Placer Superior Court
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Brief
- 3 copies • Upon Filing
Filings > 50 pages
Adjournments
- A continuance will not be granted without an affirmative showing of good cause.
- Further, ex parte requests for continuance, pursuant to Rule 20.1.12, shall include a list of mutually agreeable proposed trial dates.
- A stipulation continuing the trial date must include future trial dates mutually acceptable to and agreed upon by all parties.
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Request must include
- A petitioner may request a continuance of an initial probate hearing by contacting the probate clerk at least 15 calendar days before the hearing; the clerk may approve the request.
- Parties seeking to drop or continue a status conference must file form PL-FL018 at least two court days before the conference.
Communication
Phone
Clerk
Phone
Page & Word Limits6 rules
The administrative record must be provided in one or more volumes of not more than three hundred (300) pages that are separately bound in 3-ring binders.
- Administrative record
- Up to 300 pages
The documents shall not exceed thirteen (13) pages in length. [Effective 7/1/20; Amended 1/1/23]
- Documentation
- Up to 13 pages
The parties and/or their attorneys may submit further information to the assigned Reporting Mediator not to exceed thirteen (13) pages in length if it is provided to Family Court Services and the other party and/or attorney at least three (3) calendar days prior to the regularly scheduled appointment.
- Mediator information
- Up to 13 pages
For a partial evaluation, further information may be submitted up to 13 pages if delivered at least three calendar days before the appointment with proof of service on the opposing party or attorney.
- Further information
- Up to 13 pages
Court's wording
For partial evaluations, parties and/or their attorneys may submit further information to the assigned evaluator not to exceed thirteen (13) pages in length if it is provided at least three (3) calendar days prior to the regularly scheduled appointment and includes a proof of service showing service on the opposing party and/or attorney.
The documents shall not exceed thirteen (13) pages in length.
- Documentation
- Up to 13 pages
An attorney may submit an “attorney input letter” no longer than one (1) page in length, double-spaced to the assigned evaluator as part of the thirteen (13) pages.
- Attorney input letter for attorneys
- Up to 1 page
- Format
- Double-spaced
- Attorney input letter
Document Format Requirements13 rules
Unlimited Civil complaints and petitions require one original, one additional copy for public and media access, secure clipping or rubber-band binding, exhibit separators identifying sequence, and may include up to two conformed copies.
- Unlimited civil complaint
- Petition
Formatting
- •One original is required
- •Secure binding must be accomplished through clipping or rubber-banding
- •Up to two copies to conform each document may be submitted
Court's wording
Unlimited Civil complaints and petitions: a. One (1) original in a format pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.100 et seq. Secure binding shall be accomplished through clipping or rubber-banding. Exhibit attachments to pleadings shall be separated by a standard size sheet of paper with a title identifying the sequence of the exhibit. b. One (1) copy in a format pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.100 et seq. This extra copy is required to allow for same-day access by the public and media to newly submitted but unprocessed complaints; c. Up to two (2) copies to conform each document.
Case documents other than Unlimited Civil complaints and petitions require one original, secure clipping or rubber-band binding, exhibit separators identifying sequence, and may include up to two conformed copies.
- Case document
Formatting
- •One original is required
- •Secure binding must be accomplished through clipping or rubber-banding
- •Up to two copies to conform each document may be submitted
Court's wording
All case documents, excluding Unlimited Civil complaints and petitions, which are defined in F.2: a. One (1) original in a format pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.100 et seq. Secure binding shall be accomplished through clipping or rubber-banding. Exhibit attachments to pleadings shall be separated by a standard size sheet of paper with a title identifying the sequence of the exhibit. b. Up to two (2) copies to conform each document.
Documents submitted through eFiling must be submitted in PDF (Portable Document Format) and text-searchable format, and viewable on any standard PDF Viewer.
- File type
Formatting
- •The document must be text-searchable
The administrative record must be organized to comply with the requirements outlined in California Rules of Court, Rule 3.2205(a).
The pages of each appendix shall be in BATES stamp order.
Pleadings concerning custody in a State Prison, State Mental Hospital, or other out-of-county facility must include the specified custody notation above the case number in bold type.
Court's wording
Where the motion pertains to a defendant in custody in a State Prison, State Mental Hospital, or other out-of-county facility, the pleading shall contain the notation, "State Prison Custody," "State Hospital Custody," or "[named county] Jail Custody," or other suitable notation above the case number in bold type.
In addition, the moving papers shall contain the notation, "PLACER COUNTY JAIL" prominently placed above the case number in bold type.
100.4.1 Format of Briefs. All filed briefs must comply with the requirements of CRC Rules 8.883(c) and 8.928(c). [Effective 1/1/09; Amended 7/1/15]
All documents that equal or exceed 15 pages and/or contain multiple exhibits/sections must be bookmarked. Bookmark titles should match the corresponding section/exhibit. The use of hyperlinks is strongly encouraged.
Digital signatures are authorized if they comply with Government Code section 16.5(a)(1)-(5), with the signer’s verification document retained by the filing party and subject to court-ordered production.
Formatting
- •Digital signatures are authorized
Court's wording
Digital signatures on documents filed with the Court are authorized. All digital signatures must comply with the requirements of Government Code section 16.5(a)(1)-(5). A party who files a document containing a digital signature under this rule represents that the signer’s certificate or similar verification document is maintained in the party’s possession or control, and may be subject to production upon request from the Court.
Motions shall be numbered sequentially.
- Motion in limine
Formatting
- •Motions shall be numbered sequentially
The pages of the administrative record must be numbered consecutively and bound on the left margin.
- Binding
- Bound on the left
The cover of each volume of the records must be the same size as its pages and contain the same material as the cover of a brief, but must be labeled “Administrative Record.”
Document Filing Requirements82 rules
On appearance, attorneys and/or parties requesting the order shall present a written application to the clerk of the Court accompanied by sufficient declarations and/or points and authorities to support the order, and the proposed order.
- Document
- Ex parte application
Must include
- •Proposed order
When submitting a Writ of Execution or abstract, a copy of the judgment must be submitted.
Parties/Counsel must write their case number on all checks submitted at time of filing.
- Document
- Filing check
Must include
- •Case number
The proposed elisor order must identify the documents to be signed, attach copies of them, and match the originals presented for signature.
Court's wording
The order must expressly identify the document(s) being signed and a copy of the document(s) must be attached to the proposed order. The original document, presented for signature by the elisor must match the copy of the document attached to the proposed order.
An elisor application and proposed order must designate “The Clerk of the Court or Designee,” identify the party and signing capacity, and avoid naming a specific court employee.
- Document
- Elisor application and proposed order
Must include
- •The Clerk of the Court or Designee
Court's wording
When applying for an appointment of an elisor, the application and proposed order must designate “The Clerk of the Court or Designee” as the elisor and indicate for whom the elisor is being appointed and in what capacity they are to sign the document. An application for appointment of an elisor may be made ex parte or by emergency request in family law. The application must not set forth a specific court employee.
The declaration supporting the application must include specific facts establishing the necessity for the appointment of an elisor.
If the elisor is signing documents requiring notarization, the applicant must arrange for a notary public to be present when the elisor signs the documents.
If the hearing is set on less than fifteen (15) court days notice, filing both Judicial Council form RA-010 Notice Of Remote Appearance and Local Form PL-CW010A Attachment to Notice of Remote Appearance: Attachment and
For a hearing set on more than 15 court days' notice, a party must file Judicial Council form RA-010 and Local Form PL-CW010A and ensure service on all other parties at least 10 court days before the hearing.
Court's wording
If the hearing is set on more than fifteen (15) court days notice, filing both Judicial Council form RA-010 Notice Of Remote Appearance and Local Form PL-CW010A Attachment to Notice of Remote Appearance: Attachment and Order Regarding Remote Appearance no later than, and serving all other parties to ensure receipt by, ten (10) court days before the hearing.
If the hearing is set on more than fifteen (15) court days notice, filing and serving Judicial Council form RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial no later than five (5) court days before the hearing.
If the hearing is set on less than fifteen (15) court days notice, filing and serving Judicial Council form RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial by noon the court day before the hearing.
If the hearing is set on less than three (3) court days notice, filing both Judicial Council form RA-010 Notice of Remote Appearance and Local Form PL- CW010A Attachment to Notice of Remote Appearance: Attachment and Order Regarding Remote Appearance no later than, and noticing all other parties to ensure receipt by, the applicable deadline: i. With the moving papers, if the notice to appear remotely is by the party asking for the hearing, or; ii. 2:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing, if the notice to appear remotely is by any other party.
