Judge Keith Faulder

Applies to

Continuance request

A continuance request for a proceeding with a court interpreter must be submitted on local form MMC-110, advising that the interpreter will not be needed.

Applies to

Default judgment

Support or attorney-fee awards require an attached written agreement or sufficient calculation information, including the specified FL-150 materials where applicable; public assistance also requires the specified DCSS attorney signature with the proposed judgment.

Applies to

Settlement conference materials

All parties must organize in advance and bring settlement-related records and documents to the conference, with relevant deposition pages and lines pre-marked.

Deadline

3 business days

The CASA program must provide the report to all counsel of record at least three business days before the hearing.

Service

Mail

The clerk will attempt to serve a small-claims plaintiff’s claim on a corporation, partnership, or agency by certified mail with return receipt requested.

Failure to file proof of service in compliance with CCP section 116.340(c) may result in dismissal.

Supplementary instructions can be submitted and received by the court at such time and condition as may be just.

Deadline

10 business days

When a proceeding requires an original document, an electronic filer may file an electronic copy if the original is filed with the court within 10 business days.

Deadline

5 business days

Exhibits may be e-filed five business days before the hearing and must be served on all parties at least two business days before the hearing.

Applies to

Opposition to restraining order ex parte application

Opposition to a restraining-order ex parte application may be submitted by e-filing, email, or in person at the courthouse where review was reserved.

Applies to

Opposition to non restraining order ex parte application

Opposition to a non-restraining-order ex parte application must be filed in person with the clerk in the branch where the request was reserved.

Documents must be electronically filed through a court-authorized EFSP; direct electronic transmissions to the court are not authorized.