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California Rules of Court

Rule 4.577. Transfer of files

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 4.577

Current text effective April 25, 2019.

Counsel for the petitioner must deliver all files counsel maintained related to the proceeding to the attorney representing petitioner in any appeal taken from the proceeding.

#History

Rule 4.577 adopted effective April 25, 2019.

What this rule requires

Service and Proof of Service Rules

  • Counsel for the petitioner must deliver all files counsel maintained related to the proceeding to the attorney representing petitioner in any appeal taken from the proceeding.

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