El Dorado Superior Court

A notice of unavailability pursuant to Tenderloin Housing Clinic is not fileable and will be returned if presented to the Clerk’s Office.

A purported “notice of unavailability” pursuant to Tenderloin Housing Clinic, Inc. v. Sparks (1992) 8 Cal.App.4th 299, is not a fileable document under the California Rules of Court, and is an impermissible infringement of a trial court’s inherent power to control its calendar. (Carl v. Superior Court (2007) 157 Cal.App.4th 73, 76–77.) Any such notice presented to the Clerk’s Office for filing will be returned by the clerk to the presenting party.

Page 1 | RE: NOTICE OF UNAVAILABILITY PURSUANT TO TENDERLOIN HOUSING CLINIC

Applicants must complete the form and submit it by email to their court contact.

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete this form and submit via e-mail to your court contact at:

Page 1 | Instructions

The Court must email the application to the OCCM Event Licenses mailbox or submit it by fax to the identified coordinator.

Court to email this application to the OCCM Event Licenses mailbox at: occmeventlicenses@jud.ca.gov or submit via fax to: Sarah Sanchez, Sr. Real Estate Administrative Coordinator at 415-865-4694 new.

Page 3 | COURT USE ONLY

Unless the court orders otherwise, papers must be filed with the clerk at the courthouse where the case is assigned; Department 8 filings go to Building C.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, all papers must be filed directly with the clerk's office in the courthouse where the case is assigned, except that filings for Department 8 must be filed in Building C at 2850 Fairlane Court, Ste. 120, Placerville, CA 95667.

Page 16 | 2.00.08 LOCATION FOR FILING AND COURT SESSIONS

All filings in a case venued in the Placerville session must be made in Placerville.

B. If a case has been venued in the Placerville session, all filings in that case must be made in Placerville only.

Page 17 | 2.00.09 TRANSFERRING CASES BETWEEN PLACERVILLE AND SOUTH LAKE TAHOE SESSIONS

All filings in a case venued in the South Lake Tahoe Session must be made in South Lake Tahoe.

(1) If a case has been venued in the South Lake Tahoe Session, all filings in that case must be made in South Lake Tahoe only.

Page 18 | 2.00.09 TRANSFERRING CASES BETWEEN PLACERVILLE AND SOUTH LAKE TAHOE SESSIONS

Unless the court orders otherwise, papers must be filed directly with the clerk's office at the assigned courthouse; Department 8 filings must be filed at the specified Building C address.

(2) Pursuant to 2.00.08(A)(4), unless otherwise ordered by the court, all papers must be filed directly with the clerk's office in the courthouse where the case is assigned, except that filings for Department 8 must be filed in Building C at 2850 Fairlane Court, Ste. 120, Placerville, CA 95667.

Page 18 | 2.00.09 TRANSFERRING CASES BETWEEN PLACERVILLE AND SOUTH LAKE TAHOE SESSIONS

Fax filing with the clerk is prohibited except for criminal complaints, parole violation petitions, local Tribal Court protective-order registrations, or filings by an Electronic Filing Service Provider under rule 7.08.00.

No documents, except for criminal complaints, parole violation petitions, and registration of protective orders issued by the local Tribal Court, may be filed by fax with the Clerk of the Court, unless the filing is by an Electronic Filing Service Provider as provided in rule 7.08.00.

Page 30 | 4.00.08 FILING OF DOCUMENTS BY FAX

Filings presented after hours must be placed in the court’s after-hours drop box to be accepted for filing.

Filings not placed in the court’s after-hours drop box will not be accepted for filing.

Page 30 | 4.00.10 AFTER-HOURS DROP BOX

eFilings must be submitted through an authorized EFSP.

eFilings must be submitted through an authorized Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP).

Page 45 | 7.08.00 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF FILINGS

The Court will not accept filings submitted by email, fax, or other electronic methods outside eFiling.

Filings will not be accepted by this Court through any other electronic methods (i.e., email or fax).

Page 45 | 7.08.00 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF FILINGS

eFiling is prohibited in case types other than Adoptions, Civil, Family Law, Family Support, Probate, and Small Claims.

eFiling is not permitted in other case types.

Page 45 | 7.08.00 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF FILINGS

eFiling is mandatory in the listed case types for represented parties and justice partners.

Use of Electronic Filing (eFiling) is mandatory in Adoptions, Civil, Family Law, Family Support, Probate, and Small Claims pursuant to Code of Civil Procedures section 1010.6(g) and CRC, rule 2.253(b) for all represented parties and justice partners.

Page 45 | 7.08.00 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF FILINGS

The listed documents, including original wills, hearing or trial exhibits, and documents ordered by the Court, must be submitted in paper format rather than eFiled.

The following documents are excluded from eFiling and must be submitted in paper format: (1) Original will and codicil (2) Bonds/undertaking (3) Exhibits to be lodged for hearings or trials. (4) Subpoenaed documents (5) Copy requests (6) CARE Act Filings (7) Any document ordered by The Court to be submitted in paper format.

Page 46 | 7.08.00 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF FILINGS

Inability to pay eFiling fees does not qualify as undue hardship or significant prejudice for an exemption request.

Undue hardship or significant prejudice does not include the inability to pay fees for eFiling.

Page 46 | 7.08.00 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF FILINGS

An attorney representing a party may seek exemption from mandatory eFiling and service by demonstrating undue hardship or significant prejudice.

Any attorney representing a party may request to be excused from mandatory eFiling and service by showing undue hardship or significant prejudice.

Page 46 | 7.08.00 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF FILINGS

An after-hours drop box is available at every court facility.

An after-hours drop box is available at all of the court facilities.

Page 30 | 4.00.10 AFTER-HOURS DROP BOX

Filings presented to the Superior Court may be placed in any of its after-hours drop boxes.

Filings presented to the Superior Court may be placed in any of the court’s after-hours drop boxes.

Page 30 | 4.00.10 AFTER-HOURS DROP BOX

Justice partners may eFile through an EFSP or the court interface.

Justice partners may eFile using an EFSP or court interface.

Page 45 | 7.08.00 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF FILINGS

Self-represented parties are exempt from mandatory eFiling.

Self-represented parties, as defined in CRC, rule 2.250(b)(10), are exempt from mandatory eFiling.

Page 45 | 7.08.00 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF FILINGS

February 18, 2026, is deemed a holiday for computing filing deadlines if the emergency substantially interfered with the public’s ability to file papers at a court facility that day.