If the hearing is set on more than three (3) court days notice, filing both Judicial Council form RA-010 Notice of Remote Appearance and Local Form PL- CW010A Attachment to Notice of Remote Appearance: Attachment and Order Regarding Remote Appearance no later than, and serving all other parties to ensure receipt by, two (2) court days before the hearing.
Any party, including a self-represented litigant, may oppose an evidentiary hearing being held remotely under this subsection by filing and serving Judicial Council form RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial no later than noon the court day before the hearing.
No earlier than thirty (30) days but at least fifteen (15) calendar days before any scheduled first case management conference, each party shall file with the Court and serve on all other parties a completed Judicial Council Form CM-110, Case Management Statement, along with proof of service.
Each settlement conference statement must state the conference and trial dates and include the specified party, fact, stipulation, dispute, settlement, insurance, arbitration, and settlement-problem information, with paragraph numbering matching the rule.
- Document
- Settlement conference statement
- Placement
- First page
Must include
- •Statement of facts
Court's wording
The first page of each settlement conference statement shall specify, immediately below the number of the case, (1) the date and time of the settlement conference and (2) the trial date. Each settlement conference statement shall include a full and complete statement of the following information to the extent known or contended (paragraph numbering of statements shall coincide with the following): 1. The attorney or party who is submitting the statement and the party whom the attorney represents. 2. Lead counsel and the represented party for all other parties in the case. 3. A statement of the facts, including any background information necessary to understand the case. 4. Any factual stipulations reached by the parties. 5. Contested issues of facts, including detail of the claimed damages and defenses. 6. Contested issues of law. 7. A statement disclosing the highest offer and lowest demand, and the date of the last settlement discussions. 8. The limits of any available insurance coverage. 9. A statement as to whether or not the case has been through arbitration (attach a copy of any arbitrator’s award). 10. A statement as to any special problems relating to settlement.
All trial briefs, witness lists, and neutral statement of the case shall be filed with the clerk at or before the civil trial conference.
Exhibits shall be presented to the courtroom clerk on the first day of trial.
When the regularly scheduled law and motion calendar is heard by a Commissioner, the parties must file written notice indicating whether or not they stipulate to the Commissioner.
Failure to file such notice of stipulation or non-stipulation at least five (5) Court days prior to the hearing date for the motion will be deemed a stipulation to the Commissioner as temporary judge per CCP §259(d) for all purposes other than trial.
For all matters heard on regularly scheduled civil law and motion calendars, the notice of motion must include one of the following statements:
For non-Tahoe motions, the notice must contain the prescribed tentative-ruling statement, including the website availability time and the deadline and number for requesting oral argument.
Court's wording
“Pursuant to Local Rule 20.2.3, the court will issue a tentative ruling for this matter on the court day before the hearing. The tentative ruling will be available after 12:00 noon on the court’s website, www.placer.courts.ca.gov. The tentative ruling shall become the final ruling on the matter and no hearing will be held unless oral argument is timely requested or the tentative ruling indicates otherwise. Requests for oral argument must be made by calling (916) 408-6481 no later than 4:00 p.m. on the court day prior to the hearing.”
The prevailing party shall submit the proposed order after hearing to opposing counsel for approval within five (5) days after the court’s ruling.
- Document
- Proposed order after hearing
Must include
- •Proposed order
A clear identification of the specific matter alleged to be inadmissible or unduly prejudicial;
Motions made for the purpose of precluding the mention or display of inadmissible and prejudicial matter shall be accompanied by a declaration that includes the following:
The declaration must state that the motion’s subject was discussed with opposing counsel and describe opposing counsel’s stated position about mention or display before evidentiary admission.
Court's wording
A representation to the court that the subject of the motion has been discussed with opposing counsel, and that opposing counsel has either indicated that such matter will be mentioned or displayed in the presence of the jury before it is admitted in evidence or that counsel has refused to stipulate that such matter will not be mentioned or displayed in the presence of the jury unless and until it is admitted in evidence;
If the motion concerns deposition testimony, the motion shall be supported or opposed by attached excerpts of relevant deposition testimony, in conformance with California Rule of Court, Rule 3.1116. [Effective 1/1/14]
If the motion seeks to make binding an answer given in response to discovery, the declaration must set forth the question and the answer and state why the use of the answer for impeachment will not adequately protect the moving party against prejudice in the event that evidence inconsistent with the answer is offered.
A statement of the specific prejudice that will be suffered by the moving party if the motion is not granted;
Parties exempt from electronic filing shall submit a copy of each of these forms for the court, and include one copy for any party to the action that has not requested electronic service. Exempt parties shall also submit a pre-addressed stamped envelope for any party that has not requested electronic
For each new unlawful detainer action, plaintiff or plaintiffs shall file local form Notice of Restricted Access (local form PL-CV002) when the complaint is filed.
Plaintiffs exempt from electronic filing shall file a copy for the court and one copy for any party to the action that has not requested electronic service. Plaintiff shall also submit a pre-addressed stamped envelope for any party that has not requested electronic service, for the court’s use in serving the Notice of Restricted Access form.
Parties to an unlawful detainer action shall request the matter be set for trial after the case is at issue by filing Request/Counter-request to Set Case for Trial-Unlawful Detainer (Judicial Council form UD-150), together with Notice of Time and Place of Trial (local form PL-CV001).
A small claims plaintiff exempt from electronic filing must file the original SC-100, a copy for each defendant not requesting electronic service, and up to two additional copies for the clerk to conform.
Court's wording
In each small claims case where the clerk serves Plaintiff’s Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court (Judicial Council form SC-100) pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 116.340(a)(2), a plaintiff exempt from electronic filing shall file the original claim and order, one complete copy of the claim and order for any defendant that has not requested electronic service, and up to two additional complete copies of the claim and order for conforming by the clerk.
A notice of association of counsel must include the name, address, phone number, and bar number of at least one associating attorney.
The public agency shall include a certification of accuracy with the administrative record that is lodged with the Court.
Each party shall submit an appendix to their brief(s) which contains copies of the pages of the administrative record cited in their briefs.
The briefs shall contain specific references to the administrative record, by record volume and page number and the document title, in support of any factual contentions asserted by a party in its brief. A reference to “the whole file” is not a specific reference.
A completed local form PL-FCS006 must accompany a Request for Order concerning child custody or visitation.
Court's wording
When filing a Request for Order regarding child custody and/or visitation (parenting time), a completed local form PL-FCS006 (Family Court Services Referral Information Sheet) must be submitted. [Effective 1/1/26]
A request for private child custody recommending counseling must be made by filing the petition, order, a qualifications declaration for each proposed counselor, and proof of personal service.
Court's wording
Written notice of a request for private child custody recommending counseling shall be made by filing a Petition for Private Child Custody Recommending Counseling (local form PL- FCS008), together with an Order for Private Child Custody Recommending Counseling (local form PL-FCS010), a Declaration of Private Child Custody Recommending Counselor Regarding Qualifications (local form PL-FCS004) for each child custody recommending counselor proposed in the Petition, and a Proof of Personal Service (Judicial Council form FL-330).
A stipulated request for private child custody recommending counseling must be made by filing the stipulated order and a qualifications declaration for each proposed mediator.
Court's wording
Written notice of a stipulated request for private child custody recommending counseling shall be made by filing a Stipulation and Order for Private Child Custody Recommending Counseling (local form PL- FCS003), a Declaration of Private Child Custody Recommending Counselor Regarding Qualifications (local form PL-FCS004) for each mediator proposed in the Petition.
Absent an agreement, a court order for a partial or full evaluation must specify each party's percentage share of the evaluation cost.
Court's wording
The Court orders for an evaluation pursuant to Family Code §3111 and/or Evidence Code §730 shall, in the absence of an agreement, specify the percentage share of the cost each party shall pay for the partial or full evaluation.
The party seeking the name change shall complete and file form PL-CV003 with the court.
For a defendant confined out of county, the moving party must prepare and submit a production request and order for the Court's signature and processing upon filing.
Court's wording
Where the motion pertains to a defendant in custody in a facility out of the county, the moving party shall prepare an appropriate request and order for production of the defendant, and shall forward such request to the Court for signature and processing on filing of the motion.
