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Judge Charles F. Haines

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

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San Francisco Superior Court

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

OppositionCourt-wide
5 pgs
DeclarationCourt-wide
3 pgs
Additional MIL Leave DeclarationCourt-wide
3 pgs
Update DeclarationCourt-wide
5 pgs
Points and AuthoritiesCourt-wide
15 pgs
Motion in LimineCourt-wide
3 pgs

Courtesy Copies

All Motions

  • Upon Filing

Discovery Motion

Additional Mils

Court-wide

Appeal Record Designation

Court-wide
  • 1 copy • Within 2 Court Days

Adjournments

Court-wide
5Court Daysnotice
Proposed New Dates

Request must include

Reason for RequestNumber of Previous RequestsProposed New DatesOriginal DateProposed Rescheduled DatePrevious Requests Granted or Denied
10Calendar Daysnotice
3Calendar Daysnotice
3Court Daysnotice
Proposed Rescheduled Date
5Calendar Daysnotice
Reason for Request
2Court Daysnotice

Communication

Chambers1 contacts

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Document Format Requirements1 rule

FormattingImportant

When submitting a proposed order after the session is over, submit an original, one copy, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Applies to
  • Proposed order

Formatting

  • Original
  • One copy
  • Self-addressed stamped envelope
Ca Sf Superior:13cf9ff93324c115bb996775 · Jun 2025|SectionProposed Orders

Document Filing Requirements1 rule

Filing RequirementsMandatory

The word "Discovery" must be typed on the title page of all papers related to Discovery.

Document
Discovery papers

Must include

  • Discovery
Ca Sf Superior:13cf9ff93324c115bb996775 · Jun 2025|SectionMotions

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Electronic filing is mandatory for Limited Unlawful Detainer Cases.

Pursuant to LRSF 2.11, effective July 1, 2020, the San Francisco Superior Court expanded its mandatory e-filing program to include Limited Unlawful Detainer Cases. For more information regarding E-Filing, please refer to the E-FILING FOR CIVIL webpage.

Page 1 | Notice to the Public

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Courtesy copies of all filed papers for motions heard in Department 501 must be delivered to Department 501.

Pursuant to LRSF 2.7(B)(2) courtesy copies of all filed papers for motions heard in Department 501 (Real Property Court) must be delivered to Department 501.

Page 1 | Notice to the Public

The moving party must deliver courtesy copies to Department 501 on the filing date, and the opposing party must deliver them no later than one day before the hearing.

Courtesy copies must be delivered to Department 501 on the date of filing by the moving party and not later than one day before the hearing by the opposing party.

Page 1 | Motions

Parties must deliver courtesy copies of filed discovery motion papers to Department 301 for odd case numbers or Department 302 for even case numbers.

The parties need to deliver courtesy copies of their filed discovery motion papers to Department 301 (Odd case number)or 302 (Even case number).

Page 1 | Real Property Court Hearings

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 3107 rules apply across San Francisco Superior Court. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

All 1347
  • Applies to
    Ex petite petition for final discharge

    An ex parte petition for final discharge relying on a distribution order longer than three pages must include a conformed copy of that order.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order
    Must include
    proposed order

    The proposed order must use Judicial Council Form GC-224, be titled Special Immigrant Juvenile Findings, and include findings based on state law.

  • Applies to
    Ex parte application
    Must include
    proposed order

    The filing must include proof that all parties received timely notice, a request for order, and a proposed order.

Service

All 467
  • Applies to
    Summons

    A proof of service of summons is required for every method of service, including notice and acknowledgment of receipt.

  • Applies to
    Psychotropic medication authorization application

    The Juvenile Probation Officer must provide notice concerning the authorization application.

  • Service
    Mail

    A restraining order after hearing with the same terms as the temporary restraining order may be served by U.S. mail.

Filing Timing

All 320

  • The Court is open to the parties agreeing to an expedited briefing schedule where one side files a 5-page motion, the other side files a 5-page response, the moving party a 3-page reply and a hearing date is set 10 days out from the last filing.

  • A respondent may designate additional record papers by filing notice within 10 days after service of the appellant's designation.

  • A Petition to Vacate Civil Assessment must be filed within 20 days after the Notice of Civil Assessment is mailed.

Courtesy Copies

All 230

  • Electronic courtesy copies of proposed orders must be emailed contemporaneously with e-filing in both Word and PDF formats.

  • Courtesy copies for conventionally filed papers must be lodged when the papers are filed.

  • Two courtesy copies of every subsequent filing relating to the motion must be delivered to the Probate Department.

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About Judge Charles F. Haines
  • All motions, including discovery not handled through the pro tempore system and motions to continue unlawful detainer trials, are heard at 9:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, excluding court holidays.
  • Ex parte applications are heard Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 9 a.m. and Tuesday at 10 a.m. Requests for entry of judgment on breach of stipulation in unlawful detainer matters are heard Wednesday through Friday at 9 a.m. only. The Tuesday ex parte calendar is reserved for requests for stay of execution in unlawful detainer cases.
  • As of July 1, 2024 all pre-trial mandatory settlement conferences are set for in-person appearance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays afternoons the week before trial call.
  • Department 501 is generally closed for lunch at noon. If the morning calendar runs past noon, the staff recesses and a notice is posted outside the courtroom.
  • Real Property Court, Department 501, 400 McAllister St., Civic Center Courthouse, San Francisco, CA 94102. Lead clerk (415) 551-3762, calendar clerk (415) 551-3779.
  • The Real Property Court is located in the Civic Center Courthouse, 5th Floor, Department 501.
Common questions about Judge Charles F. Haines's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Charles F. Haines?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for covered motions. Courtesy copies of all filed papers for motions heard in Department 501 must be delivered to Department 501.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Notice to the Public

What must be included with discovery papers filings before Judge Charles F. Haines?

The title page of every paper related to Discovery must contain the word "Discovery".

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

Is electronic filing required before Judge Charles F. Haines?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Electronic filing is mandatory for Limited Unlawful Detainer Cases.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Notice to the Public
Complete rules summary for Judge Charles F. Haines

Courtesy copies of all filed papers for motions heard in Department 501 must be delivered to Department 501.

Electronic filing is mandatory for Limited Unlawful Detainer Cases.

Parties must deliver courtesy copies of filed discovery motion papers to Department 301 for odd case numbers or Department 302 for even case numbers.

The title page of every paper related to Discovery must contain the word "Discovery".

A proposed order submitted after the hearing session must include an original, one copy, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.

The moving party must deliver courtesy copies to Department 501 on the filing date, and the opposing party must deliver them no later than one day before the hearing.

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