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California Rules of Court

Rule 3.1206. Service of papers

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1206

Current text effective January 1, 2007.

Parties appearing at the ex parte hearing must serve the ex parte application or any written opposition on all other appearing parties at the first reasonable opportunity. Absent exceptional circumstances, no hearing may be conducted unless such service has been made.

#History

Rule 3.1206 adopted effective January 1, 2007.

What this rule requires

Service and Proof of Service Rules

  • Parties appearing at the ex parte hearing must serve the ex parte application or any written opposition on all other appearing parties at the first reasonable opportunity. Absent exceptional circumstances, no hearing may be conducted unless such service has been made.

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