For purposes of computing time for filing papers with the Court under Code of Civil Procedure sections 12 and 12a, February 18, 2026, is deemed a holiday, if the emergency conditions described in the Order have substantially interfered with the public’s ability to file papers in a court facility on that date (Gov. Code, § 68115(a)(4)).

Page 1 | GENERAL ORDER RE: IMPLEMENTATION OF EMERGENCY RELIEF AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 68115 BY CHAIR OF JUDICIAL COUNCIL

February 18, 2026, is deemed a holiday for computing filing deadlines if the emergency substantially interfered with the public’s ability to file papers at a court facility that day.

Declare that February 18, 2026, be deemed a holiday for purposes of computing the time for filing papers with the court under Code of Civil Procedure sections 12 and 12a, if the above-described emergency conditions substantially interfere with the public's ability to file papers in a court facility on that date (Gov. Code, § 68115, subd. (a)(4));

Page 2 | THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

September 16–18, 2024, are deemed holidays for specified statutory time calculations if emergency conditions prevent necessary proceedings or filing acceptance.

For purposes of computing time under Penal Code section 825 and Welfare and Institutions Code sections 313, 315, 334, 631, 632, 637, and 657, September 16, 2024, to September 18, 2024, inclusive, are deemed holidays if the emergency conditions described in the Order prevent the court from conducting proceedings or accepting filings as necessary to satisfy these deadlines on those dates (Gov. Code, § 68115(a)(5));

Page 1 | GENERAL ORDER RE: IMPLEMENTATION OF EMERGENCY RELIEF AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 68115 BY CHAIR OF JUDICIAL COUNCIL

September 16–18, 2024, are deemed holidays for computing time under the specified Penal Code and Welfare and Institutions Code provisions if the emergency prevents necessary proceedings or filing acceptance on those dates.

Declare that from September 16, 2024, to September 18, 2024, inclusive, be deemed holidays for purposes of computing time under Penal Code section 825 and Welfare and Institutions Code sections 313, 315, 334, 631, 632, 637, and 657, if the above-described emergency conditions prevent the court from conducting proceedings or accepting filings as necessary to satisfy these deadlines on those dates (Gov. Code, § 68115(a)(5));

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The application must be submitted at least 30 days before the desired event date.

(Must be submitted at least 30 days in advance of desired date of event)

Page 1 | Application for Revocable License for the Use of Real Property

Filings placed in an after-hours drop box after 4:00 p.m. are filed on the next court day.

Filings placed in the court’s after-hours drop boxes after 4:00 p.m. will be filed by the court on the next court day.

Page 30 | 4.00.10 AFTER-HOURS DROP BOX

In-custody criminal complaints and petitions must be filed as early as possible and no later than 11:00 a.m. on the arraignment date; later filing requires judicial permission.

All criminal complaints and petitions charging in-custody defendants shall be filed at the earliest time possible, but in no case later than 11:00 a.m. on the date set for the arraignment of the defendant on those charges. The clerk may accept documents for filing after 11:00 a.m. only upon permission of the judge assigned to the arraignment, or any other judicial officer if the judge assigned is unavailable.

Page 31 | 5.00.03(B) CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS: TIME AND PLACE FOR FILING

Out-of-custody criminal complaints must be filed at least five court days before the defendant’s first appearance, unless the assigned criminal calendar judge authorizes late filing.

All criminal complaints charging out-of-custody defendants shall be filed with the clerk no later than five (5) court days before the time of the defendant’s first appearance on those charges. The judge assigned to the criminal calendar may authorize the filing of late documents.

Page 31 | 5.00.03(C) CRIMINAL COMPLAINTS: TIME AND PLACE FOR FILING

A party requesting a remote appearance must file Local Form M-51 at least four days before the matter’s initially scheduled hearing date.

The requesting party must file and serve Local Form M-51 (Application and Order for Video Conference Appearance) at least four (4) days prior to the date the matter is initially set for hearing.

Page 32 | 5.01.00 REMOTE APPEARANCES IN CRIMINAL MATTERS

A proceeding for exoneration of bail must commence within 180 days after entry of the minutes or mailing of the forfeiture notice, plus any additional time ordered by the court.

The proceeding for exoneration of bail has been commenced within 180 days after entry in the minutes or mailing of the notice of forfeiture, together with whatever additional time, if any, the court may have ordered pursuant to Penal Code section 1305(a);

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Reply papers must be served and filed at least 2 court days before the appointed hearing.

and all reply papers at least two (2) court days before the time appointed for hearing.

Page 34 | 5.11.04 MOTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES — A(2) Pretrial Motions

all reply papers at least five (5) court days,

all reply papers at least five (5) court days,

Page 34 | 5.11.04 MOTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES — A(2) Pretrial Motions

The court specially sets motions-in-limine hearings, which must occur no later than 1:30 p.m. on the Friday before the first day of trial.

A hearing on the motions in limine will be specially set at the convenience of the court, but in no event later than 1:30 p.m. on the Friday preceding the first day of trial.

Page 34 | 5.11.04 MOTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES — B(2) MOTIONS IN LIMINE

Unless the court specifically orders otherwise, criminal motions in limine must be submitted in writing at least 7 calendar days before trial.

Notwithstanding section (A)(2) above, any motions in limine in criminal cases, unless otherwise specifically ordered by the court, shall be submitted in writing not less than seven (7) calendar days before the trial date.

Page 34 | 5.11.04 MOTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES — B(1) MOTIONS IN LIMINE

Unless otherwise ordered or provided by law, pretrial motions accompanied by a memorandum must be served and filed at least 10 court days before the hearing.

Unless otherwise ordered or specifically provided for by law, all pretrial motions, accompanied by a memorandum, must be served and filed at least ten (10) court days,

Page 34 | 5.11.04 MOTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES — A(2) Pretrial Motions

A response to a motion in limine must be filed no later than 4 calendar days before the first day of trial.

Any response to a motion in limine shall be filed not later than four (4) calendar days preceding the first day of trial.

Page 34 | 5.11.04 MOTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES — B(1) MOTIONS IN LIMINE

For evidentiary hearings or trials set with at least 15 court days’ notice, the requesting party must file and serve form RA-010.

For matters set with at least 15 court days’ notice, the requesting party must file and serve Notice of Remote Appearance (Judicial Council form RA-010).

Page 41 | C. Remote Proceedings for an Evidentiary Hearing or Trial

The requesting party must file and serve form RA-010 at least two court days before the proceeding.

party must file and serve Notice of Remote Appearance (Judicial Council form RA-010) at least two (2) court days prior to the hearing date of the proceeding.

