Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 524 rules apply across Solano 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
    Motion

    All motions must include substantially the stated notice of the court’s tentative rulings system.

  • Applies to
    Ex parte application
    Must include
    certificate of service

    Before the ex parte hearing, the moving party must file a sworn declaration confirming timely notice and showing proof of service of applicable papers.

  • Applies to
    Initial filing form

    Each CEQA mandamus action must include an initial filing form designating it as Environmental Law.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Acknowledgement of judge assignment
    Service
    Personal service to court

    When the plaintiff, plaintiff’s attorney, or agent receives the judge-assignment notice in person, the person must acknowledge receipt, and the clerk must file the acknowledgement with proof of personal service.

  • Applies to
    Judge assignment notice
    Service
    Mail to opposing party

    If the judge-assignment notice is not acknowledged in person, the clerk must mail it to the plaintiff’s address of record by first-class mail and file proof of mailing.

  • Deadline
    5 calendar days
    Applies to
    Judge assignment notice

    The plaintiff must promptly notify all existing and later-entering parties of the judge assignment and file proof of service within five days after the notice is served.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    5 court days

    An inmate's supporting written declarations must be filed at least five court days in advance.

  • Deadline
    5 court days

    An inmate seeking a telephonic appearance must submit a written request at least five court days in advance.

  • Deadline
    3 court days

    Motion papers must be received within three court days after reserving a law-and-motion date, or the reserved date will be canceled.

Fees

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  • Fee
    $150
    Applies to
    Jury fee deposit

    A $150.00 advance jury fee must be deposited with the Clerk of the Court.

  • Applies to
    Jury fee deposit

    Jury fees deposited after June 27, 2012 cannot be refunded.

  • Applies to
    Jury fee deposit

    The jury-fee forfeiture rule applies only when the jury fees were deposited on or before June 27, 2012.

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Common questions about Judge Alesia Jones's rules

What must be included with waiver of accountings filings before Judge Alesia Jones?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Waivers of accountings must conform to the language of Local Rule 7.71 and Local Form 7001-PR.

View ruleSource: page 6, section IN RE THE ESTATE OF TAEKO FISHER, DECEASED

What must be included with amended petition filings before Judge Alesia Jones?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The amended petition must specify the newspaper used for publication.

View ruleSource: page 7, section Pregrants and Tentative Rulings

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Alesia Jones?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. The personal representative in the Felciano estate must file the Inventory and Appraisal within four months after letters issue.

View ruleSource: page 9, section Pregrants and Tentative Rulings

What rule applies to service for petition before Judge Alesia Jones?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. A proof of service showing proper notice to all persons entitled to notice of the original or amended petition is required.

View ruleSource: page 8, section Pregrants and Tentative Rulings
Complete rules summary for Judge Alesia Jones

Waivers of accountings must conform to the language of Local Rule 7.71 and Local Form 7001-PR.

The amended petition must specify the newspaper used for publication.

The amended petition must list the petitioner’s name.

The amended petition must provide the place of death.

The amended petition must provide the decedent’s address at death.

The amended petition must identify the item 3.e. basis for not requiring a bond; absent waivers by all heirs, the court intends to set a bond.

If a codicil exists, the petitioner must lodge it.

The petitioner must clarify whether the will is lost and provide the missing attachment explaining why Probate Code section 6124 does not apply.

The named executors’ declinations must be attached to the petition.

The surviving spouse must be listed in item 8 and given notice.

The amended petition must mark either item 5.a(3) or 5.a(4), and either item 5.a(7) or 5.a(8).

The amended petition must mark either “was” or “was not” in item 5.b.

The amended petition must provide the spouse’s name, relationship to the decedent, age, and address.

The amended petition must clarify whether each listed person other than the petitioner and Clarence Cameron is an adult or a minor.

The amended petition must provide the relationships of Winfred Cameron and Lucille Varnes.

The amended petition must provide information for named executors Beluha Hardgray and Jean Price and give them notice.

The amended petition must list the names and information of all trustees and beneficiaries of the decedent’s trust.

The petitioner must file a copy of the trust and all amendments, disclaimers, and corrections under confidential cover.

A proof of service showing proper notice to all persons entitled to notice of the original or amended petition is required.

Duties and Liabilities Form DE-147 is required.

The personal representative in the Felciano estate must file the Inventory and Appraisal within four months after letters issue.

The personal representative in the Felciano estate must file either a petition for final distribution or a first status report within 12 months after letters issue.

All information fields on the request-for-oral-argument form must be completed or the request will be denied.

A party or attorney appearing by Zoom for a law and motion matter, evidentiary hearing, or court trial is deemed to agree to email or electronic service of the court’s post-hearing order.

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