Judge Patrick M. Broderick
Judge • Sonoma Superior Court
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideSonoma Superior Court publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 841 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Filing Requirements
All 256- Applies to
- Plaintiff mandatory cover sheet and supplemental allegations unlawful detainer
Form UD-101, the Plaintiff’s Mandatory Cover Sheet and Supplemental Allegations—Unlawful Detainer, must be filed in every active unlawful detainer case.
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- Ex parte emergency application
A request for an ex parte or emergency order must disclose that the requested order will change the status quo.
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- Case management conference statement
A request to continue a case management conference must be included in the Case Management Conference Statement.
Fees
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- Jury fee refund application
A written application for a jury-fee refund must be submitted within 20 business days after the jury is waived or the action is settled, dismissed, or continued, unless superseded by Code of Civil Procedure § 631(b).
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- Jury fee deposit
Deposited jury fees are forfeited if the matter is settled without notice, the jury is waived without two court days’ notice, or trial is continued without two court days’ notice.
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- Jury fee deposit
Jury fees in civil cases must be deposited with the Superior Court Clerk.
Service
All 115- Applies to
- Notice of death
The attorney for a deceased party must promptly serve and file a notice of death with the Court.
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- Adr packet information
Upon the filing of every complaint the clerk shall provide to the plaintiff Notice of the Case Management Conference, and information on how to obtain an ADR packet, which plaintiff is required to serve with the complaint.
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- Notice of assignment and case management conference
The Notice of Assignment and Case Management Conference must be served with the summons and complaint and any cross-complaint.
Filing Timing
All 93Each party must submit a mediation brief five days before the mediation session.
Review: To be submitted via eFile or dropped off by 8:30 am at 3055 Cleveland Ave & picked up at or after 2:30 pm at 3055 Cleveland Ave.
To be submitted via eFile or dropped off by 8:30 am at 3055 Cleveland Ave & picked up at or after 2:30 pm at 3055 Cleveland Ave.
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