Page 41 | Remote Proceedings

For matters set with less than three court days’ notice, including Ex Parte applications, form RA-010 must be filed and served by 2:00 p.m. on the preceding court day.

For matters set with less than three (3) court days’ notice, including Ex Parte applications, the requesting party must file and serve form RA-010 no later than 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the proceeding.

Page 41 | Remote Proceedings

For matters set with less than 15 court days’ notice, the requesting party must file and serve form RA-010.

For matters set with less than 15 court days’ notice, the requesting party must file and serve Notice of Remote Appearance (Judicial Council form RA-010).

Page 41 | C. Remote Proceedings for an Evidentiary Hearing or Trial

The opposition must be filed and served at least five court days before the hearing or trial, or by noon on the preceding court day if the hearing is set with less than 15 days’ notice.

The opposition must be filed and served on all parties or other persons entitled to receive notice of the proceedings at least five (5) court days prior to the hearing or trial date, unless the hearing is set with less than 15 days’ notice, in which case the opposition must be filed and served by 12:00 p.m. on the court day preceding the hearing or trial.

Page 42 | C. Remote Proceedings for an Evidentiary Hearing or Trial

Documents received electronically from 12:00 a.m. through 11:59 p.m. on a court day are deemed filed that day.

Any documents received electronically by the Court between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on any court day, are deemed filed that same day.

Page 45 | 7.08.00 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF FILINGS

Documents received electronically on a non-court day are deemed filed on the next court day.

Any documents received electronically on a non-court day (i.e., weekend or holiday) are deemed filed on the next court day.

Page 45 | 7.08.00 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF FILINGS

If no party’s notice of intent to appear and request oral argument is received by 4:00 p.m. on the day the tentative ruling issues, the tentative ruling automatically becomes the final order.

If no notice of intent to appear and request oral argument is received from any party to the matter by 4:00 p.m. on the day the tentative ruling is issued, the tentative ruling will automatically become the final order of the court pursuant to CRC, rule 3.1308, subdivision (a)(1).

Page 48 | 7.10.05(B)(1)(a)

File ex parte application moving papers at the first reasonable opportunity and no later than 2:00 p.m. on the preceding court day.

The moving papers in support of an ex parte application shall be filed with the Court at the first reasonable opportunity, no later than 2:00 p.m. the court day preceding the ex parte application.

Page 51 | 7.10.10 EX PARTE MOTIONS AND APPLICATIONS; ORDERS SHORTENING TIME

The plaintiff must file the uninsured motorist declaration promptly and no later than the first case management conference.

Upon determining that an action is to proceed as an uninsured motorist (UM) case, the plaintiff shall promptly, and in no event later than the first case management conference, file a declaration under penalty of perjury setting forth the information upon which the determination was made.

Page 57 | 7.12.09 UNINSURED MOTORIST CASES

The plaintiff and each served or appeared party must file a completed case management statement at least 15 calendar days before the case management conference.

The plaintiff and each party who has been served or who has appeared in the action shall file and serve a completed case management statement at least 15 calendar days prior to the case management conference.

Page 58 | 7.12.10 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

Each party must lodge its settlement conference statement with the Court no later than five court days before the settlement conference.

Each party shall lodge with the Court no later than five court days before the conference

Page 61 | 7.12.11 C. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENT

Prior to the Issues Conference, the parties shall meet and confer and prepare the following jointly, which shall be submitted at least three court days before the Issues Conference:

Prior to the Issues Conference, the parties shall meet and confer and prepare the following jointly, which shall be submitted at least three court days before the Issues Conference:

Page 62 | 7.12.12 A. ISSUES CONFERENCE

Unless the Court orders otherwise, motions, oppositions, and replies must be filed and served three, two, and one week before the Issues Conference, respectively.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all motions must be filed and served no later than three weeks prior to the Issues Conference; oppositions must be filed and served no later than two weeks prior to the Issues Conference; and replies, if any, must be filed and served no later than one week prior to the Issues Conference.

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The Issues Conference briefing schedule does not apply to motions concerning qualifying expert witnesses; related motions in limine and oppositions must be filed and served 10 and 5 days before trial, while replies may be presented at the hearing.

This briefing schedule shall not apply to motions concerning expert witnesses deposed on or before 15 days prior to the date initially set for trial, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 2024.030. Motions in limine concerning such experts must be filed and served no later than 10 days prior to trial; oppositions shall be filed and served no later than 5 days prior to trial; and replies, if any, may be presented at the hearing on the motion.

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If Zoom appearance is granted, exhibits must be provided to Department 9 and the opposing party three days before the hearing.

If the court grants your appearance by Zoom, you must provide your exhibits three (3) days prior to your hearing in Department 9 and to the opposing party.

Civil cases

Page 1 | STANDING ORDER RE: APPEARANCES IN DEPARTMENTS 9 & 10

A proof of service stating that the exhibits were provided to all parties must be filed.

You must file a proof of service indicating you provided the exhibits to all parties.

Civil cases

Page 1 | STANDING ORDER RE: APPEARANCES IN DEPARTMENTS 9 & 10

The requesting party must serve the referral order, CCRC Questionnaire, and other court-required documents within the time set by the referral order.

The requesting party shall serve the referral order, the CCRC Questionnaire, and any other documents required by the Court within the time prescribed by the referral order.

Civil cases

Page 2 | 8.10.02 CHILD CUSTODY RECOMMENDING COUNSELING SCHEDULING; SANCTIONS FOR FAILURE TO ATTEND OR LATE CANCELLATION OF APPOINTMENT

The batterers' treatment program provider must receive police reports documenting the acts of domestic violence.

In order to accomplish the goals of the 52 week batterers' treatment program, as set forth in Penal Code section 1203.097(c), the provider of the program shall be provided with a copy of the police reports documenting the acts of domestic violence.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | STANDING ORDER RE: PRODUCTION OF POLICE REPORTS TO BATTERERS' TREATMENT PROVIDERS

Service on an attorney using a will-call file is complete five days after the date of the minute order or other document.

Service on the attorney shall be deemed complete five (5) days after the date of the minute order or other document.

Page 30 | 4.00.07 ATTORNEY “WILL-CALL” FILE

A party requesting a remote appearance must serve Local Form M-51 at least four days before the matter’s initially scheduled hearing date.

The requesting party must file and serve Local Form M-51 (Application and Order for Video Conference Appearance) at least four (4) days prior to the date the matter is initially set for hearing.

Page 32 | 5.01.00 REMOTE APPEARANCES IN CRIMINAL MATTERS

A request to modify bail requires written notice to all parties and the court at least two court days before the hearing.

