Tehama Superior Court
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Format Requirements5 rules
Mediator communications outside those permitted by the cited rule or statute must be in writing.
Court's wording
As more fully stated in Rule 5.235 of the California Rules of Court and Family Code Section 216, when certain ex-parte communications are permitted by the mediator, any such communications outside of those as described in the Rule or Family Code Section shall be in writing and shall be served on the opposing party.
any person who wishes to make a complaint or objection regarding the performance of the Family Law Facilitator shall make such a complaint in writing
- Complaint
Formatting
- •Complaint must be in writing
The clerk cannot accept documents that are not stapled and organized.
In order for the court to receive faxed signatures, you will need to go through a fax filing agency, otherwise an original signature is required.
When filing documents, you need to provide the clerk with one original and the appropriate number of copies.
Document Filing Requirements32 rules
When approving an application under the delegation, the clerk must check the grant box on the approved FW-003 form.
Court's wording
When approving an application as authorized by this delegation of authority, the clerk of the court shall check the box on the approved Judicial Council form (FW-003 – Order on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court)) indicating that the request to waive court fees is granted.
An individual selected and approved to participate in collaborative case planning must sign a written agreement acknowledging confidentiality and the permitted exceptions to nondisclosure.
Court's wording
Any individual selected by a parent or legal guardian of the minor and approved by the Tehama County Department of Social Services (in cases arising under Welfare & Institutions Code §300 et seq.) or the Tehama County Probation Department (in cases arising under Welfare & Institutions Code §600 et seq.) for the purpose of participation in collaborative case planning regarding the minor. Any such individual shall be required to sign a written agreement acknowledging that any information received from the Tehama County Department of Social Services, Child Protective Services Division or the Tehama County Probation Department is confidential and may not be disclosed, except as permitted by Welfare & Institutions Code §827 or by the Court order.
including a copy of the order or judgment, which shall be kept on file by the releasing agency
Prior to any such release, the agency must secure a written request by the requesting party, including a copy of the order or judgment
The required notification must be made through an appropriate written filing.
Court's wording
If a party and/or attorney will not oppose a motion filed by opposing counsel or if the moving counsel decides to drop the matter from calendar, that party and/or attorney shall promptly so notify opposing counsel and the Court via the appropriate written filing.
The statement must say whether the party requests an official court reporter.
Court's wording
In accordance with California Rules of Court (currently Rule 2.956) each party to a civil trial as defined in said rule must serve and file a statement at least ten calendar days in advance of the trial date, or as soon as practicable if the proceeding is set with less than 10 days’ notice, stating whether that party requests the presence of an official court reporter.
Any fee waiver request must be submitted by filing a Request for Court Reporter by a Party with a Fee Waiver (form FW-020).
granted a fee waiver, a completed Request to Waive court Fees (form FW-001 or form FW-001-GC) must be filed at the same time as the request for court reporter.
The declaration regarding notice must identify the date, time, and manner of notice, the person informed, and any response; if notice was not completed, it must explain the good-faith efforts made or why notice should not be required.
Court's wording
The declaration regarding notice shall include the date, time, and manner of notice, and shall identify the name of the party informed and any response. If notice was not completed, the declaration shall further state that the applicant in good faith attempted to inform the opposing party but was unable to do so, specifying the efforts made to inform the opposing party or that, for reasons specified, the applicant should not be required to inform the opposing party.
A party seeking a restraining order must identify in its first filed paper any unexpired orders in which a requesting party previously obtained an order against another party or was restrained by another party; the court may impose sanctions for noncompliance.
Court's wording
Any party seeking a restraining order (temporary, preliminary or permanent and including but not limited to Domestic Violence and Harassment restraining orders) shall in its first filed paper identify any unexpired restraining orders [criminal, family law, juvenile, and orders of any other court] in which any party requesting relief has: (1) previously obtained a restraining order against any other party and (2) previously been restrained by any other party. The Court may issue sanctions against any party not complying with this requirement.
When the stated conditions apply, the clerk must include schedule-calculated attorney fees in the clerk's judgment.
