Court Rules

Yolo Superior Court Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

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Pre-motion conference and letter requirements before filing motions, including sequential steps. This page is scoped to Yolo Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

All family law matters must be scheduled for a settlement conference before trial, with mandatory good-faith attendance and participation unless the judge or court grants an exception.

(a) All family law matters shall be scheduled for a settlement conference before proceeding to trial, unless expressly exempted by the judge presiding over the family law calendar. Good faith attendance and participation by all parties and counsel are mandatory unless excused by the court.

Common questions about Yolo Superior Court pre-motion conference requirements

Does Yolo Superior Court require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Yolo Superior Court rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. All family law matters must be scheduled for a settlement conference before trial, with mandatory good-faith attendance and participation unless the judge or court grants an exception.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 36, section Chapter 4 – Family Law Rules, Rule 19.1(a)