Written notice of a request to modify bail shall be given to all parties and the court, no less than two (2) court days prior to the hearing, so that the issue may be fully litigated.

Page 32 | 5.10.01 REQUESTS FOR BAIL OR RELEASE ON OWN RECOGNIZANCE

Proof of service of the bail-forfeiture notice must be filed with the court.

Proof of service of such notice shall be filed with the court.

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In all other cases, the agency posting bail must give notice to the district attorney and county counsel under Penal Code section 1305(a).

In all other cases, the district attorney and county counsel shall be given notice by the agency posting bail pursuant to the provisions of Penal Code section 1305(a).

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A defendant withdrawing a general time waiver must give the district attorney written notice reasonably calculated to reach the responsible prosecutor; two days is proper notice, but a judge may find a shorter period sufficient based on the case facts.

A defendant who wishes to withdraw a previous general time waiver must give “proper notice” to the district attorney as required by Penal Code section 1382(a). Such proper notice shall be in writing, addressed and delivered in a manner reasonably calculated to come to the immediate attention of a prosecutor with responsibility for the case, and be given enough in advance to permit the district attorney to ascertain witness availability and the court to set an appropriate trial date accordingly. Two days’ notice shall constitute proper notice. A judge may determine, however, based on the facts of the case, that a lesser time constitutes proper notice.

Page 35 | 5.12.03 WITHDRAWAL OF TIME WAIVERS

For matters set with less than 15 court days’ notice, notice to other parties may be written, electronic, or oral if reasonably calculated to be received at least two court days before the proceeding.

Notice to the other parties may be provided in writing, electronically, or orally in a way reasonably calculated to ensure notice is received at least two (2) court days before the proceeding.

Page 41 | C. Remote Proceedings for an Evidentiary Hearing or Trial

For matters set with at least 15 court days’ notice, notice to other parties may be written, electronic, or oral if reasonably calculated to be received at least 10 court days before the proceeding.

Notice to the other parties may be provided in writing, electronically, or orally in a way reasonably calculated to ensure notice is received at least 10 court days before the proceeding.

Page 41 | C. Remote Proceedings for an Evidentiary Hearing or Trial

A party intending to appear remotely throughout the case need only file form RA-010 once, but must serve it on any party who later appears in the case using a method authorized by law.

If the requesting party intends to appear remotely throughout the case, the requesting party only needs to file form RA-010 once (check item 2a). However, if any party appears in the case after this notice has been given, form RA-010 must be served on that party. Service may be by any means authorized by law.

Page 41 | Remote Proceedings

Notice to other parties may be given in writing, electronically, or orally if reasonably calculated to be received at least two court days before the proceeding; this process does not apply to CMCs or Ex Parte proceedings.

Notice to the other parties may be provided in writing, electronically, or orally in a way reasonably calculated to ensure notice is received at least two (2) court days before the proceeding. This notice process does not apply to Case Management Conferences (“CMC”) or Ex Parte proceedings.

Page 41 | Remote Proceedings

For matters set with less than three court days’ notice, notice to other parties may be provided in writing, electronically, or orally if reasonably calculated to be received by 2:00 p.m. on the preceding court day.

Notice to the other parties may be provided in writing, electronically, or orally in a way reasonably calculated to ensure notice is received no later than 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the proceeding.

Page 41 | Remote Proceedings

A party seeking to compel physical presence must file a written request and serve every party no later than two court days before the proceeding.

(b) Any party may ask the Court to compel the physical presence of a party or witness by filing the request in writing with the Court and serving a copy of the request on each party by any means authorized by law reasonably calculated to ensure receipt no later than two (2) court days prior to the proceeding. The party opposing the remote appearance may use Request to Compel Physical Presence–Juvenile Dependency (Judicial Council form RA-030).

Page 43 | Required Notice and Request Process

An eligible person requesting a remote appearance in a juvenile dependency proceeding must file and serve form RA-025 at least three court days before the hearing and provide timely notice to the other parties.

(a) Any person entitled under CRC, rule 5.530(b) or authorized by court order to be present at a proceeding may request to appear remotely by filing and serving Request to Appear Remotely–Juvenile Dependency (Judicial Council form RA-025) with the court at least three (3) court days prior to the hearing date of the proceeding. Notice to the other parties may be provided in writing, electronically, or orally in a way reasonably calculated to ensure notice is received at least three (3) court days before the proceeding.

Page 43 | Required Notice and Request Process

A party intending to appear must notify all parties by telephone or in person.

d. Notice to all parties of your intent to appear must be made by telephone or in person pursuant to CRC, rule 3.1308, subdivision (a)(1).

Page 49 | Tentative Rulings

Serve ex parte application moving papers by electronic transmission where possible.

The moving papers shall be served by electronic transmission where possible.

Page 51 | 7.10.10 EX PARTE MOTIONS AND APPLICATIONS; ORDERS SHORTENING TIME

Specified ex parte applications for judgment or termination of a stay require notice under this rule and California Rules of Court rule 3.1203, unless the stipulation expressly waives notice.

Applications for entry of judgment ex parte pursuant to stipulation due to a debtor’s default on a conditional settlement agreement, or other applications for entry of judgment or termination of a stay of execution upon failure to perform express conditions, must provide notice pursuant to this rule and California Rules of Court, rule 3.1203, unless there is an express waiver of notice in the stipulation.

Page 52 | 7.10.10 EX PARTE MOTIONS AND APPLICATIONS; ORDERS SHORTENING TIME

When an order shortening time is granted, serve the supporting moving papers on the opposing party at least two court days before the hearing unless the Court orders otherwise.

If an application for an order to shorten time to hear a motion or other request has been granted, the moving papers supporting that motion shall be served on the opposing party at least two court days prior to the hearing, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

Page 52 | 7.10.10 EX PARTE MOTIONS AND APPLICATIONS; ORDERS SHORTENING TIME

Notice to all parties must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the ex parte hearing, unless exceptional circumstances justify shorter notice.

A declaration, or Local Form M-1, stating that notice has been given to all parties no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day prior to the ex parte hearing, including the date, time, and to whom notice was given, absent a showing of exceptional circumstances that justify a shorter time for notice (California Rules of Court, rule 3.1203).

Page 52 | 7.10.10 EX PARTE MOTIONS AND APPLICATIONS; ORDERS SHORTENING TIME

The plaintiff and each served or appeared party must serve a completed case management statement at least 15 calendar days before the case management conference.

The plaintiff and each party who has been served or who has appeared in the action shall file and serve a completed case management statement at least 15 calendar days prior to the case management conference.

