Rule 10.1020. Reviewing court clerk/executive officer

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 10.1020

Current text effective January 1, 2018.

#(a) Selection

A reviewing court may employ a clerk/executive officer selected in accordance with procedures adopted by the court.

(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2018.)

#(b) Responsibilities

Acting under the general direction and supervision of the administrative presiding justice, the clerk/executive officer is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing, with full authority and accountability, the management of the office of the clerk/executive officer and all nonjudicial support activities in a manner that promotes access to justice for all members of the public, provides a forum for the fair and expeditious resolution of disputes, and maximizes the use of judicial and other resources.

(Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2018.)

#(c) Duties

Under the direction of the administrative presiding justice, the clerk/executive officer has the following duties:

#(1) Personnel

The clerk/executive officer directs and supervises all court employees assigned to the clerk/executive officer or by the administrative presiding justice and ensures that the court receives a full range of human resources support;

#(2) Budget

The clerk/executive officer develops, administers, and monitors the court budget and develops practices and procedures to ensure that annual expenditures are within the budget;

#(3) Contracts

The clerk/executive officer negotiates contracts on the court's behalf in accord with established contracting procedures and applicable laws;

#(4) Calendar management

The clerk/executive officer employs and supervises efficient calendar and caseflow management, including analyzing and evaluating pending caseloads and recommending effective calendar management techniques;

#(5) Technology

The clerk/executive officer coordinates technological and automated systems activities to assist the court;

#(6) Facilities

The clerk/executive officer coordinates facilities, space planning, court security, and business services support, including the purchase and management of equipment and supplies;

#(7) Records

The clerk/executive officer creates and manages uniform record-keeping systems, collecting data on pending and completed judicial business and the court's internal operation as the court and Judicial Council require;

#(8) Recommendations

The clerk/executive officer identifies problems and recommends policy, procedural, and administrative changes to the court;

#(9) Public relations

The clerk/executive officer represents the court to internal and external customers-including the other branches of government-on issues pertaining to the court;

#(10) Liaison

The clerk/executive officer acts as liaison with other governmental agencies;

#(11) Committees

The clerk/executive officer provides staff for judicial committees;

#(12) Administration

The clerk/executive officer develops and implements administrative and operational programs and policies for the court and the office of the clerk/executive officer; and

#(13) Other

The clerk/executive officer performs other duties as the administrative presiding justice directs.

(Subd (c) amended effective January 1, 2018; previously amended effective January 1, 2007.)

#(d) Geographically separate divisions

Under the general oversight of the clerk/executive officer, an assistant clerk/executive officer of a geographically separate division has responsibility for the nonjudicial support activities of that division.

(Subd (d) amended effective January 1, 2018.)

#History

Rule 10.1020 amended effective January 1, 2018; repealed and adopted as rule 76.1 effective January 1, 2005; amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2007.

Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.