Santa Barbara Superior Court Filing Timing and Cure Windows
115 rules from official source documents
Rules 51 to 100, page 2 of 3
Filing cutoffs, deemed-filed rules, rejection handling, cure periods, and outage procedures.
Filing deadlines
CRITICAL
After remand, each party must file the required declaration within 30 days after the remand order is filed.
To complete the superior court’s file after remand, within 30 days of the filing of the order of remand, each party shall file a declaration describing the material pleadings that party filed in the federal action and the pertinent orders or rulings entered in the federal action.
CRITICALCivil cases
For an additional exhibit of more than five pages, the offering attorney or party must deliver the complete original hard-copy exhibit to the Court immediately after the hearing.
If the exhibit consists of more than 5 pages, the court clerk will print a black & white copy of the face page only, and the proffering attorney or party shall deliver the complete original hard copy exhibit to the Court immediately upon conclusion of the hearing.
CRITICALCivil cases
The Department must receive hard-copy exhibits at least three business (court) days before the hearing or trial.
Hard copy exhibits must be received by the Department at least 3 business (court) days prior to the hearing or trial date.
CRITICAL
A nonprofessional supervised-visitation provider must file the completed and signed FL-324(NP) before beginning services.
(3) [Nonprofessional Providers] Prior to providing services, a nonprofessional supervised visitation provider shall file a completed and signed Judicial Council form FL- 324(NP).
CRITICALCivil cases
If the clerk's black-and-white copy of an additional exhibit of five pages or fewer needs a hard-copy supplement, the attorney or offering party must deliver the original to the Court immediately after the hearing.
If this black and white copy needs to be supplemented with a hard copy of the actual exhibit, the attorney or proffering party shall deliver the original hard copy exhibit to the Court immediately upon conclusion of the hearing.
CRITICAL
The SC-6004 Increased Bid in Open Court form must be filed before the hearing concludes.
When there is a successful overbid in open court on a sale of real property, an "Increased Bid in Open Court" form (local court form number (SC-6004)) must be completed, signed, and filed with the court before the conclusion of the hearing; otherwise, confirmation is not effective.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 2 court days
CASA reports must be filed no later than two court days before the hearing.
Court-appointed CASA volunteers shall submit a written court report for all hearings, for filing with the court no later than two court days prior to a hearing.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 15 calendar days
Unless expressly exempted by the court, the CMC statement must be filed no later than 15 calendar days before the conference.
Unless expressly exempted by the Court, counsel or self-represented litigants are required to meet and confer as set forth in CRC 3.724 and to file case management conference statements no later than 15 calendar days prior to the CMC as set forth in CRC 3.725.
CRITICAL
If no objections are made when a case is called, or if written objections are not on file at the time of the scheduled hearing, the tentative ruling will be deemed the final order.
If no objections are made when a case is called, or if written objections are not on file at the time of the scheduled hearing, the tentative ruling will be deemed the final order.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 5 court days
For a live-testimony default-judgment application, the plaintiff must file the application and supporting papers at least five court days before the hearing.
and must file the application and all supporting papers, at least five court days prior to the hearing.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 5 court days
The joint statement of the case must be e-filed five court days before trial.
A joint statement of the case for the benefit of the jury to be read during voir dire is to be e-filed five (5) court days before the trial date, with a courtesy copy e-mailed to SM1Continue@sbcourts.org. Use eFiling code “Statement” and add the trial date in the Filing Description field followed by “Joint”.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Deadline
- 3 business days
Hard-copy exhibits must be delivered to the Court at least three business days before the hearing or trial.
Hard copies of all exhibits must be delivered to the Court at least three business days prior to the scheduled hearing or trial.
CRITICALCivil cases
In-person exhibit packets must reach the court at least three court (business) days before the hearing or trial and must be labeled with the case name, case number, hearing date, court department, and party name.
1. Delivery in-person at the courthouses. Exhibit packets must be received by the court at least 3 court (business) days prior to the hearing or trial date. Packets must be labeled with the case name, case number, date of hearing, the court department, and the party name.
CRITICAL
Counsel must e-lodge the trial depositions before trial begins.
Prior to the commencement of trial, counsel shall e-lodge all depositions to be used in trial with the court and advise the court if there are any depositions which are unsigned.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 5 court days
Unless the court orders otherwise, the application and supporting documentary evidence must be filed at least five court days before the hearing.
Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the application and all supporting documentary evidence must be filed with the court at least five court days prior to the hearing.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Deadline
- 3 court days
Mailed exhibit packets must reach the court at least three court days before the hearing or trial.
Exhibit packets must be received by the court at least 3 court days prior to the hearing or trial date.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Deadline
- 3 court days
Mailed exhibit packets must reach the courthouse where the hearing will take place at least three court days before the hearing or trial.
Exhibit packets may be mailed to the courthouse where your hearing will take place; either Lompoc or Santa Barbara. Exhibit packets must be received by the court at least 3 court (business) days prior to the hearing or trial date. You must mail the exhibits with enough lead time for the court to receive them at least 3 court days before the court date.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 7 calendar days
Unless there is an emergency, the Notice of Cancellation must be filed within seven calendar days after receipt of the Notice of Mediation.