Page 58 | 7.12.10 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

In building and construction cases, the party alleging defective construction must serve all other parties a particularized statement of damages and itemized repair costs within 30 days after the first status conference.

Within 30 days after the first status conference in building and construction cases, the party complaining of defective construction shall serve on all other parties a statement of damages, including a scope of damages which sets forth with particularity the defects complained of and a cost of repair which itemizes the cost of repairing the defects.

Page 60 | Rules for Special Dispute Resolution Conferences — Building and Construction Cases

Within 45 days after service of the statement of damages, the other parties must serve all parties with a response detailing the scope of damages and cost of repair.

Within 45 days after service of the statement of damages, the other parties shall serve on all parties a response to statement of damages, which responds with particularity to the scope of damages and the cost of repair.

Page 60 | Rules for Special Dispute Resolution Conferences — Building and Construction Cases

In personal injury actions, parties must exchange the specified settlement materials and provide copies to the DRC temporary judges at least five court days before the DRC.

At least five (5) court days prior to the DRC in personal injury actions, the parties shall exchange relevant photographs, accident reports, medical bills and reports, and statements of lost income and shall provide copies of these to the DRC temporary judges.

Page 60 | Rules for Special Dispute Resolution Conferences — Personal Injury Actions

The accounting officer must file and serve a statement of account within 30 days after receiving the requested documents, unless the Court directs another time for good cause.

Within 30 days after receipt of the requested documents, or such other time as the Court, for good cause shown, may direct, the accounting officer shall file with the Court and serve on all parties a statement of account.

Page 60 | Rules for Special Dispute Resolution Conferences — Business/Partnership Dissolution and Accounting Cases

Each party must serve its settlement conference statement on the other parties.

Each party shall lodge with the Court no later than five court days before the conference and serve on the other parties a written statement

Page 61 | 7.12.11 C. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENT

Unless the Court orders otherwise, motions, oppositions, and replies must be served three, two, and one week before the Issues Conference, respectively.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all motions must be filed and served no later than three weeks prior to the Issues Conference; oppositions must be filed and served no later than two weeks prior to the Issues Conference; and replies, if any, must be filed and served no later than one week prior to the Issues Conference.

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Expert-related motions in limine and oppositions must be served by a method that ensures same-day service, such as personal or electronic service.

Service of motions in limine concerning expert witnesses and any opposition is to be made in a manner that will ensure same day service (e.g., personal service, electronic service).

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Motions in limine concerning qualifying expert witnesses and their oppositions must be served 10 and 5 days before trial, respectively; replies may be presented at the hearing.

This briefing schedule shall not apply to motions concerning expert witnesses deposed on or before 15 days prior to the date initially set for trial, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 2024.030. Motions in limine concerning such experts must be filed and served no later than 10 days prior to trial; oppositions shall be filed and served no later than 5 days prior to trial; and replies, if any, may be presented at the hearing on the motion.

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Within 10 business days after the action is filed, petitioners must personally serve the appropriate public agency with their record-preparation request or notice of election to prepare the record themselves.

In accordance with Public Resources Code section 21167.6, within 10 business days after the action is filed, petitioners shall personally serve on the appropriate public agency their request for preparation of the administrative record or their notice of election to prepare the administrative record themselves.

Page 65 | Ordering the Administrative Record

Daily use of a facility outside normal business hours is subject to a $200 license fee per facility.

NOTE: A $200 License Fee per facility (including parking lots and parking structures), applies for daily use outside of normal business hours.

Page 2 | Date(s) / Time(s) requested

Commercial uses are subject to additional fees, with the amount determined upon application.

Commercial uses are subject to payment of additional fees (amount to be determined upon application).

Page 2 | Date(s) / Time(s) requested

The Court may impose additional fees for security and janitorial services.

In addition, the Court may impose fees related to security and janitorial services.

Page 2 | Date(s) / Time(s) requested

License-fee checks should be payable to the Judicial Council of California, Administrative Office of the Courts, and mailed to the listed address.

Check should be made payable to: AOC License Fee to be mailed directly by Licensee Judicial Council of California, Administrative Office of the Courts Check should be mailed to: Administrative Office of the Courts Office of Court Construction and Management Attn: Sr. Real Estate Administrative Coordinator 455 Golden Gate Avenue, 8th Floor San Francisco, CA 94102-3688

Page 3 | COURT USE ONLY

The clerk will conform up to two copies at filing; additional copies are provided by photocopying for the standard photocopying fee.

The clerk will conform a maximum of 2 copies of any document at the time of filing. Additional copies will be provided by photocopying and the standard fee for photocopying will be charged.

Page 29 | 4.00.04 CONFORMING COPIES

A fee is charged for each telephonic appearance in civil cases pursuant to CRC rule 3.670(k).

Fees for each telephonic appearance in civil cases are charged pursuant to CRC, rule 3.670(k).

Page 44 | REMOTE APPEARANCE FEES

A fee is charged for each videoconference appearance under the cited authorities, capped at the total fee charged for telephonic appearances.

Fees for each videoconference appearance will be charged pursuant to CRC, rule 3.72, and Government Code section 70630, and will not exceed the total fee charged for telephonic appearances.

Page 44 | REMOTE APPEARANCE FEES

Parties statutorily exempt from filing fees or court-service fees may not be charged a remote appearance fee.

Parties who, by statute, are not charged filing fees or fees for court services may not be charged a remote appearance fee under Government Code section 70630. (CRC, rule 3.672(k)(1).)

Page 44 | REMOTE APPEARANCE FEES

Parties with a fee waivers owe no remote appearance fee and must advise the vendor or Court of the waiver, providing the order to the vendor if requested.

Parties with a fee waiver shall not be charged fees for remote appearances. To obtain remote appearance services without payment of a fee, the party must advise the vendor or the Court that they have received a fee waiver from the Court. If a vendor requests, the party must transmit a copy of the order granting the fee waiver to the vendor.

Page 44 | REMOTE APPEARANCE FEES

An EFSP may charge a transaction fee.

Each EFSP may charge a transaction fee.

Page 45 | 7.08.00 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF FILINGS

The subpoenaing party is responsible for all statutory fees and salary reimbursements for witness subpoenas for child custody recommending counselors.

As employees of the superior court, witness subpoenas for child custody recommending counselors are governed by Government Code sections 68097.1 and 68097.2, including the subpoenaing party’s obligation for all statutory fees and salary reimbursements.

Page 90 | 8.15.03 TESTIMONY OF EVALUATOR

EFSP fees are waived for parties with an active fee waiver and for government entities.