Court's wording
Where a prevailing party is entitled to the recovery of reasonable attorney fees in an otherwise appropriate clerk's judgment, the clerk shall include attorney fees computed pursuant to the fee schedule contained in this rule.
Each party must serve and file a settlement conference statement at least five days before the conference, containing the specified positions, damages, and factual and legal summary.
Court's wording
At least five days before the settlement conference, each party shall serve and file a settlement conference statement, which shall identify the positions of the various parties, shall include settlement positions and demands, shall itemize economic and noneconomic damages, and shall recite a brief summary of the facts and law upon which the filing party relies.
A request for fees in excess of this schedule shall be allowed only upon legal authority and a declaration provided by the prevailing supporting same.
All parties who have appeared in a case must file a Case Management Conference Statement (CM-110) 5 days prior to the date for the case management conference.
A complaint about appointed counsel must identify the complainant and the alleged facts underlying the complaint.
Court's wording
Any complaint concerning such appointed counsel shall be made in writing to the Court Executive Office, and shall clearly identify the name of complainant and the alleged facts underlying the complaint.
Before the evaluation begins, the evaluator must be provided a copy of the order appointing the evaluator.
Court's wording
If an evaluator is appointed, he or she shall be provided prior to commencing the evaluation process with a copy of the court order which specifies the appointment of the evaluator under relevant statutes, including the following statutes in effect at the time of adoption of these rules: Evidence Code § 730, Family Code § 3110, or CCP § 2032.
The evaluator shall comply with this rule and applicable law and shall submit form FL-326 (or its successor form) with regard to training and educational requirements.
Complaints concerning an evaluator shall be submitted in writing to the Court Executive Officer who is designated as the complaint coordinator.
All professional supervised visitation providers must sign a declaration of Supervised Visitation Provider (Professional) Judicial Council Form (FL-324(P)) stating that all training and qualification requirements to be a professional provider have been met.
Before serving as a visitation provider, each nonprofessional supervised visitation provider must file FL-324(NP) declaring that all provider requirements have been met.
Court's wording
All nonprofessional supervised visitation providers are required to file a Declaration of Supervised Visitation Provider (Nonprofessional) Judicial Council Form (FL-324(NP)) stating that all requirements to be a nonprofessional provider have been met before serving as a visitation provider.
An updated copy of the provider’s FL-324(P) shall be resubmitted with each visitation report.
The CASA Program must report regularly to the Juvenile Court presiding judge and provide evidence that it follows the specified child-advocate guidelines.
Court's wording
The CASA Program shall report regularly to the presiding judge of the Juvenile court with evidence that it is operating under the guidelines established by the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association and the California State Guidelines for child advocates.
The judicial officer appointing a CASA must sign an order authorizing the CASA to review specific relevant documents and interview case participants.
Court's wording
To accomplish the appointment of a CASA, the judge, commissioner or referee making the appointment shall sign an order granting the CASA the authority to review specific relevant documents and interview parties involved in the case, as well as other
The official electronic recording, or a court-made copy, is transmitted as the record of oral proceedings without transcription and satisfies reporter’s-transcript requirements, unless the trial court judge orders a transcript.
Court's wording
In accordance with California Rules of Court, Rules 8.916, 8.917 and 8.860 et seq., the original of an official electronic recording of the trial court proceedings, or a copy made by the court, shall be transmitted as the record of these oral proceedings without being transcribed. This official electronic recording satisfies any requirement in these rules or in any statute for a reporter’s transcript of these proceedings. The trial court judge may order that a transcript be prepared as the record of the oral proceedings.
For appeals in limited civil, misdemeanor, and infraction cases, the original trial court file is used instead of a clerk’s transcript.
Court's wording
In accordance with California Rules of Court, Rules 8.833, 8.863 and 8.914, the Appellate Division elects to use the original trial court file in lieu of a clerk’s transcript on appeal in appeals of limited civil, misdemeanor and infraction cases.
Filming, photography, and electronic recording anywhere in the courthouse require approval by a judge’s written order.
