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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

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason for Request
5Court Daysnotice
2Court Daysnotice

Communication

Phone
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(619) 450-7478
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Clerk

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Document Filing Requirements3 rules

Filing RequirementsMandatory

When there is a successful overbid in open court on a sale of real property, an “Increased Bid in Open Court” (SDSC PR-065) must be completed, signed, and filed with the court before the conclusion of the hearing; otherwise, confirmation is not effective.

dept 503 policies and procedures · Jul 2024 · p. 3|SectionHearings on Sales of Real Property
Filing RequirementsImportant

Trial briefs should include: (a) enumeration of the issues to be tried and the parties’ positions thereon, including the relief sought (and any specific dollar amounts sought) on the enumerated issues as delineated the original petition; (b) statements of the applicable facts and law, including the applicable standard(s) of proof, the party bearing the burden of proof and any burden shifting; (c) any unusual evidentiary or legal issues anticipated at trial; and (d) all matters of fact to which the parties stipulate.

Document
Trial brief

Should include

  • Statement of facts
dept 503 policies and procedures · Jul 2024 · p. 3|SectionTrials and Evidentiary Hearings
Filing RequirementsImportant

Any stipulation/orders filed by the parties shall clearly state the hearings and petitions, including all ROA#s to be vacated, dismissed or taken-off calendar.

dept 503 policies and procedures · Jul 2024 · p. 4|SectionStipulation and Orders

Filing & Service rules

Chambers Communication Rules

A virtually appearing overbidding party must be able to immediately email the SDSC PR-065 form to the courtroom clerk.

If the overbidding party is appearing virtually for the proceeding, that party must have the immediate ability to transmit the SDSC PR-065 form to the courtroom clerk by email.

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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 Olga Alvarez

Olga Alvarez is a judge of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, presiding in Department 503. The court is the state trial court serving San Diego County.

Practitioners will find this judge's department policies and procedures in the published document dept_503_policies_and_procedures.pdf.

Common questions about Judge Olga Alvarez's rules

What must be included with increased bid form filings before Judge Olga Alvarez?

A successful overbidder must complete, sign, and file the Increased Bid in Open Court form (SDSC PR-065) before the hearing concludes or confirmation fails.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Hearings on Sales of Real Property

What must be included with stipulation and order filings before Judge Olga Alvarez?

Stipulations and orders must clearly identify the hearings and petitions, including all ROA numbers, to be vacated, dismissed, or taken off calendar.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Stipulation and Orders

How may parties contact Judge Olga Alvarez's chambers?

A virtually appearing overbidding party must be able to immediately email the SDSC PR-065 form to the courtroom clerk.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Hearings on Sales of Real Property
Complete rules summary for Judge Olga Alvarez

Stipulations and orders must clearly identify the hearings and petitions, including all ROA numbers, to be vacated, dismissed, or taken off calendar.

A virtually appearing overbidding party must be able to immediately email the SDSC PR-065 form to the courtroom clerk.

A successful overbidder must complete, sign, and file the Increased Bid in Open Court form (SDSC PR-065) before the hearing concludes or confirmation fails.

Trial briefs should include: (a) enumeration of the issues to be tried and the parties’ positions thereon, including the relief sought (and any specific dollar amounts sought) on the enumerated issues as delineated the original petition; (b) statements of the applicable facts and law, including the applicable standard(s) of proof, the party bearing the burden of proof and any burden shifting; (c) any unusual evidentiary or legal issues anticipated at trial; and (d) all matters of fact to which the parties stipulate.

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