EFSP fees are waived for parties with an active fee waiver and government entities.

Page 45 | 7.08.00 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF FILINGS

No filing fee is charged for the filing described in the preceding text.

There shall be no filing fee.

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The court clerk charges no fee to provide a Certificate of Adoption.

There is no fee for this service.

Page 109 | 9.00.02 ACCESS TO ADOPTION FILES

At filing, deliver one duplicate law and motion document to the clerk with copies of all referenced documents in the court file attached.

A duplicate copy of the law and motion document, to which shall be attached a copy of all documents in the court’s file to which reference has been made, shall be delivered to the clerk at the time of the filing for use by the judge who will hear the matter.

Page 29 | 4.00.02 FORMAT OF DOCUMENTS – LAW AND MOTION MATTERS

A party seeking to file unredacted social security or financial account numbers must move or apply ex parte to file under seal, and may file the document only if the court orders it.

A party wishing to file a document containing the unredacted social security or financial account number(s) may submit a motion or ex parte application to file an unredacted document under seal. Such documents may only be filed with the court upon order of the court.

Page 28 | 4.00.01(D) CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION IN CIVIL FILINGS

In civil filings, parties must omit or redact social security and financial account numbers except for their last four digits.

When filing any documents with the court in a civil action, all parties shall exclude social security numbers and financial account numbers from the documents to be filed. If a party intends to file any document which would otherwise include an individual’s social security number or financial account number(s), the party shall exclude or redact all numbers except for the last four digits of the social security number or financial account number(s) prior to filing the document with the court.

Page 28 | 4.00.01(D) CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION IN CIVIL FILINGS

The clerk must place any police report submitted to the court in the confidential section of the court file.

Any police report submitted to the court shall be placed in the confidential section of the court file by the clerk.

Page 39 | 5.15.04 PUBLIC ACCESS TO POLICE REPORTS

Personal representatives’ driver’s license numbers must remain confidential and may not be publicly inspected without a court order.

These numbers shall be kept confidential and shall not be made available for public inspection without a court order.

Page 115 | 10.02.10 INFORMATION REQUIRED OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES UPON ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DUTIES

Upon written request, a judge reviews a police report within five court days and may redact witness or victim contact information and other information meeting constitutional confidentiality standards before making the report available.

A member of the public may request that a police report be made available upon written notice. Within five (5) court days of the request, a judge will review the report and may redact any contact information for witnesses and victims, including telephone numbers and addresses, as well as any other information the judge concludes meets the constitutional standards for confidentiality. Upon completion of the judge’s review, the police report will be made available to the person requesting the report.

Page 39 | 5.15.04 PUBLIC ACCESS TO POLICE REPORTS

A request for oral argument automatically sets the matter for a law and motion hearing on the court day after the tentative ruling issues, unless the Court notifies otherwise.

Matters in which a party requests oral argument will automatically be set for hearing on the law and motion calendar on the court day following the issuance of the tentative ruling unless otherwise notified by the Court.

Page 49 | 7.10.05(A)

Motions in limine must be heard at the Issues Conference.

Motions in limine shall be heard at the Issues Conference.

Page 62 | 7.12.12 C. MOTIONS IN LIMINE

Before a motion, order to show cause, or trial is heard, counsel and their clients must meet and confer in good faith, except in domestic violence cases.

Counsel with their respective clients, either physically present or immediately available, shall meet and confer in good faith and attempt to resolve all issues before any motion, order to show cause, or trial is heard by the court. The requirement to meet and confer does not apply to cases involving domestic violence.

Page 73 | 8.01.00 MEET AND CONFER REQUIREMENT

A judge may extend a temporary restraining order by up to 10 days if it would otherwise expire September 16–18, 2024, and the emergency prevents proceedings on a permanent order.

Any judge of the Court may extend by not more than 10 days the duration of any temporary restraining order that would otherwise expire from September 16, 2024, to September 18, 2024, inclusive, if the emergency condition prevented the court from conducting proceedings to determine whether a permanent order should be entered (Gov. Code, § 68115(a)(7));

Page 1 | GENERAL ORDER RE: IMPLEMENTATION OF EMERGENCY RELIEF AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 68115 BY CHAIR OF JUDICIAL COUNCIL

For cases with a preliminary-examination deadline expiring September 16–18, 2024, a judge may extend the period from 10 court days to no more than 15 court days.

Any judge of the Court may extend the time period provided in section 859b of the Penal Code for the holding of a preliminary examination from 10 court days to not more than 15 court days, applicable only to cases in which the statutory deadline otherwise would expire from September 16, 2024, to September 18, 2024, inclusive (Gov. Code, § 68115(a)(9)); and

Page 1 | GENERAL ORDER RE: IMPLEMENTATION OF EMERGENCY RELIEF AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 68115 BY CHAIR OF JUDICIAL COUNCIL

For criminal cases with a trial deadline expiring September 16–18, 2024, a judge may extend the time for trial by up to 15 days.

Any judge of the Court may extend the time period provided in section 1382 of the Penal Code for the holding of a criminal trial by not more than 15 days, applicable only to cases in which the statutory deadline otherwise would expire from September 16, 2024, to September 18, 2024, inclusive (Gov. Code, § 68115(a)(10)).

Page 1 | GENERAL ORDER RE: IMPLEMENTATION OF EMERGENCY RELIEF AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 68115 BY CHAIR OF JUDICIAL COUNCIL

For cases with a Penal Code section 1382 deadline otherwise expiring September 16–18, 2024, the time to hold a criminal trial is extended by up to 15 days.

Extend the time period provided in section 1382 of the Penal Code for the holding of a criminal trial by not more than 15 days, applicable only to cases in which the statutory deadline otherwise would expire from September 16, 2024, to September 18, 2024, inclusive (Gov. Code, § 68115(a)(10)).

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A temporary restraining order otherwise expiring September 16–18, 2024, may be extended by up to 10 days if the emergency prevented proceedings to determine whether a permanent order should be entered.

Extend by not more than 10 days the duration of any temporary restraining order that would otherwise expire from September 16, 2024, to September 18, 2024, inclusive, because the emergency condition described herein prevented the court from conducting proceedings to determine whether a permanent order should be entered (Gov. Code, § 68115(a)(7));

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For cases with a Penal Code section 859b deadline otherwise expiring September 16–18, 2024, the preliminary examination period is extended from 10 court days to no more than 15 court days.

