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California Rules of Court

Rule 4.575. Decision on death penalty-related habeas corpus petition

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 4.575

Current text effective April 25, 2019.

On decision of the initial petition, the court must prepare and file a statement of decision specifying its order and explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision. The clerk of the court must serve a copy of the decision on the petitioner, the district attorney, the Attorney General, the clerk/executive officer of the Supreme Court, the clerk/executive officer of the Court of Appeal, and on any assisting entity or counsel.

#History

Rule 4.575 adopted effective April 25, 2019.

What this rule requires

Service and Proof of Service Rules

  • The clerk of the court must serve a copy of the decision on the petitioner, the district attorney, the Attorney General, the clerk/executive officer of the Supreme Court, the clerk/executive officer of the Court of Appeal, and on any assisting entity or counsel.

Document Filing Requirements

  • On decision of the initial petition, the court must prepare and file a statement of decision specifying its order and explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision.

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