(1) File and serve a Notice of Cancellation (see Local Form # SC-4017). The use of the Notice of Cancellation of Mediation form is mandatory and must be filed and served on the other parent, unless there is an emergency, within seven (7) calendar days of the receipt of the Notice of Mediation; and
CRITICAL
Mini-opening statements must be e-filed at least five days before trial.
Those must be e-filed with the court in writing at least five (5) days before trial.
CRITICALCivil cases
For an additional exhibit longer than five pages, the proffering attorney or party must deliver the complete original hard copy to the Court immediately after the hearing.
If the exhibit consists of more than 5 pages, the court clerk will print a black & white copy of the face page only, and the proffering attorney or party shall deliver the complete original hard copy exhibit to the Court immediately upon conclusion of the hearing.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 5 court days
Each party must file, serve, and email the required trial-preparation materials five court days before the Trial Confirmation Conference.
Five court days prior to Trial Confirmation Conference date, each party shall file, serve, and email to all counsel of record and to the court, at csterne@sbcourts.org, as an email attachment (Microsoft Word preferred) the following:
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 24 hours
The transcript must be submitted to the court and counsel 24 hours before the tape is played, unless good cause is shown.
No audio or video tape shall be played unless a transcript of the audio has been submitted to the court and counsel 24 hours prior to playing the tape, absent a showing of good cause.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 5 court days
Each party must file, serve, and email the required jury-trial submissions five court days before the Trial Confirmation Conference.
Five court days prior to the Trial Confirmation Conference, each party shall file, serve and email to all counsel of Record, to the Judge at csterne@sbcourts.org, and to the Judge's clerk at nreigelman@sbcourts.org as an email attachment in Microsoft Word format the following:
CRITICALCivil cases
The listed trial materials must be filed forthwith if they have not already been filed.
Each party, if they have not already done so, shall forthwith file, serve and, e-mail to the court at dgeck@sbcourts.org as an e-mail attachment (Microsoft Word preferred) the following: 1. The table of contents of the party’s evidence binder 2. A complete witness list of the party’s proposed witnesses; 3. The party’s trial brief; 4. Any in limine motions offered by the party.
CRITICALCivil cases
The transcript must be submitted to the court and counsel 24 hours before the tape is played, absent good cause.
No audio or video tape shall be played unless a transcript of the audio has been submitted to the court and counsel 24 hours prior to playing the tape, absent a showing of good cause.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Deadline
- 24 hours
Supplemental requested jury instructions must be submitted at the earliest opportunity and at least 24 hours before the instruction conference, absent good cause.
Except for good cause shown, all supplemental requested jury instructions shall be submitted at the earliest opportunity and no later than 24 hours before the jury instruction conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
The listed jury-instruction materials must be filed forthwith if they have not already been filed.
Each party, if they have not already done so, shall forthwith file, serve, and e-mail to the court at dgeck@sbcourts.org as an e-mail attachment (Microsoft Word preferred) the following: 1. A list of the parties’ requested CACI instructions, by number; 2. A document containing the edited text of each CACI Instruction as the party wants it given 3. The text of any requested special jury instruction, with supporting authorities;
CRITICALCivil cases
The witness list must be filed within 18 hours, unless already filed.
If not already done, each lead trial counsel shall, within eighteen (18) hours, file, serve and, e-mail to the court at dgeck@sbcourts.org as an e-mail attachment (Microsoft Word preferred) a complete witness list of the party’s proposed witnesses.
CRITICALCivil cases
The evidence-binder table of contents must be filed within 18 hours, unless already filed.
If not already done, each lead trial counsel shall, within eighteen (18) hours, file, serve and, e-mail to the court at dgeck@sbcourts.org as an e-mail attachment (Microsoft Word preferred) a table of contents of that party’s exhibits in the evidence binder.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Deadline
- 18 hours
The jury instructions must be filed within 18 hours.
If not already done, each lead trial counsel shall, within eighteen (18) hours, file, serve and, e-mail to the court at dgeck@sbcourts.org as an e-mail attachment
CRITICAL
All depositions to be used at trial must be e-lodged before the commencement of trial.
Prior to the commencement of trial, counsel shall e-lodge all depositions to be used in trial, with the court and advise the court if there are any depositions which are unsigned.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 5 court days
E-file the joint statement of the case five court days before the trial date.
A joint statement of the case for the benefit of the jury to be read during voir dire is to be e-filed five (5) court days before the trial date, with a courtesy copy e-mailed to SM2Continue@sbcourts.org. Use eFiling code “Statement” and add the trial date in the Filing Description field followed by “Joint”.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 5 court days
Exhibit lists must be e-filed at least five court days before trial.
A joint exhibit list, to the extent possible, and separate exhibit lists otherwise, is to be e-filed at least five (5) court days before the trial date with a courtesy copy e-mailed to SM2Continue@sbcourts.org. Use eFiling code “Exhibit List” and add the trial date in the Filing Description field.
CRITICAL
File the MSC/Mediation Requirements with the court one week before the scheduled MSC.
