut-off dates may be requested by Stipulation and Proposed Order. The Court will review the Stipulation and Proposed Order and if necessary, will call the parties to schedule an Ex-Parte hearing.

Request to continue Trial, Trial Readiness Conference, and Motion Cut-off dates may be requested by Stipulation and Proposed Order. The Court will review the Stipulation and Proposed Order and if necessary, will call the parties to schedule an Ex-Parte hearing.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Continuances

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 304 rules apply across San Diego 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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  • Applies to
    Request for court reporter

    A request for a court reporter by a party with a fee waiver should use the designated form.

  • Applies to
    Exhibit exception application

    Applications for specified exhibit exceptions must be made in writing to the Criminal Supervising Judge or designee, with notice to the exhibits custodian and all parties.

  • Applies to
    Exhibit record

    When an exhibit is ordered returned, the submitting party must provide the court with a complete photographic or electronic record of it.

Filing Timing

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  • Unless otherwise specified, references to a day mean a calendar day.

  • Such a request should be made using the Request for Court Reporter by a Party with a Fee Waiver form (SDSC Form #ADM-379), available on the court’s website, www.sdcourt.ca.gov, and must be filed with the clerk at least 10 days before the proceeding. If the requesting party received less than 10 days' notice of the hearing or trial, the requesting party must file the request as soon as practicable.

  • A party seeking to be heard about a transfer ordered without a hearing or outside a hearing must request a hearing within 10 days after notice of transfer.

Service

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  • The exhibits custodian and all parties must receive notice of applications for the specified exhibit exceptions.

  • If further proceedings require a civil-case exhibit, the party that introduced it must promptly deliver it to the court and notify all parties.

  • The judgment creditor receives conformed copies showing the appearance date, time, and place for service.

Communication

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  • Court users are asked to request interpreters as far in advance as possible.

  • Requests for disability accommodations should be made as far in advance as possible and pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 1.100.

  • Court users are asked to advise the court as soon as possible when an interpreter is no longer needed.

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About Judge Blaine K. Bowman

Blaine K. Bowman is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, sitting in Department 74. The Superior Court is the state trial court serving San Diego County.

Practitioners will find this judge's published procedures in the document 'policies_and_procedures_dept_74.pdf,' which covers department policies and procedures.

Common questions about Judge Blaine K. Bowman's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Blaine K. Bowman?

Courtesy copies are required for construction defect e-filings per the E-File Courtesy Copy Reference Guide.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Construction Defect Cases

Does Judge Blaine K. Bowman require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Meaningful meet and confer required before setting ex parte hearing; a declaration of the dispute must be filed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Ex Parte Matters

What must be included with trial call submission filings before Judge Blaine K. Bowman?

At Trial Call, counsel must provide agreed jury instructions, verdict forms, Joint Trial Notebook, and In Limine Motion Notebook.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Trial Call

What must be included with ex parte papers filings before Judge Blaine K. Bowman?

Ex parte papers must include a declaration of the disputed issues with attached requests and responses.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Ex Parte Matters

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Blaine K. Bowman?

Request to continue Trial, Trial Readiness Conference, and Motion Cut-off dates may be requested by Stipulation and Proposed Order. The Court will review the Stipulation and Proposed Order and if necessary, will call the parties to schedule an Ex-Parte hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Continuances

Is electronic filing required before Judge Blaine K. Bowman?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Construction defect actions are mandatory electronic filing cases.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Construction Defect Cases

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Blaine K. Bowman?

A fee is required for covered filings. Ex parte papers require the appropriate fee.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Ex Parte Matters

What filing deadlines apply to trial readiness conference report filings before Judge Blaine K. Bowman?

Joint trial readiness conference report must be filed at least five court days before the TRC hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Trial Readiness Conference
Complete rules summary for Judge Blaine K. Bowman

Ex parte papers must include a declaration of the disputed issues with attached requests and responses.

Meaningful meet and confer required before setting ex parte hearing; a declaration of the dispute must be filed.

Ex parte papers require the appropriate fee.

Joint trial readiness conference report must be filed at least five court days before the TRC hearing.

Ex parte papers must be filed by 10:00 a.m. the business day before the scheduled ex parte appearance.

Unopposed in limine motions shall not be filed.

At Trial Call, counsel must provide agreed jury instructions, verdict forms, Joint Trial Notebook, and In Limine Motion Notebook.

Meaningful meet and confer required before filing any in limine motion.

Jury fees are due at the end of each week.

Construction defect actions are mandatory electronic filing cases.

The Case Management Order must designate a date for naming new parties.

The Case Management Order must designate dates for Trial and Trial Readiness Conference.

Counsel must prepare a Case Management Order using the standardized CMO unless the case is not complex.

Trial readiness conference report must include estimated trial length.

Request to continue Trial, Trial Readiness Conference, and Motion Cut-off dates may be requested by Stipulation and Proposed Order. The Court will review the Stipulation and Proposed Order and if necessary, will call the parties to schedule an Ex-Parte hearing.

Case Management Statement must be filed at least 15 calendar days before the CMC hearing.

Courtesy copies are required for construction defect e-filings per the E-File Courtesy Copy Reference Guide.

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