Extend the time period provided in section 859b of the Penal Code for the holding of a preliminary examination from 10 court days to not more than 15 court days, applicable only to cases in which the statutory deadline otherwise would expire from September 16, 2024, to September 18, 2024, inclusive (Gov. Code, § 68115(a)(9));

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A continuance of a criminal trial or hearing requires court approval and a noticed motion or written stipulation.

A continuance of a criminal trial or hearing shall require the approval of the court. Counsel are required to file a noticed motion requesting a continuance, or written stipulation to a continuance.

Page 35 | 5.12.01 CONTINUANCES

An extension may be requested by filing a stipulation signed by all parties and obtaining court approval before the 60-day period expires.

Any extension of the 60-day period may be requested by filing a stipulation signed by all parties and obtaining Court approval of the extension(s) prior to the expiration of the 60-day period.

Page 68 | Certifying and Lodging the Record

Alternatively, an extension may be requested by noticed motion before the 60-day period expires.

Alternatively, an extension may be requested on noticed motion prior to the expiration of the 60-day period.

Page 68 | Certifying and Lodging the Record

No more than one party-requested continuance is allowed, except for good cause.

No more than one continuance at the request of either party shall be allowed except for good cause.

Page 73 | 8.02.00 CONTINUANCES

If both parties and their attorneys agree to a continuance, at least one party must notify the calendar clerk at least three (3) court days before the hearing and submit a signed written request confirming authorization, the reason, and agreement; attorneys must first contact the clerk for available dates.

If both parties and their attorneys agree to a continuance, neither party need appear in court provided at least one party contacts the calendar clerk not less than three (3) court days prior to the hearing to advise the court and further confirm the continuance in writing by stipulation or letter request signed by both parties or attorneys, or signed by one attorney with confirmation that the request for continuance is agreed to by all parties and counsel. Said stipulation or letter request shall confirm that the attorneys are authorized by their clients to continue said matters and the reason for the request. The attorney(s) shall contact the court calendar clerk for available dates prior to submitting the written request.

Page 73 | 8.02.00 CONTINUANCES

For a hearing requiring a client or party to appear, each party and each attorney must sign the continuance request.

For hearings in which a client/party must appear, a request for continuance must be signed by each party and by each attorney.

Page 74 | 8.02.00 CONTINUANCES

Counsel with a conflict must notify the court in writing within 15 calendar days of the clerk’s mailing of the conference notice.

In the event any counsel has a conflict with a date specified for status/trial setting conference, said counsel must notify the court in writing within 15 calendar days of the date of mailing of notice of Status/Trial Setting Conference by the clerk.

Page 93 | 8.18.02 CONTINUANCES BECAUSE OF CONFLICT

If counsel does not timely give written notice of a calendar conflict and later requests a continuance for that conflict, counsel must file a noticed motion unless the court orders otherwise.

In the event any counsel fails to do so and thereafter request a continuance because of calendar conflict, said counsel must file a noticed motion, unless otherwise ordered by the court.

Page 93 | 8.18.02 CONTINUANCES BECAUSE OF CONFLICT

Unless formal objections have been filed, the petitioning party may request a continuance by contacting the court, in writing, no later than 1:00 p.m. the day before the hearing. The continuance shall be to a date certain and shall be confirmed promptly by the clerk.

Unless formal objections have been filed, the petitioning party may request a continuance by contacting the court, in writing, no later than 1:00 p.m. the day before the hearing. The continuance shall be to a date certain and shall be confirmed promptly by the clerk.

Page 111 | 10.00.03 CONTINUANCES

Attorneys must adhere to statutory hearing timelines; time waivers are accepted and continuances are granted only upon a showing of good cause.

H. TIMELINES. Attorneys for parties are required to adhere to the statutory timelines for all hearings. Time waivers will be accepted and continuances granted only on a showing of good cause pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 352.

Page 140 | H. TIMELINES

A judge may extend a temporary restraining order otherwise expiring February 18, 2026, by no more than 10 days if the emergency prevented proceedings to determine whether to enter a permanent order.

Any judge of the Court may extend by not more than 10 days the duration of any temporary restraining order that would otherwise expire on February 18, 2026, because the emergency condition described in the Order prevented the Court from conducting proceedings to determine whether a permanent order should be entered (Gov. Code, § 68115(a)(7)).

Page 1 | GENERAL ORDER RE: IMPLEMENTATION OF EMERGENCY RELIEF AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 68115 BY CHAIR OF JUDICIAL COUNCIL

The court may extend a temporary restraining order otherwise expiring February 18, 2026, by no more than 10 days if the emergency prevented proceedings to determine whether to enter a permanent order.

Extend by not more than 10 days the duration of any temporary restraining order that would otherwise expire on February 18, 2026, because the emergency condition described herein prevented the court from conducting proceedings to determine whether a permanent order should be entered (Gov. Code, § 68115, subd. (a)(7)).

Page 2 | THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

Matters not heard as scheduled because of the branch closure will be rescheduled, and the Court will issue notice of a new hearing date and time.

All matters not heard as scheduled due the branch closure will be rescheduled and notice from the Court with a new hearing date and time will be issued for all continued matters.

Page 1 | Administrative Order Re: Closure of Cameron Park Branch Due to Power Outage

The text states that the Court system incurs a cost when a hearing requiring an interpreter is canceled or continued with less than 48 hours’ notice, but the provision is incomplete.

If a party requested an interpreter for a hearing, and the hearing is canceled or continued with less than 48 hours’ notice, the Court system incurs a cost for canceling or

Page 44 | INTERPRETER FEES FOR LATE CANCELLATIONS OR CONTINUANCES

The responsible party must submit the good-cause basis for avoiding cancellation or continuance costs in writing, or orally if the Court permits.

The responsible party shall submit to the Court, in writing, or orally in the Court’s discretion, the good cause basis as to why the party should not be responsible for payment of the costs for the cancellation or continuance.

Page 45 | Interpreter Cancellation or Continuance

Absent good cause, the party responsible for an untimely cancellation or continuance must pay the resulting interpreter fees and rescheduling costs.

Accordingly, absent a showing of good cause, the party responsible for the untimely cancellation or continuance shall be responsible for payment of any interpreter fees incurred as a result of the cancellation or continuance, as well as for any costs associated with rescheduling an interpreter.

Page 45 | Interpreter Cancellation or Continuance

The Court may advance or continue the record-certification hearing on its own or on a party’s noticed motion for good cause.

The date of the hearing to certify the administrative record will normally be set by the Court at the record status conference and may be advanced or continued by the Court or on noticed motion of a party for good cause shown.