5. Statements from all lien holders having liens against the property, showing the amount presently due on the obligation. [Effective 7/1/01]
2. Copy of the deed of trust showing its recorded status. The original deed of trust shall be returned by mail from the recorder's office to the Clerk.
1. The original signed promissory note.
3. Current preliminary title report concerning the property which has been prepared by a recognized California title company.
3. An updated preliminary title insurance policy showing the recorded deed of trust for the subject note in the priority previously approved by the Court. [Effective 7/1/01]
If the property bond is ordered exonerated, the defendant or the defendant's representative must prepare an order directing release and return of the endorsed deed of trust and original promissory note to the maker.
Court's wording
H. In the event the property bond is ordered exonerated, the defendant or defendant’s representative shall prepare an appropriate form of order for the Court's signature directing the Clerk of the Court (Court Executive Officer) to release the original deed of trust and promissory note for the appropriate endorsement of the request for full reconveyance on the deed of trust and for the return of such endorsed deed of trust and original promissory note to the maker. [Effective 7/1/12]
4. A current appraisal of the property performed by a certified real estate appraiser. The appraiser shall include a statement of the appraiser's training and experience.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Parties must comply with the California Rules of Court filing requirements, including CRC 2.100 et seq.
Parties must comply with requirements of the California Rules of Court (CRC), including CRC 2.100 et seq.
Page 10 | RULE 10.9 FILING OF DOCUMENTS
Documents emailed or faxed directly to Court Administration or a Judicial Officer will not be filed, responded to, or considered, except for form MC-410 and the specified response and proposed orders.
The Court will not accept for filing or file any documents e-mailed or faxed directly to Court Administration or a Judicial Officer. Except for submittal of form MC-410 Request for Accommodation by Persons with Disabilities and Response and proposed orders submitted pursuant to Local Rule 20.2.3, documents and pleadings that are emailed or faxed directly to Court Administration or a Judicial Officer will not be filed, responded to or considered by the Court.
Page 11 | 10.00 LOCAL RULES – GENERAL
Documents for voluntary remote appearances must be submitted through the court’s online eDelivery system.
Documents must be submitted to the court through the court’s online eDelivery system.
Page 26 | Document Submissions and Document Copies
A paper document ordered by the court to be filed in the clerk’s office must be filed there.
Any paper document ordered by the court to be filed in the clerk’s office.
Page 33 | G.1. Exceptions
Electronic filing is mandatory generally, but does not apply to self-represented litigants, government entities, criminal, traffic, juvenile justice, or juvenile dependency cases, and may be waived case-by-case for good cause.
Use of eFiling is mandatory effective May 11, 2020. This mandate does not apply to self- represented litigants, government entities, or in criminal, traffic, juvenile justice, or juvenile dependency cases. This Section may be waived on a case-by-cases basis upon a judicial finding of good cause.
Page 33 | G. Use of eFiling
Letters may not be filed, accepted, or considered in civil matters unless a statute, court order, California Rule of Court, or Local Rule permits otherwise.
Unless otherwise permitted by statute, order, California Rule of Court, or Local Rule, letters will not be filed, accepted or considered by the court in civil matters.
Page 44 | RULE 20.12 FILING OF LETTERS IN CIVIL CASES
When available, an electronic version of the administrative record must accompany the paper version and comply with California Rules of Court, Rule 3.2207.
An electronic version of the administrative record, if available, is to be included and lodged in conjunction with the paper format of the administrative record. The electronic record lodged with the court must comply with California Rules of Court, Rule 3.2207.
Page 47 | Lodging of Electronic Copy of Administrative Record
An out-of-state commission is not accepted through electronic filing.
Out-of-State Commission;
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Request for Entry of Default;
Request for Entry of Default;
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An Affidavit Re Real Property of Small Value in probate is not accepted through electronic filing.
Affidavit Re Real Property of Small Value (Probate),
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Out-of-state judgments or orders to be registered are not accepted through electronic filing.
Out-of-State Judgments or Orders to be Registered;
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An order bearing an original judicial officer’s signature is not accepted through electronic filing.
Any order with an original judicial officer’s signature;
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Documents submitted conditionally under seal are not accepted through electronic filing.
Documents submitted conditionally under seal;
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A family-law Child Support Case Registry Form is not accepted through electronic filing.
Child Support Case Registry Form;
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A Certificate of Facts Re Unsatisfied Judgment is not accepted through electronic filing.
Certificate of Facts Re Unsatisfied Judgment;
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Copy requests are not accepted through electronic filing.
Copy Requests;
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An ex parte application filed concurrently with a new complaint is not accepted through electronic filing.
Any ex parte application that is filed concurrently with a new complaint;
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Family-law child custody evaluation reports are not accepted through electronic filing.
Child Custody Evaluation Reports.
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Notice of Entry of Judgment;
Notice of Entry of Judgment;
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Bonds and undertaking documents are not accepted through electronic filing.
Bonds/Undertaking documents;
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Family-law exhibits to be lodged for hearings or trials are not accepted through electronic filing.
Exhibits to be lodged for Hearings or Trials;
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Peremptory challenges and challenges for cause under Code of Civil Procedure sections 170.6 or 170.3 are not accepted through electronic filing.
Peremptory Challenges or Challenges for Cause of a Judicial Officer pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 170.6 or 170.3;
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A request for administrative records is not accepted through electronic filing.
Request for Administrative Records;
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The listed family-law, restraining-order, judgment, guardianship, conservatorship, subpoena, writ, abstract-of-judgment, and ex parte documents may be filed electronically or at the clerk’s office.
The following documents may be filed through eFiling OR at the clerk’s office: Family Law Filings related to obtaining, contesting, or modifying a Domestic Violence Restraining Order; Family Law Emergency Hearing or Order Shortening Time Requests; Proposed Family Law Judgments if they are filed with a Request for Entry of Default and/or a Notice of Entry of Judgment; Subpoenas, Writs, or Abstracts of Judgments; Civil Harassment Restraining Orders, Elder of Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders, Private Postsecondary School Violence Restraining Orders, Gun Violence Restraining Orders, Workplace Violence Restraining Orders; Petition for Temporary Guardianship; A Petition for Guardianship when filed at the same time as a Petition for Temporary Guardianship regarding the same proposed minor; Petition for Temporary Conservatorship; A Petition for Conservatorship when filed at the same time as a Petition for Temporary Conservatorship regarding the same proposed conservatee; Ex Parte requests as defined in Local Rule 10.8.
Page 33 | G.1. Exceptions
When available, an electronic version of the administrative record must be lodged with the paper certified administrative record.
An electronic version of the administrative record, if available, is to be included and lodged in conjunction with the paper format of the certified administrative record.
Page 46 | RULE 22.0(E) CEQA PETITIONS
Electronic delivery and electronic filing are permitted in all case types, although eFiling may be mandatory in some situations.
The submission of documents through electronic delivery/filing is permitted in all case types. The term eFiling is used interchangeably to refer to eDelivery and/or eFiling. eFiling may be mandatory in some situations, see section G below.
Page 31 | RULE 10.27 eDELIVERY/eFILING
Users may submit documents through a court-approved electronic service provider accessed through the court’s website, and the court may change approved providers or submission methods by updating its website.
Users may submit documents through the court’s approved electronic service provider, accessible through http://www.placer.courts.ca.gov/. The court may expand the list of approved electronic service providers and/or the method of submission via electronic delivery or electronic filing at any time by updating the information on the court’s website.
Page 31 | RULE 10.27 eDELIVERY/eFILING, A
Electronic filing of local form FL-FCS006 is permitted, as is submission to the clerk in the courtroom.
Please use local form FL-FCS006 available on the court’s website. This form may be submitted to the clerk in the courtroom or filed electronically with the court. [Effective 7/1/21; renumbered 1/1/26]
Page 49 | C. Process
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Non-Juvenile filings placed in an after-hours drop box by 4:00 PM on a court workday will be filed that day, while later filings will be filed on the next court day.
Filings presented to the Superior Court, with the exception of Juvenile filings, may be placed in any of the court’s after-hours drop boxes until 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding court holidays. Filings placed in the court’s after-hours drop boxes after 4:00 PM will be filed by the court on the next court day.
Page 12 | RULE 10.10 PLACE OF FILING
Filings submitted after hours are not accepted for filing unless placed in the court’s after-hours drop box.
Filings not placed in the court’s after hours drop box will not be accepted for filing. [Effective 7/1/11]
Page 13 | 10.00 LOCAL RULES – GENERAL
After an elisor appointment is granted, the moving party must contact Court Administration to arrange the signing, and the elisor must complete signing within three court days unless the court makes a case-specific exception.
