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California Rules of Court

Rule 2.133. Hole punching

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.133

Current text effective January 1, 2016.

All forms not filed electronically must contain two prepunched normal-sized holes, centered 21/2 inches apart and 5/8 inch from the top of the form.

#History

Rule 2.133 amended effective January 1, 2016; adopted effective January 1, 2007.

What this rule requires

Document Format Requirements

  • All forms not filed electronically must contain two prepunched normal-sized holes, centered 21/2 inches apart and 5/8 inch from the top of the form.

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