Court's wording
Unless approved by a written order of a Judge of the Superior Court, no filming, videotaping, photographing, and/or electronic recording is permitted in any area of the courthouse, including, but not limited to, entrances, exits, and hallways.
A copy of the order approving media coverage must be presented to the Bailiff, stationed at the entrance of the courthouse, prior to any coverage commencing. If such an order is not presented, media coverage may be prohibited.
No microphones, cameras or recording devices shall be permitted in any courtroom, unless the judge hearing the matter within the courtroom has expressly authorized the same in a written order, pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 1.150.
Please make sure all documents are dated and signed.
If a nonprofessional provider will be used, the parents should inform the court and file the FL-324(NP) form with the court.
If requesting copies by mail, write a letter specifically stating what it is that you want, along with a case number and payment. You must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope to receive copies through the mail.
Whenever a case settles, each plaintiff and any other party seeking affirmative relief must immediately file written notice of the settlement by filing Notice of Settlement in compliance with California Rule of Court 3.1385.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Electronic filing is required for documents in unlimited civil matters except Civil Harassment matters, with self-represented parties exempt from the mandate; electronically filed documents have the same legal effect as original paper documents.
Self-represented parties are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements pursuant to California Rule of Court 2.253(b)(2) but are encouraged to participate voluntarily in filing electronically. A document that is filed electronically shall have the same legal effect as an original paper document. 1. Mandatory Electronic Filing: The Superior Court of California, County of Tehama, requires the electronic filing of documents pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure 1010.6 and California Rules of Court, Rule 2.250 et seq for the following Case Types/Categories: a. All Unlimited Civil matters excluding Civil Harassment.
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Page 10 | RULE 7. FILING OF DOCUMENTS — A. Electronic Filing
Wills and codicils, bonds, subpoenas and subpoenaed documents, exhibits, copy requests, writs and abstracts, and specified family-law filings may not be electronically filed.
Limitations of Filings: The Superior Court of California, County of Tehama, notwithstanding any other provision of law or this rule, the following items may not be electronically filed: a. Wills, Codicils b. Bonds c. Subpoenas, Subpoenaed Documents d. Exhibits e. Copy Requests f. Writs, Abstracts g. Entry of Defaults and Notice of Entry of Judgments for Family Law Cases (excluding Department of Child Support Services)
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Page 11 | 4. Limitations of Filings
Self-represented parties may file electronically voluntarily and are encouraged to do so, but electronic filing is not mandatory for them.
Self-represented parties are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements pursuant to California Rule of Court 2.253(b)(2) but are encouraged to participate voluntarily in filing electronically.
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Page 10 | RULE 7. FILING OF DOCUMENTS — A. Electronic Filing
Electronic filing is permitted for case types not enumerated in subsection (a), including the listed categories.
permits the electronic filing of documents pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure 1010.6 and California Rules of Court, rule 2.250 et seq for all case types not enumerated in subsection (a), including but not limited to: a. Subsequent Criminal (Felony/Misdemeanor) b. Subsequent Traffic/Infractions c. Juvenile Justice/Dependency d. Probate e. All Family Law, except Adoption. f. Limited Civil
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Page 11 | Mandatory Court Rules
Fax filing is permitted and must comply with applicable law and California Rules of Court.
Fax filing is permitted and shall be accomplished pursuant to law and California Rules of Court (currently Rule 2.303).
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Page 14 | RULE 11. FACSIMILE FILING
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The recording-system request deadline is no later than five days before the proceedings to be recorded.
In lieu thereof, a recording system is available for misdemeanor or infraction cases pursuant to Penal Code §1045 upon direct request to the Clerk of the Court no later than five days in advance of the proceedings to be recorded.
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Page 6 | RULE 3. COURT REPORTERS, A. Criminal / Juvenile Dependency / Juvenile Justice
Each party to a covered civil trial must serve and file a statement at least ten calendar days before trial, or as soon as practicable when the proceeding is set with less than ten days’ notice.
In accordance with California Rules of Court (currently Rule 2.956) each party to a civil trial as defined in said rule must serve and file a statement at least ten calendar days in advance of the trial date, or as soon as practicable if the proceeding is set with less than 10 days’ notice, stating whether that party requests the presence of an official court reporter.