The requirements are to be filed with the court one (1) week prior to the scheduled MSC.
CRITICAL
Mini-opening statements of no more than three (3) minutes per side are allowed before jury selection. Those must be e-filed with the court in writing at least five (5) days before trial. Use eFiling code “Statement” and add the trial date in the Filing Description field followed by “opening”.
Mini-opening statements of no more than three (3) minutes per side are allowed before jury selection. Those must be e-filed with the court in writing at least five (5) days before trial. Use eFiling code “Statement” and add the trial date in the Filing Description field followed by “opening”.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 5 court days
Jury trial briefs must be e-filed at least five court days before trial.
Trial briefs, with a separate agreed upon statement of the case, are to be e-filed at least five (5) court days before the trial date with a courtesy copy e-mailed to SM2Continue@sbcourts.org. Use eFiling code “Trial Brief” and add the trial date in the Filing Description field.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 5 court days
E-file proposed jury instructions and related materials five court days before trial.
A list of proposed jury instructions by CACI numbers and any pinpoint instructions, special findings, and verdict forms are to be e-filed five (5) court days before the trial date. Any proposed language that is added to and/or differs from the CACI approved language shall be identified as a “Special Instruction” in the heading with a separate attachment with any supporting points and authorities. Use eFiling code “Jury Instructions, Proposed, Filed” and add the trial date in the Filing Description field.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 5 court days
Motions in limine must be e-filed at least five court days before trial.
Motions in limine are to be e-filed at least five (5) court days before the trial; Opposition papers shall be e-filed at least one (1) court day before the trial date.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 10 calendar days
The remote-appearance request must be filed at least 10 calendar days before the hearing.
If extenuating circumstances exist that require a remote appearance, the court requires the filing of local Form SC-2073, Request to Appear by Zoom Videoconference/Order, at least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing date for the court’s review and consideration.
CRITICAL
Non-jury trial briefs must be submitted no later than three days before trial.
Trial briefs directed at key controverted issues, complete with points and authorities, shall be submitted to the court no later than three (3) days prior to date set for trial.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 5 court days
Witness lists must be e-filed at least five court days before trial.
Witness lists must be e-filed to show to the jury at the outset of voir dire with a courtesy copy e-mailed to SM2Continue@sbcourts.org at least five (5) court days before the trial date. Use eFiling code “Witness List” and add the trial date in the Filing Description field.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 3 court days
E-file a joint exhibit list when possible, or separate exhibit lists otherwise, at least three court days before trial; also email a courtesy copy and use the required code and filing-description date.
A joint exhibit list, to the extent possible, and separate exhibit lists otherwise, is to be e-filed at least three (3) court days before the trial date, with a courtesy copy e-mailed to SM4Continue@sbcourts.org. Use eFiling code “Exhibit List”. Add the trial date in the Filing Description field.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 10 calendar days
The Zoom appearance request form must be filed at least 10 calendar days before the hearing.
If extenuating circumstances exist that require a remote appearance, the court requires the filing of local Form SC-2073, Request to Appear by Zoom Videoconference/Order, at least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing date for the court’s review and consideration.
CRITICAL
Motions in limine must be e-filed at least three court days before trial.
Motions in limine are to be e-filed at least three (3) court days before the trial date;
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 5 court days
Each party must submit and serve its mandatory settlement conference statement no later than five court days before the initial settlement conference date.
No later than five court days before the initial date set for the settlement conference, each party must submit to the court and serve on each party a mandatory settlement conference statement as required by CRC 3.1380(c) and Local Rule 1423.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 3 court days
E-file trial briefs at least three court days before trial, email a courtesy copy to the specified address, use eFiling code “Trial Brief,” and add the trial date in the Filing Description field.
Trial briefs are to be e-filed at least three (3) court days before the trial date, with a courtesy copy e- mailed to SM4Continue@sbcourts.org. Use eFiling code “Trial Brief”. Add the trial date in the Filing Description field.
CRITICAL
Proposed jury instructions must be e-filed three court days before trial.
A list of proposed jury instructions by CACI numbers and any pinpoint instructions are to be e-filed three (3) court days before the trial date. Use eFiling code “Jury Instructions, Proposed, Filed”. Add the trial date in the Filing Description field.
CRITICAL
The joint statement of the case must be e-filed three court days before trial, with an emailed courtesy copy.
A joint statement of the case for the benefit of the jury to be read during voir dire, is to be e-filed three (3) court days before the trial date, with a courtesy copy e-mailed to SM4Continue@sbcourts.org. Use eFiling code “Statement”. Add the trial date in the Filing Description field followed by “Joint”.
CRITICAL
Opposition papers to motions in limine must be e-filed one court day before trial.
Opposition papers shall be e-filed one (1) court day before the trial date.
CRITICAL
The Zoom appearance request must be e-filed at least 10 days before trial.
In-person appearances of all parties, witnesses, and counsel is required. If exigent circumstances necessitate a Zoom appearance, local form SC-2073, Request to Appear by Zoom Videoconference/Order, must be e-filed for the court’s consideration at least 10-days prior to trial with service to the other side.
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