Page 69 | H. HEARING TO CERTIFY THE ADMINISTRATIVE RECORD

Continuances of motions or orders to show cause in family law matters are disfavored.

Continuances of motions or orders to show cause in family law matters are disfavored.

Page 73 | 8.02.00 CONTINUANCES

If the child custody recommending counselor’s report is absent, the court may grant one continuance without the otherwise required signatures.

If a continuance is required because of the absence of a report from a child custody recommending counselor, the court may grant one continuance without the required signatures.

Page 74 | 8.02.00 CONTINUANCES

The filing time for the statement cannot be extended by stipulation.

the time for filing of a statement may not be extended by stipulation.

Page 95 | 8.19.02 CONTENTS

If the petitioning party was not timely served and is absent or requests a continuance, the matter will be continued for one week only.

If the petitioning party has not been timely served with the objections and is not present at the hearing or requests a continuance, the matter will be continued for one (1) week only.

Page 111 | 10.00.02 FILING OBJECTIONS OR CONTINUANCES

A party is not responsible for cancellation or continuance costs when the event is due to the Tentative Ruling calendar.

A party shall not be responsible for costs incurred where the cancellation or continuance is due to the Tentative Ruling calendar.

Page 45 | Interpreter Cancellation or Continuance

A continuance needed for child custody recommending counseling or receipt of the counselor’s report does not count toward a party’s continuance limit.

A continuance necessary to allow for child custody recommending counseling or for receipt of the child custody recommended counselor’s report, shall not be counted as a continuance requested by either party.

Page 73 | 8.02.00 CONTINUANCES

Continuance filings made within three calendar days of the scheduled hearing are acceptable.

Filings within three (3) calendar days of the scheduled hearing are acceptable.

Page 74 | 8.02.00 CONTINUANCES

The duty judge shall be available by email or telephone at all times.

The duty judge shall be available by email or telephone at all times.

Page 19 | 2.00.12 DUTY JUDGE

If the duty judge cannot be reached, leave a voicemail with contact information; if there is no response within approximately five minutes, dispatch or the officer must call the on-call judge back.

In the event the duty judge cannot be reached, then leave a voicemail message with contact information. If the judge does not respond to the voicemail message within approximately five (5) minutes, then dispatch, or the officer must call the on-call judge back at the provided phone number(s).

Page 19 | 2.00.12 DUTY JUDGE

Phone requests for oral argument must be made to a listed branch number and include all information required by the Court’s online request form.

c. Phone requests must be placed to the Western Slope Branch at (530) 621-6551 or the South Lake Tahoe Branch at (530) 573-3042 and must provide all of the information required on the request form found on the Court’s web site.

Page 49 | Tentative Rulings

Electronic requests for oral argument must be submitted through the Court’s tentative-rulings link using the department page’s “Request for Oral Argument” button.

b. Electronic requests must be sent directly from the tentative rulings link of the Court’s web site by clicking on the “Request for Oral Argument” button on the department’s tentative ruling page.

Page 49 | Tentative Rulings

A notice of intent to appear and request oral argument must be sent to the court through its website or by telephone by 4:00 p.m. on the day the tentative ruling issues.

A notice of intent to appear and request oral argument must be transmitted to the court either electronically through the court’s website, or via telephone call by 4:00 p.m. on the day the tentative ruling is issued.

Page 78 | B. TENTATIVE RULING PROCEDURE

After a transfer, the transferring-court judge must immediately notify counsel and direct future case communications and inquiries to the receiving-court judge or calendar clerk.

F. The judge of the transferring court shall notify counsel of the transfer immediately and shall advise counsel that all further communications and inquiries concerning the case should be made to the judge of the receiving court assigned to try the case or the calendar clerk of that court.

Page 18 | 2.00.09 TRANSFERRING CASES BETWEEN PLACERVILLE AND SOUTH LAKE TAHOE SESSIONS

When requesting the court’s IT Department for connectivity assistance, make the request at least one week before the court date.

If requested, the court’s Information Technology Department can provide reasonable technical assistance with issues involving connectivity to court technology equipment. The request for assistance must be made at least one week in advance of the court date.

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Counsel who believe argument will exceed 15 minutes should not use the regular criminal law and motion calendar and should contact the calendar clerk to request a long-cause hearing.

If counsels believe that a matter will take more than 15 minutes to argue, that matter should not be placed on the regularly scheduled criminal law and motion calendar. In such a case, counsel should contact the calendar clerk and request that the matter be scheduled as a long cause hearing.

Page 33 | 5.11.04 MOTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES

Before serving a subpoena, the party must contact the family law clerk’s office to confirm the counselor’s availability for the scheduled hearing.

Before serving the subpoena, the party must first contact the family law clerk’s office to confirm the counselor’s availability on the scheduled hearing date and time.

Page 90 | 8.15.03 TESTIMONY OF EVALUATOR

If the counselor’s appearance is no longer required, the subpoenaing party must notify the family law clerk’s office at the earliest opportunity.

If the counselor’s appearance will no longer be required, the subpoenaing party must notify the family law clerk’s office at the earliest opportunity.

Page 90 | 8.15.03 TESTIMONY OF EVALUATOR

The tentative ruling disposition, without its rationale, may be obtained by telephone beginning at 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the matter is set on the calendar.

By Telephone: The tentative rulings providing the disposition of the matter only, without the rationale, can also be obtained by calling (530) 621-6551 (Western Slope Branch) or (530) 573-3042 (South Lake Tahoe Branch) beginning at 2:00 p.m. on the court day preceding the date the matter is set on the law and motion calendar.

Page 48 | 7.10.05(A)(2)

The disposition-only tentative ruling is available by calling the listed branch numbers beginning at 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the law and motion calendar date.

The tentative rulings providing the disposition of the matter only, without the rationale, can also be obtained by calling the Western Slope Branch at (530) 621-6726 or the South Lake Tahoe Branch at (530) 573-3075 beginning at 2:00 p.m. on the court day preceding the date the matter is set on the law and motion calendar.

Page 77 | 8.05.07 TENTATIVE RULING SYSTEM

Petitioners should contact the calendar clerk to schedule an adoption hearing.

Petitioner should contact the calendar clerk for scheduling purposes.

Page 109 | 9.00.01 ADOPTION HEARINGS

Oral-argument requests made by phone must be placed to the listed branch number and provide all information required by the court’s online request form.

Phone requests must be placed to the Western Slope Branch at (530) 621-6725 or the South Lake Tahoe Branch at (530) 573-3042 and must provide all the information required on the request form found on the court’s website.

Page 78 | B. TENTATIVE RULING PROCEDURE