Court Rules

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

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

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • 1 copy • Within 24 Hours

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

Communication

Phone

Clerk

619-450-7325
Scheduling
Phone
Court-wide
(619) 450-7478
Phone
Court-wide
Scheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Duty Judge

Emergencies
Filters:

Document Filing Requirements1 rule

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

The proposed order should contain the following language: The determination by the court that the settlement was made in good faith shall bar any other joint tortfeasor or co-obligor from any further claims against the settling tortfeasor or co-obligor for equitable comparative contribution, or partial or comparative indemnity, based on comparative negligence or comparative fault. CCP §877.6(c).

department 71 policies and procedures - honorable gregory w pollack · Jan 2026 · p. 2|SectionApplications for Good Faith Settlement

Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Ex parte moving papers must be filed by 12 noon at least one court day before the hearing.

Moving papers for the ex parte hearing should be filed by 12 noon at least one (1) court day before the scheduled hearing.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Ex parte Hearings

Courtesy Copy Requirements

A courtesy copy should also be dropped off in Dept. 71 by 12 noon one day before the scheduled hearing.

A courtesy copy should also be dropped off in Dept. 71 by 12 noon one day before the scheduled hearing.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Ex parte Hearings

Sealing & Redaction Procedures

Requests to seal court records must comply with CRC 2.550 and 2.551.

Requests to seal court records must comply with CRC 2.550 and 2.551.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Sealing Records

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Counsel must meet and confer before any ex parte hearing to pare down disputed issues.

the court requires that counsel meet and confer prior to any such ex parte hearing so that the disputed issues have been pared down as much as possible by the parties before presentation to the court.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Ex parte Hearings

Proposed default judgments claiming punitive or non-economic damages usually require a hearing.

Proposed default judgments claiming punitive damages and/or non-economic damages will usually require a hearing.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Guardianships, Publications of Summons and Default Prove-Ups

Guardian ad litem petitions, publication of summons applications, and default prove-up packages may be filed ex parte without a court appearance.

Petitions for appointment of a guardian ad litem, applications for an order for publication of summons, and submissions of a default prove-up package may be filed ex parte without the necessity of a court appearance.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Guardianships, Publications of Summons and Default Prove-Ups

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Any request to continue a court date, including the trial date, requires an ex parte court appearance.

All requests to continue court dates, including the trial date, require an ex parte court appearance.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Ex parte Hearings

Chambers Communication Rules

Ex parte hearing dates must be reserved by calling the Calendar Clerk.

Ex parte Hearings: Mon., Tues., and Thurs., 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m., but you must call the Calendar Clerk at (619) 450-7325 for a reservation for a hearing date.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Ex parte Hearings

Motions are heard by reservation only; counsel must reserve a date by calling the Calendar Clerk.

The Court hears motions by reservation only. Counsel must first reserve a date for the motion by contacting the Calendar clerk at (619) 450-7325.

Civil cases

Page 2 | Law & Motion

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 Gregory W. Pollack

Gregory W. Pollack is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, the state trial court serving San Diego County.

The judge's published procedures are contained in the document 'Department 71 Policies and Procedures,' which details the policies and procedures for Department 71.

Common questions about Judge Gregory W. Pollack's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Gregory W. Pollack?

Details: 1 copy, delivery within 24 hours. A courtesy copy should also be dropped off in Dept. 71 by 12 noon one day before the scheduled hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Ex parte Hearings

Does Judge Gregory W. Pollack require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Counsel must meet and confer before any ex parte hearing to pare down disputed issues.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Ex parte Hearings

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Gregory W. Pollack?

The proposed order should contain the following language: The determination by the court that the settlement was made in good faith shall bar any other joint tortfeasor or co-obligor from any further claims against the settling tortfeasor or co-obligor for equitable comparative contribution, or partial or comparative indemnity, based on comparative negligence or comparative fault. CCP §877.6(c).

View ruleSource: page 2, section Applications for Good Faith Settlement

How may parties contact Judge Gregory W. Pollack's chambers?

The rule lists phone 619-450-7325. Ex parte hearing dates must be reserved by calling the Calendar Clerk.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Ex parte Hearings

How does Judge Gregory W. Pollack handle sealed or redacted filings?

Requests to seal court records must comply with CRC 2.550 and 2.551.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Sealing Records

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Gregory W. Pollack?

Any request to continue a court date, including the trial date, requires an ex parte court appearance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Ex parte Hearings

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Gregory W. Pollack?

The rule states a 12:00 PM filing cutoff. Ex parte moving papers must be filed by 12 noon at least one court day before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Ex parte Hearings
Complete rules summary for Judge Gregory W. Pollack

A courtesy copy should also be dropped off in Dept. 71 by 12 noon one day before the scheduled hearing.

Counsel must meet and confer before any ex parte hearing to pare down disputed issues.

Ex parte hearing dates must be reserved by calling the Calendar Clerk.

Proposed default judgments claiming punitive or non-economic damages usually require a hearing.

Guardian ad litem petitions, publication of summons applications, and default prove-up packages may be filed ex parte without a court appearance.

Requests to seal court records must comply with CRC 2.550 and 2.551.

Any request to continue a court date, including the trial date, requires an ex parte court appearance.

Motions are heard by reservation only; counsel must reserve a date by calling the Calendar Clerk.

The proposed order should contain the following language: The determination by the court that the settlement was made in good faith shall bar any other joint tortfeasor or co-obligor from any further claims against the settling tortfeasor or co-obligor for equitable comparative contribution, or partial or comparative indemnity, based on comparative negligence or comparative fault. CCP §877.6(c).

Ex parte moving papers must be filed by 12 noon at least one court day before the hearing.

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