If the Court grants the application of an elisor, the moving party shall contact Court Administration to arrange for a time for the actual signing of the documents. The appointed elisor has up to three (3) court days to complete the actual signing of the documents. Any exceptions to the three day period shall be addressed on a case-by-case basis by the Court.
Page 18 | RULE 10.22 ELISORS
A party that misses the applicable deadline for noticing the Court of a remote appearance must appear in person to participate.
Requirements and deadlines to notice the Court and all other parties of an intent to appear remotely for each hearing type are listed below and on the Court’s website (http://www.placer.courts.ca.gov/RAS.shtml). If the party does not meet the deadline to notice the Court, then the party must appear in person in order to participate in the hearing.
Page 19 | B. Scheduling Remote Appearances
When more than 15 court days' notice is provided, the two required remote-appearance forms must be filed and all parties served at least 10 court days before the hearing.
If the hearing is set on more than fifteen (15) court days notice, filing both Judicial Council form RA-010 Notice Of Remote Appearance and Local Form PL-CW010A Attachment to Notice of Remote Appearance: Attachment and Order Regarding Remote Appearance no later than, and serving all other parties to ensure receipt by, ten (10) court days before the hearing.
Page 20 | G. Remote Appearance in Civil, Family, Probate, and Small Claims Proceedings — 1. Evidentiary Hearings: Written Notice Requirements
An opposition to remote appearance must be filed by noon on the court day before an evidentiary hearing or trial set on less than 15 court days' notice.
If the hearing is set on less than fifteen (15) court days notice, filing and serving Judicial Council form RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial by noon the court day before the hearing.
Page 21 | Remote Appearance
An opposition to remote appearance for an evidentiary hearing or trial must be filed and served no later than five court days before the hearing when more than 15 court days' notice is given.
If the hearing is set on more than fifteen (15) court days notice, filing and serving Judicial Council form RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial no later than five (5) court days before the hearing.
Page 21 | Remote Appearance
The required remote-appearance forms must be filed no later than two court days before a non-evidentiary hearing set on more than three court days' notice.
If the hearing is set on more than three (3) court days notice, filing both Judicial Council form RA-010 Notice of Remote Appearance and Local Form PL- CW010A Attachment to Notice of Remote Appearance: Attachment and Order Regarding Remote Appearance no later than, and serving all other parties to ensure receipt by, two (2) court days before the hearing.
Page 22 | Remote Appearance
For a non-evidentiary hearing set on less than three court days' notice, the requesting party must file the remote-appearance forms with the moving papers; any other party must file them by 2:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing.
With the moving papers, if the notice to appear remotely is by the party asking for the hearing, or; ii. 2:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing, if the notice to appear remotely is by any other party.
Page 22 | Remote Appearance
Any party, including a self-represented litigant, may oppose an evidentiary hearing being held remotely under this subsection by filing and serving Judicial Council form RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial no later than noon the court day before the hearing.
Any party, including a self-represented litigant, may oppose an evidentiary hearing being held remotely under this subsection by filing and serving Judicial Council form RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial no later than noon the court day before the hearing.
Page 22 | Remote Appearance
Attorneys not appearing under P.C. § 977 and self-represented defendants must file Local Form PL-CR012 at least two court days before the hearing.
c. Attorneys who are not appearing on behalf of their client pursuant to P.C. § 977 and self-represented defendants must file Local Form PL-CR012 – Request for Remote Appearance: Criminal at least two (2) court days before the hearing to be scheduled for a remote appearance. [Amended 7/1/25]
Page 25 | Remote Appearances by both Defense Counsel and Defendant
A victim, family member, or victim advocate must file Local Form PL-CR015 at least two court days before the hearing to schedule a remote appearance.
In order for the court to schedule a remote appearance, a victim advocate on behalf of a victim or victim’s family member, or a victim or victim’s family member must file Local Form PL-CR015 – Confidential Request for Remote Appearance: Victim / Victim Advocate at least two (2) court days before the hearing to be scheduled for a remote appearance.
Page 26 | Remote Appearances – Witnesses, Victims, and Other Nonparties
Attorneys and defendants granted a voluntary remote appearance must submit all hearing documents by 3:00 p.m. on the preceding court day.
Attorneys and defendants who are granted a voluntary remote appearance, and who want to submit documents for the hearing, must submit any and all documents no later than 3:00 pm on the court day prior to the scheduled court hearings.
Page 26 | Document Submissions and Document Copies
When the party requesting the hearing gives notice of a remote appearance on less than 15 court days' notice, the required forms must be filed with the moving papers.
ii. With the moving papers, if the notice to appear remotely is by the party asking for the hearing, or;
Page 27 | Remote Appearance
A party opposing remote appearance at an evidentiary hearing or trial set on fewer than 15 court days' notice must file and serve Judicial Council form RA-015 by noon on the court day before the hearing.
b. If the hearing is set on less than fifteen (15) court days notice, filing and serving Judicial Council form RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial by noon the court day before the hearing.
Page 27 | Opposition to Remote Appearance
A party opposing remote appearance at an evidentiary hearing or trial set on more than 15 court days' notice must file and serve Judicial Council form RA-015 at least five court days before the hearing.
a. If the hearing is set on more than fifteen (15) court days notice, filing and serving Judicial Council form RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial at least five (5) court days before the hearing.
Page 27 | Opposition to Remote Appearance
One applicable deadline for a remote-appearance notice on a hearing set on fewer than 15 court days' notice is five court days before the hearing or trial.
i. Five (5) court days before the hearing/trial;
Page 27 | Remote Appearance
When any other party gives notice of a remote appearance on fewer than 15 court days' notice, the forms and notice are due by 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing.
iii. 2:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing, if the notice to appear remotely is by any other party.
Page 27 | Remote Appearance
When fewer than 15 court days' notice is given, the two remote-appearance forms and notice to all other parties are governed by one of the three immediately stated deadlines.
b. If the hearing is set on less than fifteen (15) court days notice, filing both Judicial Council form RA-010 Notice of Remote Appearance and Local Form PL- JV006A Juvenile Attachment to Notice of Remote Appearance: Attachment And Order Regarding Remote Appearance no later than, and noticing all other parties to ensure receipt by, the applicable deadline:
Page 27 | Remote Appearance
For juvenile dependency proceedings set on more than 15 court days' notice, a remote-appearance request must be made by filing both specified forms no later than the stated deadline.
a. If the hearing is set on more than fifteen (15) court days notice, filing both Judicial Council form RA-010 Notice of Remote Appearance and Local Form PL- JV-006A Juvenile Attachment to Notice of Remote Appearance: Attachment And Order Regarding Remote Appearance no later than, and
Page 28 | Remote Appearance in Juvenile Dependency Proceedings
For juvenile dependency proceedings set on fewer than 15 court days' notice, the specified forms must be filed and all other parties noticed by the earliest of the three stated deadlines.
b. If the hearing is set on less than fifteen (15) court days notice, filing both Judicial Council form RA-010 Notice of Remote Appearance and Local Form PL- JV-006A Juvenile Attachment to Notice of Remote Appearance: Attachment And Order Regarding Remote Appearance no later than, and noticing all other parties to ensure receipt by, the earliest option:
Page 28 | Remote Appearance in Juvenile Dependency Proceedings
A party opposing juvenile remote appearance or seeking a witness's or party's physical presence must file and serve Local Form PL-JV008 by noon on the court day before the hearing.
a. Filing and serving Local Form PL-JV008 Opposition to Remote Appearance: Juvenile by noon the court day before the hearing.
Page 28 | Opposition to Remote Appearance in Juvenile Dependency Proceedings
A document received electronically on a court day between midnight and 11:59:59 p.m. is deemed filed that day.
Any document received electronically by the court between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59:59 p.m. on any court day shall be deemed filed on that court day.
Page 31 | RULE 10.27 eDELIVERY/eFILING, B
A document received electronically on a non-court day is deemed filed on the next court day.
Any document that is received electronically on a non-court day shall be deemed filed on the next court day.
Page 31 | RULE 10.27 eDELIVERY/eFILING, B
Except for collection cases, the first civil case management conference will be held approximately 120 calendar days after the complaint is filed, with the clerk setting the date at filing.
A first case management conference will be scheduled and held in all civil cases approximately one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days from the date of the filing of the complaint, except for collection cases under California Rules of Court, Rule 3.740. The date of the conference shall be set by the clerk at the time the complaint is filed.
