Orange Superior Court Chambers Communication Rules

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Parties appearing remotely must check in online through the court's civil video appearance website before the designated hearing time.

All Parties appearing remotely must check-in online through the court's civil video appearance website at https://www.occourts.org/media-relations/civil.html before the designated hearing time.

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Parties appearing in person must check in with the courtroom clerk before the designated hearing time.

All Parties appearing in-person must check in with the courtroom clerk or courtroom attendant before the designated hearing time.

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The clerk in Department CX102 must be notified of the ex parte filing by 12:00 noon on the court day before the hearing.

The clerk in Department CX102 must be notified of the filing of the Ex Parte application by 12:00 noon on the court day before the hearing.

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The department must be called by 10 am the court day before to reserve an ex parte hearing.

Call the dept. by 10 am the court day before you would like your ex parte to be set to make a reservation.

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Telephone notice to Courtroom Clerk required by 12:00 p.m. day before ex parte hearing.

Telephone notice to the Courtroom Clerk must be given by 12:00 p.m. the day before the ex parte hearing.

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Moving party must make telephonic reservation with clerk by 12:00 p.m. the day before the ex parte hearing.

The moving party shall make a telephonic reservation with the courtroom clerk, no later than 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

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Evidentiary proceedings will be in-person unless ordered otherwise.

Evidentiary proceedings (such as trials, debtor examinations, or other hearings where oral testimony will be taken) will be in-person, unless ordered otherwise by the Court.

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Trial call is at 9:00 a.m. on the first trial day in Department N18; remote access is available via the Civil Remote Hearings link.

On the date scheduled for the first day of trial, the court will hold a trial call at 9:00 a.m. in Department N18. All trial counsel and self-represented parties can remotely access the trial call by joining the Civil Remote Hearings | Superior Court of California | County of Orange (occourts.org).

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The Courtroom Clerk must receive telephone notice by 12:00 p.m. on the day before an ex parte hearing.

Telephone notice to the Courtroom Clerk must be given by 12:00 p.m. the day before the ex parte hearing.

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Ex parte hearing reservations must be made by phone by 10:00 AM the day before.

Reservations must be made telephonically with the department no later than 10:00 AM the day before the hearing.

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Reservations for ex parte hearings must be made by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

Reservations must be made with the department no later than 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

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Do not call the department to inquire about tentative rulings that have not yet been posted.

Please do not call the department for tentative rulings if tentative rulings have not been posted.

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Counsel must call the department immediately to notify the Court when taking a law and motion matter off calendar.

If for any reason counsel decides to take a Law and Motion matter off calendar (e.g. the case settled while the motion was pending or the motion has become moot) counsel must call the department immediately to notify the Court.

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Reservations must be made with the department no later than 12:00 p.m. the business day before hearing.

Reservations must be made with the department no later than 12:00 p.m. the business day before hearing.

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Counsel must contact the courtroom as soon as possible to take a motion off calendar, and the court may decline if a tentative ruling has been posted.

If the Parties wish to take a motion off calendar, counsel for the moving party must contact the courtroom as soon as possible to avoid the court and staff working up a motion on which the Parties do not wish to proceed. Moreover, the court may decline to allow a motion to be taken off calendar if a tentative ruling has been posted.

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The Court must be advised in advance of any planned use of video exhibits, PowerPoint, demonstratives, videotaped depositions, or audio recordings, and court permission is required before use.

If any Party plans to use a video exhibit, Power Point, demonstrative, videotaped depositions or audio recording, the Court must be advised in advance. Court permission is required before such demonstratives or presentations may be used.

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(657) 622-5223

If all counsel intend to submit on the tentative ruling and do not desire oral argument, please advise the courtroom clerk or courtroom attendant by calling (657) 622-5223. Please do not call the department unless ALL Parties submit on the tentative ruling.

If all counsel intend to submit on the tentative ruling and do not desire oral argument, please advise the courtroom clerk or courtroom attendant by calling (657) 622-5223. Please do not call the department unless ALL Parties submit on the tentative ruling.

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Do not call the department to inquire about a tentative ruling if none has been posted.

Please do not call the department for tentative rulings if one has not been posted in your case.

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Ex parte reservations must be made by calling the department.

Reservations for ex partes MUST be made by calling the department.

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Parties must advise the Court in advance and obtain permission before using video, PowerPoint, demonstratives, or audio recordings.

If any Party plans to use a video exhibit, Power Point, demonstrative, videotaped depositions (see also below) or audio recording, the Court must be advised in advance. Court permission is required before such demonstratives or presentations may be used.

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(657) 622-5302

If any party intends to oppose the Ex Parte application, they should telephone the clerk in Department CX102 at (657) 622-5302 and file any opposition papers as soon as is feasible.

If any party intends to oppose the Ex Parte application, they should telephone the clerk in Department CX102 at (657) 622-5302 and file any opposition papers as soon as is feasible.