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Page 6 | RULE 3. COURT REPORTERS, B. Civil Matters
Documents may be electronically transmitted at any time, and acceptance for filing is deemed to occur on the date the Court receives the document.
Documents may be electronically transmitted to the Court at any time of the day. Acceptance of documents for filing shall be deemed to occur on the date the document was received by the Court in accordance with CCP 1010.6(b)(3).
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Page 11 | B. Time of Filing Papers
The document drop box accepts documents Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; documents are deemed filed the same day after satisfactory completeness review.
A document drop box is available pursuant to CRC Rule 2.210. Documents will be accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and deemed filed the same day upon satisfactory review for completeness.
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Page 12 | B. Time of Filing Papers
Documents hand delivered during the clerk’s window hours are filed when received.
Documents being hand delivered during clerks’ window hours will be filed at the time received.
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Page 12 | B. Time of Filing Papers
Each party must file the settlement conference statement at least five days before the conference.
At least five days before the settlement conference, each party shall serve and file a settlement conference statement, which shall identify the positions of the various parties, shall include settlement positions and demands, shall itemize economic and noneconomic damages, and shall recite a brief summary of the facts and law upon which the filing party relies.
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Page 13 | RULE 10.A(1). Settlement Conference Statement
Parties who have appeared must file the CM-110 statement five days before the case management conference.
All parties who have appeared in a case must file a Case Management Conference Statement (CM-110) 5 days prior to the date for the case management conference.
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Page 14 | RULE 10.B. Case Management Conferences
Professional providers already on the list must submit Form FL-324(P) and documentation by the first week of January each year.
The FL-324(P) and documentation must be submitted by the first week of January each year for professional providers already included on the list.
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Page 18 | I. Supervised Visitation Providers
New supervised visitation providers must submit Form FL-324(P) and documentation to the Family Court Services Director before their first supervised visit.
The Declaration (FL-324(P)) and documentation must be submitted to the Family Court Services Director before the first supervised visit for new providers.
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Page 18 | I. Supervised Visitation Providers
CASA reports must be filed with the court at least three court days before the hearing.
CASA reports shall be filed with the court at least three (3) court days prior to the hearing.
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Page 22 | E. CASA Reports
A person who has used the Family Law Facilitator’s services must file a written complaint with the Court Executive Officer within 60 days of the last event leading to the complaint.
any person who wishes to make a complaint or objection regarding the performance of the Family Law Facilitator shall make such a complaint in writing and shall file it with the Court Executive Officer within sixty (60) days of the last event leading to the complaint. This procedure applies only to those persons who have actually utilized the services of the Family Law Facilitator.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Family Law Facilitator Complaint Resolution Procedure
Parties should request a court reporter 10 calendar days before the proceeding, or as soon as practicable if it was set with less than 10 days’ notice.
Parties should file the request 10 calendar days before the proceedings for which a court reporter is desired, or as soon as practicable if the proceeding is set with less than 10 days’ notice.
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A judge determines whether notice is adequate, and a clerk may not reject a filing for inadequate notice.
A judge makes determinations re notice, and no clerk shall reject a filing because of inadequate notice.
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Page 8 | RULE 5. RESTRAINING ORDERS
Documents may be submitted in court for consideration if the matter is scheduled to be on calendar within one hour.
If the matter is scheduled to be on calendar within one hour, the documents may be submitted in court for consideration.
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Page 12 | B. Time of Filing Papers
The required written Notice of Settlement must be filed immediately when a case settles.
Whenever a case settles, each plaintiff and any other party seeking affirmative relief must immediately file written notice of the settlement by filing Notice of Settlement in compliance with California Rule of Court 3.1385.
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Page 12 | RULE 8. DUTIES IF CASE SETTLES
Service and Proof of Service Rules
After releasing the information, the agency must notify the minor by first-class mail within five days.
and must, thereafter, notify the minor by first class mail within five (5) days that such information has been released.