Page 36 | RULE 20.1.7 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES
All parties must serve and file a settlement conference statement with the clerk no later than 10 days before the scheduled conference.
Not later than ten (10) days prior to the scheduled conference, all parties shall serve and file a settlement conference statement with the clerk.
Page 37 | RULE 20.1.10 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
The CM-110 Case Management Statement must be filed no earlier than 30 days but at least 15 calendar days before the first scheduled case management conference.
No earlier than thirty (30) days but at least fifteen (15) calendar days before any scheduled first case management conference, each party shall file with the Court and serve on all other parties a completed Judicial Council Form CM-110, Case Management Statement, along with proof of service.
Page 37 | RULE 20.1.8 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENT
A motion in limine must be filed and served ten days before trial.
Motions in limine must be filed and served 10 days before trial.
Page 42 | RULE 20.4(C) – Filing and Service
Opposition to a motion in limine must be filed five days before trial.
Opposition to motions in limine must be filed and served 5 days before trial.
Page 42 | RULE 20.4(C) – Filing and Service
A party declining to stipulate to admission of the evaluation report must notify the court at least 30 calendar days before the hearing whether the evaluator will be subpoenaed.
If a party will not stipulate to the admission of the evaluation report, that party shall also notify the court no later than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the hearing whether the evaluator will be subpoenaed for the hearing date.
Page 53 | RULE 30.5.1 D.1
Placer Court Local Form PL-FL009 concerning trial dates is due at least two court days before the trial assignment hearing.
Trial Dates (Placer Court Local Form PL-FL009) at least two (2) court days prior to the trial assignment hearing.
Page 57 | RULE 30.14
The moving party must advise the clerk at filing when the motion concerns a defendant held in the Placer County Jail.
Where the motion pertains to a defendant in custody in the Placer County Jail, it will be the responsibility of the moving party to advise the clerk of such fact at the time of the filing of the motion.
Page 61 | D. Motions
At least 14 days' notice is required for motions concerning defendants held in out-of-county custody.
In order to provide sufficient time for transportation of out-of-county custody defendants, at least fourteen (14) days notice shall be given of motions pertaining to such defendants.
Page 61 | D. Motions
A noticed motion with proof of service to the District Attorney must be filed at least 10 days before the property-bond hearing.
Before a property bond may be accepted by the Court, a hearing must be held for a Court determination as to the applicant's equity in the real property. To set the matter for hearing, a noticed motion with proof of service to the District Attorney must be filed with the Clerk at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for the hearing.
Page 62 | RULE 40.6 REAL PROPERTY BONDS
Social worker narrative updates must be provided at least two court days before an uncontested hearing.
Updates to the social worker’s narratives shall be provided at least two (2) court days prior to the hearing unless the matter is contested
Page 72 | RULE 50.14 PRE-HEARING DISCOVERY
For Mental Health Court matters, attorneys and self-represented defendants must request judicial approval by filing Local Form PL-CR012 at least two court days before the hearing.
For Mental Health Court matters, remote appearances are allowed for witnesses, however, judicial approval is required; attorneys and self-represented defendants must file Local Form PL-CR012 – Request for Remote Appearance: Criminal at least two (2) court days before the hearing to request witnesses appear remotely. [Amended 7/1/25]
Page 26 | Remote Appearances – Witnesses, Victims, and Other Nonparties
Service and Proof of Service Rules
An order granting a motion to relieve counsel of record does not become effective until proof that the signed order was served on the client is filed with the court.
Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1362(e), an order granting a motion to be relieved as counsel of record will not become effective until the proof of service of a copy of the signed order on the client has been filed with the court. [Amended and Renumbered 7/1/15]
Page 17 | RULE 10.20 MOTIONS TO BE RELIEVED AS COUNSEL
If the hearing is set on more than fifteen (15) court days notice, a party must file and serve form RA-015 no later than five (5) court days before the hearing.
If the hearing is set on more than fifteen (15) court days notice, filing and serving Judicial Council form RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial no later than five (5) court days before the hearing.
Page 21 | Remote Appearance
For a simplified-notice evidentiary hearing, the requesting party must schedule the remote appearance through the Court's website and provide written, electronic, or oral notice reasonably calculated to reach the other parties at least five court days before the hearing.
A party has scheduled a remote appearance through the remote appearance page of the Court’s public website, and has noticed other parties of their remote appearance in writing, electronically, or orally in a way reasonably calculated to ensure notice is received no later than five (5) court days before the hearing.
Page 21 | Remote Appearance
For a hearing set on less than fifteen (15) court days notice, the opposition must be filed and served by noon the court day before the hearing.
If the hearing is set on less than fifteen (15) court days notice, filing and serving Judicial Council form RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial by noon the court day before the hearing.
Page 21 | Remote Appearance
For a non-evidentiary hearing set on less than three court days' notice, all other parties must receive notice by the applicable deadline: with the moving papers for the party requesting the hearing, or by 2:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing for any other party.
With the moving papers, if the notice to appear remotely is by the party asking for the hearing, or; ii. 2:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing, if the notice to appear remotely is by any other party.
Page 22 | Remote Appearance
Any party, including a self-represented litigant, may oppose an evidentiary hearing being held remotely under this subsection by filing and serving Judicial Council form RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial no later than noon the court day before the hearing.
Any party, including a self-represented litigant, may oppose an evidentiary hearing being held remotely under this subsection by filing and serving Judicial Council form RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial no later than noon the court day before the hearing.
Page 22 | Remote Appearance
For a hearing set on more than three (3) court days notice, the filer must file both specified forms and ensure all other parties receive them by two (2) court days before the hearing.
If the hearing is set on more than three (3) court days notice, filing both Judicial Council form RA-010 Notice of Remote Appearance and Local Form PL- CW010A Attachment to Notice of Remote Appearance: Attachment and Order Regarding Remote Appearance no later than, and serving all other parties to ensure receipt by, two (2) court days before the hearing.
Page 22 | Remote Appearance
Documents submitted before a remote hearing must be served on the opposing party before the hearing.
Any documents submitted to the court in advance of the court hearing must be served on the opposing party prior to the court hearing.
Page 26 | Document Submissions and Document Copies
In juvenile dependency proceedings set on more than 15 court days' notice, all other parties must receive the remote-appearance papers at least 10 court days before the hearing or trial.
serving all other parties to ensure receipt by, ten (10) court days before the hearing/trial.
Page 28 | Remote Appearance in Juvenile Dependency Proceedings
An attorney or unrepresented party who wishes to attend an optional case management conference must give written notice to the clerk and all other parties by 3:00 p.m. on the preceding Thursday.
If an appearance is not required by the court but an attorney or unrepresented party wishes to appear at the case management conference, the attorney or unrepresented party must provide written notice of the intent to appear. The notice shall be delivered to the clerk’s office and provided to all other parties no later than 3:00 p.m. on the Thursday prior to the case management conference.
Page 36 | RULE 20.1.7 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES
The plaintiff must serve the clerk's first case management conference notice with the summons and complaint.
Plaintiff shall serve the clerk’s notice of the first case management conference together with the summons and complaint.
Page 36 | RULE 20.1.7 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES
A cross-complainant must serve the clerk's first case management conference notice with the cross-complaint on each added party before the conference.
Cross-complainant shall serve the clerk’s notice of the first case management conference with the cross-complaint on any party added to the action by the cross-complaint before the first case management conference.
Page 36 | RULE 20.1.7 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES
A party or attorney who conflicts with or opposes dates in the case management calendar notes must attend the conference and give all other parties at least seven days' notice of that intent.
If a party or attorney has a conflict with future hearing dates set in the Case Management Conference calendar notes, or opposes the future dates set in the Case Management Conference calendar notes, the party or attorney must appear at the Case Management Conference. That attorney or party must provide at least 7 days’ notice to all other parties in the case of their intent to appear at the Case Management Conference.
Page 36 | RULE 20.1.7 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES
No earlier than thirty (30) days but at least fifteen (15) calendar days before any scheduled first case management conference, each party shall file with the Court and serve on all other parties a completed Judicial Council Form CM-110, Case Management Statement, along with proof of service.
No earlier than thirty (30) days but at least fifteen (15) calendar days before any scheduled first case management conference, each party shall file with the Court and serve on all other parties a completed Judicial Council Form CM-110, Case Management Statement, along with proof of service.