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Counsel intending to submit on a tentative ruling should telephone the court clerk and notify opposing counsel.

If counsel intends to submit on the tentative ruling, they should telephone the court clerk and notify opposing counsel.

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Counsel must immediately advise the Court when taking a law and motion matter off calendar.

If for any reason counsel wish to take a Law and Motion matter off calendar (e.g. the case settled while the motion was pending or the motion has become moot) counsel must advise the Court immediately.

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Telephone notice to the courtroom must be given by 10:00 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing.

Telephone notice to the Courtroom must be given by 10:00 a.m. the day before the Ex parte hearing.

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Counsel may not reserve more than one date for the same motion.

Counsel may not, however, reserve more than one date for the same motion.

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Ex parte hearing reservations must be made with the department by 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

Reservations must be made with the department no later than 10:00 a.m. the day before the hearing.

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Call all parties. If everyone submits to the tentative ruling, call the clerk. Otherwise, the court may make a different ruling at the hearing.

Call all parties. If everyone submits to the tentative ruling, call the clerk. Otherwise, the court may make a different ruling at the hearing.

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Telephonic Notice to Courtroom: Reservations must be made with the department no later than 12:00 p.m. the business day before hearing.

Telephonic Notice to Courtroom: Reservations must be made with the department no later than 12:00 p.m. the business day before hearing.

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Parties opposing an ex parte application should telephone the clerk and file opposition papers as soon as feasible.

If any party intends to oppose an ex parte application, the party should telephone the clerk in Department CX105 and file any opposition papers as soon as is feasible.

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Ex parte applicants must call the courtroom by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing to make a reservation.

The moving party shall make a telephonic reservation with the courtroom no later than 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

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Opposing party must call the courtroom by 4 p.m. the day before the ex parte hearing.

Any party opposing the Ex Parte application shall call the courtroom no later than 4 p.m. the day before the hearing.

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Do not call the courtroom to ask about tentative ruling posting times.

Please do not contact the courtroom and inquire when tentative rulings will be posted.

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The court does not provide interpreters.

The Court does not provide interpreters.

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Continuances cannot be requested by telephone.

Hearing dates will not be continued by telephone.

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Telephone notice of ex parte matters must be given to the Courtroom Clerk by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.

Telephone notice to the Courtroom Clerk must be given by 12:00 p.m. the day before the ex-parte hearing.

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Counsel must immediately advise the court when taking a law and motion matter off calendar.

If for any reason Counsel wish to take a law and motion matter off calendar (e.g., the case settled while the motion was pending or the motion has become moot), Counsel must advise the court immediately.

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Reservations for ex parte hearings must be made before 12:00 pm the day before.

Reservations are required before 12:00 pm the day before the hearing.

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If you would prefer to submit the matter on your moving papers without oral argument, please advise opposing party, then call and notify the clerk.

If you would prefer to submit the matter on your moving papers without oral argument, please advise opposing party, then call and notify the clerk.

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Counsel desiring to use the court’s evidence presentation equipment should contact the Courtroom Clerk in advance of trial to determine what equipment is available and whether it will meet Counsel’s needs, and to familiarize themselves with the equipment.

Counsel desiring to use the court’s evidence presentation equipment should contact the Courtroom Clerk in advance of trial to determine what equipment is available and whether it will meet Counsel’s needs, and to familiarize themselves with the equipment.

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Prior to reserving an ex parte application to continue a hearing or trial, please contact the clerk in this department regarding submission of a stipulation and order.

Prior to reserving an ex parte application to continue a hearing or trial, please contact the clerk in this department regarding submission of a stipulation and order.

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Remote video hearings allowed for Non-Law and Motion and Law and Motion hearings, but not for Ex Parte hearings unless ordered otherwise; counsel must comply with Local Rule 375(c) regarding attire and camera.

The Court allows remote video hearings, when appropriate, for Non-Law and Motion and Law and Motion hearings. The Court does not allow remote video hearings for Ex Parte hearings, absent a contrary court order. If appearing for a remote video hearing, counsel shall comply with Local Rule 375(c), including being dressed in appropriate business attire, and having the camera on.

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Remote appearances are offered for all non-evidentiary proceedings except mandatory settlement conferences, via the Civil Remote Check-In Program.

Except for mandatory settlement conferences (see § III.D), the Court will offer remote appearances for all non-evidentiary proceedings (meaning any proceeding at which oral testimony is not expected, such as Law and Motion, ex partes, case management conferences, status conferences, hearings on order to show cause, and trial call). Remote appearances will be via the Civil Remote Check-In Program.

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If you plan on submitting or would like to appear for oral argument, please contact the courtroom.

If you plan on submitting or would like to appear for oral argument, please contact the courtroom.

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Phone to clerk

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(657) 622-5301

Counsel must contact the clerk at (657) 622-5301 to schedule an informal discovery conference.

Counsel are to contact the clerk at (657) 622-5301 for further information and to schedule an informal discovery conference.