Page 4 | B. Release of information by law enforcement agencies
Each party to a covered civil trial must serve the court-reporter-request statement.
In accordance with California Rules of Court (currently Rule 2.956) each party to a civil trial as defined in said rule must serve and file a statement at least ten calendar days in advance of the trial date, or as soon as practicable if the proceeding is set with less than 10 days’ notice, stating whether that party requests the presence of an official court reporter.
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Page 6 | RULE 3. COURT REPORTERS, B. Civil Matters
A party seeking an ex parte order must notify all parties by 10:00 a.m. on the preceding court day, unless exceptional circumstances justify shorter notice, and the notice must specify the requested relief and presentation details and attempt to determine whether the opposing party will appear to oppose it.
A party seeking an ex-parte order must notify all parties no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex-parte appearance, absent a showing of exceptional circumstances that justify a shorter time for notice. The person giving such notice shall state with specificity the nature of the relief to be requested and the date, time, and place for the presentation of the application; and shall attempt to determine whether the opposing party will appear to oppose the application.
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Page 8 | RULE 5. RESTRAINING ORDERS
Each party must serve the settlement conference statement at least five days before the conference.
At least five days before the settlement conference, each party shall serve and file a settlement conference statement, which shall identify the positions of the various parties, shall include settlement positions and demands, shall itemize economic and noneconomic damages, and shall recite a brief summary of the facts and law upon which the filing party relies.
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Page 13 | RULE 10.A(1). Settlement Conference Statement
Mediator communications outside those permitted by the cited rule or statute must be served on the opposing party.
As more fully stated in Rule 5.235 of the California Rules of Court and Family Code Section 216, when certain ex-parte communications are permitted by the mediator, any such communications outside of those as described in the Rule or Family Code Section shall be in writing and shall be served on the opposing party.
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Page 16 | Rule 14. D. Mediator: Ex-Parte Communications
Evaluator complaints must be served on opposing counsel and self-represented litigants.
Complaints shall be in writing and shall be served on opposing counsel and on self-represented litigants.
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Page 17 | G. Challenges to the Mediator
The original visitation report must be mailed or hand delivered to the court clerk’s office.
The original report shall be mailed, or hand delivered to the court clerk’s office.
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Page 19 | SECTION 3. FAMILY LAW CASES
Visitation reports must also be sent to all parties, their attorneys, and the attorney for the child.
In addition to the court copy, all reports are to be sent to all parties, their attorneys and the attorney for the child.
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Page 19 | SECTION 3. FAMILY LAW CASES
The moving party must provide the CASA timely notice of motions and supplemental or subsequent petitions concerning the child.
Whenever any motion is made, or a supplemental or subsequent petition filed, concerning the child for whom the CASA has been appointed, the moving party shall provide the CASA with timely notice.
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Page 21 | C. Right to Timely Notice and Right to Appear
The CASA program must provide the report to all counsel of record at least three court days before the hearing.
The CASA program shall provide a copy of the report to all counsel of record at least three (3) court days before the hearing.
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Page 22 | E. CASA Reports
Notice of appointment may be given by serving the appointment minute order on the CCRC and parties; in-court notice to an appearing party is sufficient without written notice.
Notice of appointment may be accomplished by service on the CCRC and parties of the minute order appointing him/her. In court, notice to an appearing party is sufficient without written notice.
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Page 16 | Rule 14. B. Mandatory Mediation
Filing Fees and Waivers
The clerk may grant an initial fee-waiver application that meets the cited statutory eligibility and application requirements.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 68634(d), the Court delegates to the clerk of the court the authority to grant applications for an initial fee waiver that meets the eligibility and application requirements set forth in Government Code Sections 68632(a) (application based upon receipt of qualifying public benefits), 68632(b) (meets poverty guidelines, and 68633).
Page 1 | Delegation of Authority to Clerks to Approve Fee Waiver Applications
Under this delegation, the clerk may not deny, set an eligibility hearing for, or partially grant an initial fee-waiver request.
This delegation of authority does not authorize the clerk of the court to deny, to set an eligibility hearing, or to partially grant a request for an initial fee waiver.