Page 37 | RULE 20.1.8 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENT
All parties must serve a settlement conference statement on the other parties and file it with the clerk no later than 10 days before the conference.
Not later than ten (10) days prior to the scheduled conference, all parties shall serve and file a settlement conference statement with the clerk.
Page 37 | RULE 20.1.10 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
The signed post-hearing order must be served on all parties within five days after receipt.
The signed order after hearing shall be served on all parties within five (5) days after receipt of the order.
Page 41 | RULE 20.2.5(A) – Orders After Hearing; Compliance With Orders
Service of a motion in limine must be completed ten days before trial.
Motions in limine must be filed and served 10 days before trial.
Page 42 | RULE 20.4(C) – Filing and Service
Service of opposition to a motion in limine must be completed five days before trial.
Opposition to motions in limine must be filed and served 5 days before trial.
Page 42 | RULE 20.4(C) – Filing and Service
The notice of association of counsel must be filed, served on all parties, and have a proof of service attached.
The notice must also be filed and served on all parties with a proof of service attached to the notice.
Page 45 | RULE 20.14 ASSOCIATION OF COUNSEL
A petitioner's election to prepare the administrative record must be filed and served on all parties and the public agency within five court days after service of the preliminary notification.
Petitioner’s election to prepare the administrative record pursuant to PRC §21167.6(b)(2) shall be filed and served upon all parties and the public agency within five (5) court days of service of the preliminary notification.
Page 46 | RULE 22.0(E) CEQA PETITIONS
Within 20 calendar days after receiving a request, the responsible public agency must personally serve petitioners with a preliminary cost notification stating the information specified.
Within twenty (20) calendar days after receipt of a request to prepare the administrative record, the public agency responsible for the preparation shall personally serve on petitioners a preliminary notification of the estimated cost of preparation, including the agency’s normal cost per page, any other reasonable costs the agency may anticipate, and an estimate of the probable number of pages.
Page 46 | RULE 22.0(E) CEQA PETITIONS
Proof of service of the forfeiture petition must be filed within ten court days after the petition is filed.
Proof of service shall be filed within ten (10) court days of the filing of the petition.
Page 47 | RULE 23.0 VEHICLE FORFEITURE UNDER VEHICLE CODE SECTION 14607.6, subsection A
Within five court days after the forfeiture petition is filed, the district attorney must personally serve all claimants and legal and registered vehicle owners or serve them by certified mail with return receipt requested.
Within five (5) court days of the filing of the petition, the district attorney shall cause the petition to be served on all claimants, and all legal and registered owners of the vehicle, by personal service or certified mail, return receipt requested.
Page 47 | RULE 23.0 VEHICLE FORFEITURE UNDER VEHICLE CODE SECTION 14607.6, subsection A
Absent a court-filed stipulation, the petition package must be personally served on every party or the party's attorney of record before it is filed with the court.
Absent a Stipulation submitted to the court, the Petition (local form PL-FCS008), Declarations, a blank Response to Petition for Private Child Custody Recommending Counseling (local form PL- FCS009), and a copy of the local Instructions for Petition for Private Child Custody Recommending Counseling shall be personally served on all parties or their attorney of record before filing them with the court.
Page 51 | RULE 30.1.1 C
A Reporting Mediator subpoena must be served at least 30 calendar days in advance and accompanied by the deposit required by Government Code section 68097.2(b).
A subpoena for a Reporting Mediator must be served at least thirty (30) calendar days in advance. Deposit in the amount specified in Government Code 68097.2 (b) is required with the subpoena. [Effective 7/1/20; Amended 1/1/23 and 7/1/25]
Page 51 | H. Availability of Reporting Mediator for Testimony
A party may object to the requested relief by serving and filing the designated response within 10 calendar days after service of the petition on all parties or their attorneys of record.
Within ten (10) calendar days of service of the Petition (local form PL-FCS008) on all parties or their attorneys of record, any party may object to the relief requested in the Petition (local form PL-FCS008) by serving and filing the Response (local form PL-FCS009).
Page 52 | RULE 30.1.1 C
After receiving the court's ruling, the moving party must serve the petition on all other parties within 5 calendar days.
Once the court rules on the Petition, the moving party must serve it on all other parties within five (5) calendar days of receipt.
Page 52 | RULE 30.1.1 C
Further information for a regularly scheduled partial evaluation must be served at least three calendar days before the appointment with proof of service.
For partial evaluations, parties and/or their attorneys may submit further information to the assigned evaluator not to exceed thirteen (13) pages in length if it is provided at least three (3) calendar days prior to the regularly scheduled appointment and includes a proof of service showing service on the opposing party and/or attorney.
Page 53 | RULE 30.5.1 E
All collateral documentation submitted to the private child custody evaluator must include proof of service showing delivery to the other party.
All collateral documents must be received with a proof of service showing they have been delivered to the other party.
Page 53 | RULE 30.5.1 E
For an emergency or expedited evaluation appointment, documentation may be submitted on the appointment day only if proof shows service on the opposing party or attorney at least one calendar day earlier.
For emergency or expedited appointments, any documentation may be submitted on the day of the appointment if it includes a proof of service showing service on the opposing party and/or attorney at least one (1) calendar day prior to the appointment.
Page 53 | RULE 30.5.1 E
A court-ordered evaluation must be provided to the parties at least 10 days before the hearing on its return.
The evaluation shall be provided to the parties at least ten days before the court hearing scheduled for return of the evaluation.
Page 54 | RULE 30.6 A
The petitioner must serve the status-conference notice on the respondent with the petition and summons and file proof of service.
The Petitioner shall serve the Notice of Family Centered Case Resolution Status Conference on the Respondent at the same time as the petition and summons and file proof of service according to statute.
Page 56 | RULE 30.13 C. NOTICE
If the court reschedules status conferences before the respondent's first appearance, the petitioner must serve the amended notice and file proof of service.
If the court reschedules any or all of the status conferences prior to the Respondent’s first appearance, the Petitioner shall serve the Amended Notice of Family Centered Case Resolution on the Respondent and file proof of service.
Page 56 | RULE 30.13 C. NOTICE
After submitting the trial-calendar request, the requesting party must provide proper notice of the assigned court dates to the other party.
The party submitting the request will then be required to provide proper notice of the court dates to the other party.
Page 57 | RULE 30.14(C)
Criminal motions must be written and accompanied by proof of service on all affected parties, including the probation department for sentencing or probation matters.
All motions shall be made in writing accompanied by proof of service on all affected parties including, in the case of matters affecting sentencing or probation proceedings, the probation department.
Page 60 | RULE 40.4 CRIMINAL LAW AND MOTION
The property-bond motion must include proof of service to the District Attorney when filed with the clerk.
A noticed motion with proof of service to the District Attorney must be filed with the Clerk at least ten (10) days prior to the date set for the hearing.
Page 62 | RULE 40.6 REAL PROPERTY BONDS
Filing Fees and Waivers
An answer or other responsive pleading must be filed on demand and cannot be refused for the stated grounds, but nonpayment of the filing fee is a ground for refusal absent a court order waiving the fee.
Except for noncompliance with CRC 2.100 et seq, these local rules of court, or failure to pay the filing fee without a Court order waiving the fee, an answer or other responsive pleading must be filed on demand and cannot be refused.
Page 10 | RULE 10.9 FILING OF DOCUMENTS
A complaint must be filed on demand and cannot be refused for the stated grounds, but nonpayment of the filing fee is a ground for refusal absent a court order waiving the fee.
Except for noncompliance with CRC 2.100 et seq, these local rules of Court, or failure to pay the filing fee without a Court order waiving the fee, a complaint must be filed on demand and cannot be refused.
Page 10 | RULE 10.9 FILING OF DOCUMENTS
Parties assessed a filing fee in civil, family, or probate cases must pay a $13 cost-recovery fee plus credit-card transaction fees for each audio or video appearance.
Parties who are assessed a filing fee in civil, family, and probate cases shall be charged a cost recovery fee of $13 plus credit card transaction fees for audio and video appearances, pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 3.672 and Government Code, section 70630.
Page 19 | C. Remote Appearance Fees
All remote-appearance fees must be paid through the court's remote-appearance scheduling system.
All remote appearance fees must be paid through the Court’s remote appearance scheduling system.
Page 20 | C. Remote Appearance Fees
For a vehicle-forfeiture petition, the filing fee must be paid or an application for waiver of court fees and costs must be filed by the hearing.
