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

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • 1 copy • At Least 2 Court Days Before Hearing

Exhibits

EEC Request

Court-wide
  • 1 copy

ENE Request, Proposed Order

Court-wide
  • 1 copy

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Document Filing Requirements4 rules

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Include a copy of the relevant discovery requests and responses with your discovery motion.

ud policies and procedures dept 201 · Jun 2026 · p. 3|SectionLAW AND MOTION
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

Absent good cause, you must provide a current address and telephone number to the Court and include your contact information in each court filing.

ud policies and procedures dept 201 · Jun 2026 · p. 2|SectionAPPEARANCES
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

Put any settlement agreement in writing.

ud policies and procedures dept 201 · Jun 2026 · p. 2|SectionTRIALS
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

Parties are responsible for preparing proposed orders, judgments, and other required documents.

ud policies and procedures dept 201 · Jun 2026 · p. 3|SectionLAW AND MOTION

Filing & Service rules

Filing Fees and Waivers

Jury fees must be paid five days before trial unless a fee waiver is granted.

If a jury trial is requested, jury fees must be paid five days before trial, unless a fee waiver is granted.

Civil cases

Page 3 | JURY TRIALS

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Courtesy copies of court filings are requested, preferably delivered at least 2 court days before the hearing; failure to provide for voluminous filings may cause delays.

The Court requests courtesy copies of court filings to prepare for hearings. Courtesy copies may be delivered directly to the courtroom or to the courtesy copy box at window 11 of the criminal business office, preferably at least 2 court days before the hearing. Failure to provide courtesy copies of voluminous filings may result in delays of your matter.

Civil cases

Page 3 | LAW AND MOTION

Courtesy copies of trial exhibits are appreciated.

Courtesy copies of exhibits are appreciated.

Civil cases

Page 2 | TRIALS

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Meet and confer with the responding party before filing a discovery motion to compel.

Before filing a discovery motion to compel further responses, meet and confer with the responding party to attempt to resolve any dispute.

Civil cases

Page 3 | LAW AND MOTION

Before trial, parties must share exhibits with opposing parties, identify witnesses, and estimate trial time.

Before trial, show your exhibits to the opposing parties, identify your witnesses, and estimate how much time your case will take.

Civil cases

Page 2 | TRIALS

Parties must meet and confer before trial to attempt settlement.

Before trial, the Court requires the parties to talk by phone or in-person to see if they can reach an agreement to settle the case out of court.

Civil cases

Page 2 | TRIALS

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Trial continuances beyond 20 days after a trial request require all parties' agreement or good cause.

The Court will postpone trial beyond the 20th day after a trial request only if all parties agree or upon a showing of good cause.

Civil cases

Page 3 | 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 Rachel L. Jensen

Judge Rachel L. Jensen is a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, a state trial court serving San Diego County.

The published procedures include unlawful detainer policies and procedures for Department 201.

Common questions about Judge Rachel L. Jensen's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Rachel L. Jensen?

Details: 1 copy, delivery at least 2 court days before hearing. Courtesy copies of court filings are requested, preferably delivered at least 2 court days before the hearing; failure to provide for voluminous filings may cause delays.

View ruleSource: page 3, section LAW AND MOTION

Does Judge Rachel L. Jensen require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Meet and confer with the responding party before filing a discovery motion to compel.

View ruleSource: page 3, section LAW AND MOTION

What must be included with discovery motion filings before Judge Rachel L. Jensen?

Discovery motions must include copies of the relevant discovery requests and responses.

View ruleSource: page 3, section LAW AND MOTION

What must be included with court filing filings before Judge Rachel L. Jensen?

Absent good cause, you must provide a current address and telephone number to the Court and include your contact information in each court filing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section APPEARANCES

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Rachel L. Jensen?

Trial continuances beyond 20 days after a trial request require all parties' agreement or good cause.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Continuances

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Rachel L. Jensen?

A fee is required for covered filings, and the rule identifies waiver availability. Jury fees must be paid five days before trial unless a fee waiver is granted.

View ruleSource: page 3, section JURY TRIALS
Complete rules summary for Judge Rachel L. Jensen

Parties must meet and confer before trial to attempt settlement.

Courtesy copies of trial exhibits are appreciated.

Jury fees must be paid five days before trial unless a fee waiver is granted.

Before trial, parties must share exhibits with opposing parties, identify witnesses, and estimate trial time.

Absent good cause, you must provide a current address and telephone number to the Court and include your contact information in each court filing.

Put any settlement agreement in writing.

Courtesy copies of court filings are requested, preferably delivered at least 2 court days before the hearing; failure to provide for voluminous filings may cause delays.

Discovery motions must include copies of the relevant discovery requests and responses.

Parties must prepare proposed orders, judgments, and other required documents.

Trial continuances beyond 20 days after a trial request require all parties' agreement or good cause.

Meet and confer with the responding party before filing a discovery motion to compel.

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