Page 1 | Delegation of Authority to Clerks to Approve Fee Waiver Applications
The delegation does not authorize the clerk to waive the additional fees and costs listed in California Rules of Court, rule 3.56.
The delegation of authority to the clerk of the court of the Court does not include the authority to waive the additional fees and costs set forth in California Rules of Court, rule 3.56.
Page 1 | Delegation of Authority to Clerks to Approve Fee Waiver Applications
A $40 fee is established for each of California Vehicle Codes 16373, 16379, and 16381.
THEREFORE, Pursuant to California Vehicle Codes 16373, 16379 and 16381, the required fee established for each code is $40.00.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 2025 STATEWIDE CIVIL FEE SCHEDULE
A party requesting an official court reporter must pay the actual reporter cost and deposit the lesser of the fees for the anticipated trial length or a full-day fee when filing the statement.
Parties requesting an official court reporter in a civil trial will be charged the actual cost of the court reporter fees in accordance with California Rules of Court. Parties requesting an official court reporter for the trial of a civil case will be required to deposit fees for the anticipated length of the trial or a full-day fee, whichever is less, at the time of filing said statement.
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Page 6 | RULE 3. COURT REPORTERS, B. Civil Matters
Fees for a reporter request made on the record at the time of setting are due on the day of the request.
A request for a reporter may be made on the record at the time of setting, and fees shall be due on the day of that request.
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Page 6 | RULE 3. COURT REPORTERS, B. Civil Matters
A fee-waiver request must be filed using the Request for Court Reporter by a Party with a Fee Waiver form, FW-020.
Any fee waiver request must be submitted by filing a Request for Court Reporter by a Party with a Fee Waiver (form FW-020).
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Page 6 | RULE 3. COURT REPORTERS, B. Civil Matters
Parties must deposit their pro rata reporter-fee share at the close of a hearing lasting less than a day, or at the beginning of the second and each succeeding day of a longer hearing.
The parties shall deposit their pro rata share of such fees as follows: (1) For hearings of less than one day, at the close of the proceeding; (2) For hearings of more than one day, at the beginning of the second and each succeeding day of the proceeding.
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Page 6 | RULE 3. COURT REPORTERS, B. Civil Matters
Fee waivers must be granted under the cited statutes when eligible; the Court Executive Officer or designated clerk may approve qualifying waivers, and the Executive Officer may disapprove them if authorized by law.
Fee waivers shall be granted under the provisions of sections 68630 through 68641 of the Government Code or successor statutes. The Court grants to the Court Executive Officer or his/her designated clerk the power to approve fee waivers which qualify under the law. (G.C. § 68634) Should the law allow disapproving of same, then the Court Executive Officer is authorized to disapprove fee waivers.
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Page 14 | RULE 12. PAYMENT OR WAIVER OF FEES
Include the applicable filing fees or submit an Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs.
Please include the appropriate filing fees (see Statewide Civil Fee Schedule) or submit an Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs (also see below)
Page 1 | Civil & Family Law
Failure to post required fees may result in discontinuation of the proceeding, no court reporter, an order or citation to the attorney, or other necessary orders.
A failure to post fees as required may result in a discontinuation of the proceedings, an absence of a court reporter at the proceeding, a court order or citation to the attorney who failed to pay, or such other orders as necessary.
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The fee for a full day of official reporter service is $570.00.
$570.00 Full Day
Page 1 | Assessing Fee for Official Reporter
The fee for half-day official reporter service is $285.00 for more than one hour and up to four hours of judicial time during either court session.
285.00 One-Half Day (any period of judicial time in excess of one hour, but not more than four hours, during either the morning or afternoon court session).
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Fee waivers are available to indigent plaintiffs and defendants.
Fee Waivers are available for indigent plaintiffs and defendants.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Receiving agencies may not further disseminate disclosed information except to persons or agencies authorized under Section 827; stricter state or federal confidentiality rules prevail, and agencies may otherwise restrict access absent a specific court order.