The required filing fee shall be paid, or an Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs shall be filed, at or prior to the time of the hearing.
Page 47 | RULE 23.0 VEHICLE FORFEITURE UNDER VEHICLE CODE SECTION 14607.6, subsection B
A $15 late fee applies when an audio or video appearance is scheduled fewer than two days before the hearing, subject to four stated exceptions.
An additional late fee of $15 shall be charged for an audio or video appearance if the audio or video appearance is not scheduled at least two days before the hearing, except: a. When an opposing party has provided timely notice on an ex parte application; b. When the Court, on its own motion, sets a hearing or conference on shortened time/notice; c. When the matter has a tentative ruling posted within the two day period; and d. When a party elects to appear remotely after receiving notice of another party's intent to appear remotely.
Page 19 | C. Remote Appearance Fees
A $5 cancellation fee applies when a party cancels an audio or video appearance and does not appear, but no charge applies when the court takes the hearing or appearance off calendar.
A fee of $5 will be charged if a party cancels an audio or video appearance and no audio or video appearance is made. A hearing or appearance that is taken off calendar or continued by the Court is not a cancelation under this rule. If the hearing or appearance is taken off calendar by the Court, there is no charge for the audio or video appearance.
Page 20 | C. Remote Appearance Fees
An electronic filing service provider or filing manager may charge a fee, but the fee is waived for government entities and litigants who have received a fee waiver.
There may be a fee charged by the electronic filing service provider or electronic filing manager. These fees are waived for government entities and any litigant who has received a fee waiver. Please contact these specific providers directly for further information.
Page 31 | RULE 10.27 eDELIVERY/eFILING, D
A $35 administrative charge applies when the party responsible for court fees requests a payment plan.
There will be an administrative charge of $35 to set up a payment plan requested by the party responsible for payment of any Court fees. [Effective 1/1/07]
Page 44 | RULE 20.11 INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS
A Reporting Mediator subpoena must include a deposit in the amount specified by Government Code section 68097.2(b).
A subpoena for a Reporting Mediator must be served at least thirty (30) calendar days in advance. Deposit in the amount specified in Government Code 68097.2 (b) is required with the subpoena. [Effective 7/1/20; Amended 1/1/23 and 7/1/25]
Page 51 | H. Availability of Reporting Mediator for Testimony
Preparation of a clerk’s transcript on appeal is charged at $40 per hour for clerk’s preparation time, excluding time spent making copies; copy costs follow Government Code § 70627(a).
The charge for preparation of the Clerk’s Transcript on Appeal, pursuant to Government Code section 68926.1 and California Rule of Court rule 8.122, shall be $40 per hour for all clerk’s time spent in preparation of the Clerk’s Transcript other than time spent making copies. The cost of copies shall be as set forth in Government Code § 70627(a). [Effective 1/1/11]
Page 80 | RULE 100.5 PREPARATION OF CLERK’S TRANSCRIPT ON APPEAL
A $10 fee applies to each requested copy, including a court surveillance video copy.
Pursuant to Government Code section 70631, a fee of $10 will be charged for each copy requested, including court surveillance video (Form PL-CW004). [Effective 7/1/10; Amended 1/1/22]
Page 17 | Records copy fee
No video or audio appearance fees apply to fee-exempt or fee-waived civil, family, and probate parties or to small-claims, criminal, and traffic litigants.
Parties in civil, family, and probate cases who are not assessed a filing fee or who have a fee waiver, and litigants in small claims, criminal, and traffic cases shall not be charged fees for video and audio appearances.
Page 20 | C. Remote Appearance Fees
Unless the parties agree otherwise, the petitioning party must advance the private counseling costs, while the court retains jurisdiction to allocate them later.
Absent agreement otherwise, the party filing the Petition shall advance the cost of private child custody recommending counseling and the court shall reserve jurisdiction to allocate the costs by further order.
Page 51 | RULE 30.1.1 B
Courtesy Copy Requirements
For electronic submissions exceeding 50 total pages, including the listed components, a printed courtesy copy and proof of electronic submission must be provided on the same day the electronic copy is submitted.
Regardless of the time of electronic submission, a printed courtesy copy (along with proof of electronic submission) is required for submissions where the total pages submitted – including notice, points and authorities, declarations, judicial notice requests, separate statements, exhibits, appendices, tables of contents, etc. – exceed 50 pages. The printed courtesy should be provided the same day the electronic copy is submitted.
Page 32 | RULE 10.27 eDELIVERY/eFILING, E.2
A printed courtesy copy and proof of electronic submission must be submitted for summary-judgment, summary-adjudication, and anti-SLAPP motions, including supporting documents, on the same day as electronic submission regardless of page count.
A printed courtesy copy (along with proof of electronic submission) is required to be submitted for all Motions for Summary Judgment, Motions for Summary Adjudication, and Anti-SLAPP Motions, including all supporting documents, regardless of the number of pages. The printed courtesy copy should be provided the same day the electronic copy is submitted.
Page 32 | RULE 10.27 eDELIVERY/eFILING, E.3
All parties must provide three copies of any brief when filing it in the appellate division.
100.4.2 Copies of Briefs [CRC Rules 8.882(e)(2), 8.927(c)(2)]. All parties shall provide three copies of any brief when filing a brief in the appellate division. [Effective 7/1/15]
Page 80 | RULE 100.4 BRIEFS
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Partial and full evaluation reports are presumptively confidential, must be lodged in a confidential envelope, and may be accessed, disclosed, or disseminated only as permitted by Family Code sections 3111 and 3118 unless a court order provides otherwise.
Partial and full evaluation reports are presumed confidential and shall be lodged with the court in a confidential envelope. Access, disclosure and/or dissemination of the report, in the absence of a court order stating otherwise, is limited as set forth in Family Code sections 3111 and 3118.
Page 54 | RULE 30.6 G
Filing Bundling Requirements
Notice of settlement does not vacate scheduled dates, and a dismissal, stipulated judgment, or Judicial Council Mandatory Form CM200 must be filed promptly.
Notifying the clerk of the settlement does not vacate the trial dates or other hearing dates but the court may set an OSC regarding dismissal of the case. A dismissal, stipulated judgment, or Notice of Settlement (Judicial Council Mandatory Form CM200) shall promptly be filed with the clerk.
Page 42 | RULE 20.3(A) – Settlements
Separate filings must be bound independently, and all papers bound together will be filed as one document.
Separate filings with the court shall be bound independently. Any bound papers submitted will be filed as one document.
Page 12 | 10.00 LOCAL RULES – GENERAL
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before filing a motion or demurrer, the moving party must make a reasonable and good-faith effort to resolve the matter, attempt to coordinate hearing dates if resolution fails, and file a supporting declaration.
Prior to filing any motion or demurrer, the moving party must make a reasonable and good faith attempt to resolve the matter, and if resolution is not possible, must attempt to coordinate hearing dates with any opposing parties. A declaration setting forth facts supporting such attempt must be filed with the motion.
Page 40 | RULE 20.2.1 REQUIRED CONFERENCE BEFORE FILING
The parties must meet and confer as California Rules of Court, rule 5.98, requires.
The parties shall meet and confer as required under the California Rules of Court, Rule 5.98. [Effective 1/1/17]
Page 52 | RULE 30.2 MANDATORY MEET AND CONFER REQUIREMENTS
Civil parties must hold a conference before filing.
Required Conference Before Filing – Civil
Page 91 | Required Conference Before Filing – Civil
Counsel must meet and confer about motions in limine before the first day of trial and be prepared to tell the court whether related stipulations or agreements were reached.
Counsel shall meet and confer prior to the first day of trial regarding motions in limine. Counsel shall be prepared to advise the court whether stipulations or agreements have been reached concerning any motions in limine.
Page 43 | RULE 20.00 CIVIL AND SMALL CLAIMS
The mandatory meet-and-confer rule does not apply to DCSS-filed moving papers when DCSS uses adequate internal procedures satisfying the assigned judicial officer's requirements.
This rule does not apply to moving papers that are filed by the Department of Child Support Services (“DCSS”), so long as the DCSS has and uses adequate “meet and confer” procedures of its own that meet the purposes of these mandatory meet and confer requirements as required by the assigned judicial officer for DCSS cases. [Effective 1/1/13]
Page 52 | RULE 30.2 N
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Further, ex parte requests for continuance, pursuant to Rule 20.1.12, shall include a list of mutually agreeable proposed trial dates.
