Rule 2.300. Application
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.300
Current text effective July 1, 2012.
#(a) Proceedings to which rules apply
The rules in this chapter apply to civil, probate, and family law proceedings in all trial courts. Rule 5.386 applies to fax filing of a protective order issued by a tribal court. Rule 5.522 applies to fax filing in juvenile law proceedings.
(Subd (a) amended effective July 1, 2012; adopted as part of unlettered subd effective March 1, 1992; previously amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007.)
#(b) Documents that may not be issued by fax
Notwithstanding any provision in the rules in this chapter, no will, codicil, bond, or undertaking may be filed by fax nor may a court issue by fax any document intended to carry the original seal of the court.
(Subd (b) amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of unlettered subd effective March 1, 1992.)
#History
Rule 2.300 amended effective July 1, 2012; adopted as rule 2002 effective March 1, 1992; previously amended effective January 1, 1999; previously amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2007.
What this rule requires
Electronic Filing Rules
no will, codicil, bond, or undertaking may be filed by fax
nor may a court issue by fax any document intended to carry the original seal of the court.
Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.