In accordance with Welfare and Institutions Code section 827, subdivision (a)(4), information disclosed hereunder may not be disseminated by the receiving agency to any persons or agencies, other than those persons or agencies otherwise authorized to receive documents pursuant to Section 827. Additionally, if a juvenile case file, or information relating to the content of the juvenile case file, is privileged or confidential pursuant to any other state law or federal law or regulation, the requirements of that state law or federal law or regulation prohibiting or limiting release of the information shall prevail. This order does not restrict the release of information which is otherwise authorized by law. Additionally, this order is for authorization only. The individual agencies retain authority to restrict access to confidential information, absent a specific court order.
Page 5 | E. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Filed FL-324(P) forms are confidential and may be accessed only by the specified persons or by someone authorized by written order after prior notice to all parties.
Filed forms FL-324(P) shall be confidential and unavailable to any person except the court, the parties, their attorneys and any person to whom the court expressly grants access by written order made with prior notice to all parties.
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Page 19 | SECTION 3. FAMILY LAW CASES
Filed FL-324(P) and FL-324(NP) forms are confidential and may be accessed only by the specified persons or by someone authorized by written order after prior notice to all parties.
Filed forms FL-324(P) shall be confidential and unavailable to any person except the court, the parties, their attorneys and any person to whom the court expressly grants access by written order made with prior notice to all parties.
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Page 20 | SECTION 3. FAMILY LAW CASES
Chambers Communication Rules
A party or attorney must promptly notify opposing counsel and the Court by written filing if they will not oppose a motion or the moving counsel drops it from calendar.
If a party and/or attorney will not oppose a motion filed by opposing counsel or if the moving counsel decides to drop the matter from calendar, that party and/or attorney shall promptly so notify opposing counsel and the Court via the appropriate written filing.
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Page 5 | RULE 2. REQUIRED NOTIFICATION FOR UNOPPOSED AND DROPPED MATTERS
For misdemeanor or infraction proceedings, a recording-system request must be made directly to the Clerk no later than five days before the proceedings.
In lieu thereof, a recording system is available for misdemeanor or infraction cases pursuant to Penal Code §1045 upon direct request to the Clerk of the Court no later than five days in advance of the proceedings to be recorded.
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Page 6 | RULE 3. COURT REPORTERS, A. Criminal / Juvenile Dependency / Juvenile Justice
When a case settles, each plaintiff and any other party seeking affirmative relief must immediately notify the clerk by telephone.
Whenever a case settles, each plaintiff and any other party seeking affirmative relief must immediately notify the clerk by telephone
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Page 12 | RULE 8. DUTIES IF CASE SETTLES
Complaints about appointed counsel must be submitted in writing to the Court Executive Office.
Any complaint concerning such appointed counsel shall be made in writing to the Court Executive Office, and shall clearly identify the name of complainant and the alleged facts underlying the complaint.
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Page 15 | Rule 13. B. Appointment of Counsel for a Child
There shall be no ex-parte communications with the mediator except as specifically requested by the mediator.
There shall be no ex-parte communications with the mediator except as specifically requested by the mediator.
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Page 17 | G. Challenges to the Mediator
A reporter may be requested on the record when the proceeding is set, and the fees are due that day.
A request for a reporter may be made on the record at the time of setting, and fees shall be due on the day of that request.
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Page 6 | RULE 3. COURT REPORTERS, B. Civil Matters
Applications for courthouse filming, photography, or recording must be directed to a judge of the Superior Court.
Application for filming, videotaping, photographing, and recording in said areas shall be directed to a Judge of the Superior Court.
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Counsel should check with the Court for the court-reporter fee schedule; those fees are additional to other trial court fees required by law or rule.
Counsel should check with the Court for a fee schedule of court reporter fees, which fees are in addition to any other trial court fees required by law or rule.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
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Parties are encouraged to inquire about and use any complaint form maintained by court administration.
Parties should inquire of and use any complaint form maintained by the court administration.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
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The Court Executive Officer must notify the complaining party upon receiving the complaint and later inform them whether action was taken.
The Court Executive Officer shall inform the complaining party upon receipt of the complaint and shall thereafter inform the complaining party that either action has or has not been taken.
Civil cases
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