San Benito Superior Court Filing Rules

Electronic filers must comply with the specified statutes, rules, and court requirements and furnish information as provided by the cited court rule.

The trial brief, motions in limine, and proposed verdict form must be filed at least 10 court days before trial unless the court orders another time.

Civil tentative-ruling objections must be received by 4:00 p.m.; otherwise, the tentative becomes the Court’s order and the matter is taken off calendar.

A response to a writ petition that was not served by mail must be served within 10 calendar days after the writ petition is filed.

Containers with liquid substances must be clearly marked and identified by type and amount.

Relief from chapter time limits may be granted only upon a showing of good cause, and the matter will be reset to a specific date when relief is granted.

Documents covered by this procedure must be submitted through the Court’s online portal.

The first-day jury fee deposit is $150, with separate receipt deadlines for civil matters and unlawful detainer actions.

On the day notice is given to the opposing party, the applicant must contact the clerk by 10:00 a.m. to request a place on the next court day’s ex parte calendar.

Opening and opposition memoranda are limited to 7,500 words each, and reply memoranda are limited to 5,000 words.

The court may order paper courtesy copies of electronically filed documents.

A party may move to seal a settlement agreement attached to a notice of settlement.

Discovery motions should focus on specific unresolved items, boilerplate motions are disfavored, and counsel must meet and confer in good faith before the hearing to resolve or narrow disputes.