Further, ex parte requests for continuance, pursuant to Rule 20.1.12, shall include a list of mutually agreeable proposed trial dates.
Page 10 | RULE 10.8 EX PARTE ORDERS
A trial conflict qualifies as good cause only if it arose after the trial date was set and could not reasonably have been avoided.
A trial conflict may not be deemed good cause for a continuance unless the conflict arose after the trial date was set and the conflict could not have reasonably been avoided.
Page 39 | RULE 20.1.12 CONTINUANCES OF CIVIL TRIAL CONFERENCES, SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES, AND TRIALS
A continuance will not be granted without an affirmative showing of good cause.
No continuance will be granted absent an affirmative showing of good cause.
Page 39 | RULE 20.1.12 CONTINUANCES OF CIVIL TRIAL CONFERENCES, SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES, AND TRIALS
A mandatory settlement conference, civil trial conference, or trial may be continued only by noticed motion before the presiding judge or a judicial officer designated by that judge.
No mandatory settlement conference, civil trial conference, or trial may be continued except upon noticed motion set before the presiding judge or another judicial officer as designated by the presiding judge.
Page 39 | RULE 20.1.12 CONTINUANCES OF CIVIL TRIAL CONFERENCES, SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES, AND TRIALS
The parties may request a continuance by ex parte application under Local Rule 10.8 based on the written stipulation of all parties.
The parties may also present an ex parte application, subject to the requirements of Local Rule 10.8, requesting a continuance based upon the written stipulation of all parties.
Page 39 | RULE 20.1.12 CONTINUANCES OF CIVIL TRIAL CONFERENCES, SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES, AND TRIALS
A stipulation continuing the trial date must include future trial dates mutually acceptable to and agreed upon by all parties.
Stipulations to continue the trial date must include mutually acceptable future trial dates agreed upon by all parties.
Page 39 | RULE 20.1.12 CONTINUANCES OF CIVIL TRIAL CONFERENCES, SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES, AND TRIALS
A law and motion matter may be continued only if all parties consent.
Law and Motion matters will only be continued if all parties consent to the continuance.
Page 40 | RULE 20.2.2 DROPPING AND CONTINUANCE OF LAW AND MOTION HEARINGS
Counsel for the moving party must promptly notify the civil law and motion calendar clerk when a matter will be dropped or continued.
When a matter is to be dropped or continued, counsel for the moving party in the matter shall promptly notify the civil law and motion calendar clerk.
Page 40 | RULE 20.2.2 DROPPING AND CONTINUANCE OF LAW AND MOTION HEARINGS
A matter may not be dropped or continued within three court days of its hearing without advance permission from the assigned department.
No matter may be dropped or continued within three (3) court days of the scheduled hearing date without advance permission of the assigned department.
Page 40 | RULE 20.2.2 DROPPING AND CONTINUANCE OF LAW AND MOTION HEARINGS
The eighteen-month conference cannot be dropped, but it may be continued or postponed by agreement for up to six months if final judgment has not been reached on all issues.
The 18 month conference may not be dropped. Parties may agree to continue or postpone the 18 month status conference for up to 6 months if the case has not yet reached final judgment on all issues at the time of the originally scheduled 18 month status conference
Page 56 | RULE 30.13 D. APPEARANCE
Parties seeking to drop or continue a status conference must file form PL-FL018 at least two court days before the conference.
Parties must use Placer Local Form PL-FL018, which must be submitted to the court for filing at least 2 court days before the conference date;
Page 56 | RULE 30.13 D. APPEARANCE
A continuance request made fewer than 15 calendar days before the initial hearing must be reviewed by the court; the hearing ordinarily remains on calendar and any continuance is ordered in open court.
When the request to continue is made fewer than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the initial hearing, the request must be reviewed by the court. The initial hearing will ordinarily remain on calendar, and any continuance will be ordered in open court. [Effective 1/1/13]
Page 77 | Rule 80.1.7, Continuances of Initial Hearings
All other continuance requests must be reviewed by the court; the next hearing ordinarily remains on calendar and any further continuance is ordered in open court.
All other requests to continue hearings must be reviewed by the court. The next hearing will ordinarily remain on calendar, and any further continuance will be ordered in open court. [Effective 1/1/13]
Page 77 | Rule 80.1.7, Continuances of Subsequent Hearings
If the evaluation is not received by the ten-day pre-hearing deadline, either party may request a continuance of the hearing.
If the evaluation is not received on or before ten days before the hearing, either party may request a continuance of the hearing.
Page 54 | RULE 30.6 A
Parties may request to drop or continue the six- or twelve-month conferences, but any such continuance may not exceed one month.
Parties may request to drop or continue 6 and/or 12 month conferences. Continuances of the 6 and 12 month conferences may not exceed 1 month;
Page 56 | RULE 30.13 D. APPEARANCE
A continuance to a date more than 24 months after the petition was filed requires the court's discretion.
Continuances to dates beyond 24 months from the date the petition was filed will be subject to the court’s discretion.
Page 56 | RULE 30.13 D. APPEARANCE
A responsible trial counsel’s calendar conflict must be resolved before the Trial Confirming Conference by reassigning the case or timely filing a continuance motion.
Any calendar conflict of responsible trial counsel shall be resolved prior to the TCC by reassignment of the case to another attorney or by appropriate motion for continuance filed in a timely manner.
Page 59 | RULE 40.1 CRIMINAL RULES, B. Trial Confirming Conference (TCC)
A petitioner may request a continuance of an initial probate hearing by contacting the probate clerk at least 15 calendar days before the hearing; the clerk may approve the request.
A. Continuance of initial hearing. The petitioner may request to continue the initial hearing on any matter by contacting the probate clerk. When the request to continue is made at least fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the initial hearing, the clerk may approve the continuance request.
Page 76 | RULE 80.1.7 CONTINUANCES
A continuance rule does not excuse any party from complying with applicable Probate Code or California Rules of Court notice requirements.
Nothing in this rule shall excuse any party from complying with the notice requirements of the Probate Code or the California Rules of Court. [Effective 1/1/13]
Page 77 | Rule 80.1.7, Compliance with Required Notice
Chambers Communication Rules
Counsel must notify the court of every settlement and immediately notify the master calendar clerk when settlement occurs before the settlement conference.
It is the duty of counsel to notify the court whenever a case has settled. If a settlement is reached prior to the settlement conference date, the master calendar clerk must be notified immediately.
Page 42 | RULE 20.3(A) – Settlements
If furnishing the player, the appropriate clerks’ office should be notified at least two working days in advance of the court date.
If furnishing the player, the appropriate clerks’ office should be notified at least two working days in advance of the court date.
Page 16 | RULE 10.16 USE OF DVD/VCR PLAYERS BY ATTORNEYS IN COURT
An attorney or party may email a judicial officer only if authorized by and at the judicial officer’s discretion.
Consistent with all applicable laws, the Canons of Judicial Ethics, and the California Rules of Professional Conduct, an attorney or party may communicate by electronic mail with a judicial officer only as authorized by and at the discretion of the judicial officer. [Effective 7/1/15]
Page 17 | RULE 10.21 ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS WITH JUDICIAL OFFICERS
Unless the tentative ruling indicates otherwise, it becomes final without a hearing unless oral argument is requested by telephone no later than 4:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing.
“Pursuant to Local Rule 20.2.3, the court will issue a tentative ruling for this matter on the court day before the hearing. The tentative ruling will be available after 12:00 noon on the court’s website, www.placer.courts.ca.gov. The tentative ruling shall become the final ruling on the matter and no hearing will be held unless oral argument is timely requested or the tentative ruling indicates otherwise. Requests for oral argument must be made by calling (530) 584-3463 no later than 4:00 p.m. on the court day prior to the hearing.”
Page 41 | RULE 20.2.3 – Tahoe Division
Attorneys are advised to contact the appropriate clerk’s office in advance to check DVD or VCR player availability.
Attorneys wishing to play a VCR or DVD in court are advised to contact the appropriate clerk’s office to inquire about availability in advance.
Page 16 | RULE 10.16 USE OF DVD/VCR PLAYERS BY ATTORNEYS IN COURT
Case management calendar notes are available on the court website, or counsel and parties may call (916) 408-6119 if internet access is unavailable.
The case management conference calendar notes are accessible on the court’s website, www.placer.courts.ca.gov. If internet access is not available, counsel and parties may call (916) 408-6119 to access the notes.
Page 36 | RULE 20.1.7 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES