Rule 3.530. Site of coordination proceedings
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.530
Current text effective January 1, 2007.
#(a) Recommendation by coordination motion judge
If a petition for coordination is granted, the coordination motion judge must, in the order granting coordination, recommend to the Chair of the Judicial Council a particular superior court for the site of the coordination proceedings.
#(b) Factors to consider
The coordination motion judge may consider any relevant factors in making a recommendation for the site of the coordination proceedings, including the following:
#(1) The number of included actions in particular locations;
#(2) Whether the litigation is at an advanced stage in a particular court;
#(3) The efficient use of court facilities and judicial resources;
#(4) The locations of witnesses and evidence;
#(5) The convenience of the parties and witnesses;
#(6) The parties' principal places of business;
#(7) The office locations of counsel for the parties; and
#(8) The ease of travel to and availability of accommodations in particular locations.
#History
Rule 3.530 renumbered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as rule 1530 effective January 1, 2005.
What this rule requires
Document Filing Requirements
If a petition for coordination is granted, the coordination motion judge must, in the order granting coordination, recommend to the Chair of the Judicial Council a particular superior court for the site of the coordination proceedings.
Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.