Stanislaus Superior Court
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy • Upon Filing
- Upon request
Adjournments
- A motion to continue must be filed no later than two court days before its hearing.
- Continuances are generally disfavored; except in very unusual circumstances, a written motion must be filed and served at least two court days before the hearing, using Form CR-003 with supporting papers and a declaration stating the specified information.
- The Clerk’s Office may grant continuances only when requested at least two Court days before the applicable deadline; all other requests must be presented to the judicial officer hearing the traffic calendar.
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- When a person cited for contempt appears without an attorney, one continuance normally will be granted to allow the person to retain counsel.
- Time waivers and continuances are allowed only upon the stated showing: exceptional circumstances in dependency cases or good cause in justice cases.
- Even if a Stipulation and Order is not timely received, it must state the reason for the continuance, and the parties or counsel must obtain the next available date from the assigned department’s courtroom clerk.
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Request must include
- If timely service on the defendant is not possible, the plaintiff may request a later hearing by filing form SC-150 with the Court Clerk at least two days before the hearing.
- If timely service on the defendant is not possible, the plaintiff may request a later hearing by filing form SC-150 with the Court Clerk at least two days before the scheduled hearing.
- A party may request permission to exceed the 15-page limit by written notice to the court scheduled to hear the motion, two days before the motion is filed or the response is due.
- When the parties or counsel agree a continuance is necessary, a Stipulation and Order should be submitted with the filing fee at least five court days before the scheduled event.
- If a motion for continuance is to be made, that matter should be placed on calendar no less than five (5) court days prior to the scheduled event along with payment of the filing fee for the motion. If the parties and/or counsel agree that a continuance is necessary, a Stipulation and Order should be submitted to the Court no less than five (5) court days prior to the scheduled event along with the filing fee. Any stipulation and order must 125 Stanislaus County Superior Court state the reason for the continuance, and the parties and/or counsel shall obtain the next available date from the courtroom clerk in the department to which the case is assigned for all purposes.
- A continuance motion should be placed on calendar at least five court days before the scheduled event.
- A request to continue mediation made fewer than 10 days before the scheduled session may constitute willful failure to participate unless good cause is shown.
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Page & Word Limits7 rules
A memorandum of points and authorities shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages, excluding exhibits, declarations or attachments.
- Page limit
- Up to 15 pages
Excluded from page count
- •Exhibits
- •Attachments
Memoranda of points and authorities are limited to 15 pages, excluding exhibits, declarations, and attachments; a party may request permission to exceed the limit in writing two days before the motion filing or response due date, stating good cause.
- Memorandum of points and authorities
- Up to 15 pages
Excluded from page count
- •Exhibits
- •Attachments
Court's wording
A memorandum of points and authorities shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages, excluding exhibits, declarations or attachments. Any party may submit a written request to exceed the fifteen (15) page limitation two (2) days before the motion is to be filed or response due. The written request must be submitted to the court scheduled to hear the motion and set forth good cause why the fifteen (15) page limit needs to be exceeded.
A memorandum of points and authorities shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages, excluding exhibits, declarations or attachments.
- Memorandum of points and authorities
- Up to 15 pages
Excluded from page count
- •Exhibits
- •Attachments
A memorandum of points and authorities shall not exceed fifteen (15) pages, excluding exhibits, declarations or attachments. Any party may submit a written request to exceed the fifteen (15) page limitation two (2) days before the motion is to be filed or response due. The written request must be submitted to the court scheduled to hear the motion and set forth good cause why the fifteen (15) page limit needs to be exceeded.
- Memorandum of points and authorities
- Up to 15 pages
Excluded from page count
- •Exhibits
- •Attachments
Relevant documents and information submitted for a standard FCS evaluation are limited to ten combined pages.
Court's wording
Where any documents or other information are determined to be relevant and worthy of consideration, no party shall submit more than ten (10) pages combined of the preceding categories of documents or information for use in a standard FCS evaluation.
The Mediator/Evaluator may consider no more than 10 pages of written or pictorial documents, in the Mediator/Evaluator’s sole discretion.
- Page limit
- Up to 10 pages
Court's wording
Due to the volume of cases, and the necessity of fairly and efficiently allocating the limited availability of the Mediator/Evaluator’s time to provide the greatest access to the largest number of parties, the Mediator/Evaluator, in his or her sole and exclusive discretion, shall consider no more than ten (10) pages of written or pictorial documents.
In the Mediator/Evaluator’s discretion, no more than 10 pages of written or pictorial documents will be considered; a full evaluation and continuance may be requested or required for more.
- Written or pictorial documents
- Up to 10 pages
Court's wording
Due to the volume of cases, and the necessity of fairly and efficiently allocating the limited availability of the Mediator/Evaluator’s time to provide the greatest access to the largest number of parties, the Mediator/Evaluator, in his or her sole and exclusive discretion, shall consider no more than ten (10) pages of written or pictorial documents. If more than this is desired by the parties, then a full Family Court Services evaluation may be requested or required, as determined by the Court, and the matter continued for this purpose.
Document Format Requirements37 rules
Parties must electronically bookmark each heading, subheading, and component in a document, as well as any exhibits or attachments.
Court's wording
Parties shall bookmark each heading, subheading and component (including the table of contents, table of authorities, petition, verification, points and authorities, declaration, and proof of service, if included within the document) in the document, as well as any exhibits and/or attachments to the document.
All electronically filed documents must be in text searchable format and must comply with the formatting and content requirements of the California Rules of Court for electronic documents, including particularly Rules 2.256(b) and 3.1110(f)(4) requiring electronic bookmarks.
Electronic exhibits or evidence must be submitted on a virus-free CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or Blu-Ray, and may not be submitted on writable storage devices such as flash or thumb drives.
Court's wording
This rule applies to all parties and attorneys who intend to submit electronic exhibits or evidence in any civil, criminal, family, probate, juvenile, or other proceeding. Any exhibit or evidence that is submitted in an electronic or digital format must comply with the following requirements: 1. The exhibit or evidence must be on a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or Blu-Ray. 2. The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or Blu-Ray must be virus-free and not contain any malicious or harmful code. 3. Electronic exhibits or evidence may not be submitted on a writable storage device such as a flash or thumb drive. (7/1/24)
Pro Tempore Reporters must follow the listed transcript-format requirements, including limits on lines and characters, font size and indentation, and requirements for numbering, pagination, parentheticals, and the footer.
- Lines per page
- 28
- Transcript
Formatting
- •Lines must be numbered at the left of the transcripts box.
- •Indent colloquy and continuing paragraphs five spaces
- •Place page numbers at the bottom, right-hand column
- •Indent parentheticals ten spaces or center them
- •Footer must include the reporter’s name and CSR number
Court's wording
Pro Tempore Reporters must follow local standard format requirements: • 28 lines per page; • 60 characters per line; • Line numbered at left of transcripts box; • True type font no greater than 13; • Q. and A. indented no more than five spaces; • Text following Q. and A. no more than two spaces; • Colloquy and continuing paragraph indented five spaces; • Text following speaker identification no more than two spaces; • Page numbers at bottom, right-hand column; • Parentheticals indented ten spaces or centered; • No blank lines before or after parentheticals; and • Footer with reporter’s name and CSR number. (1/1/22)
Evidence must be submitted in writing or on a CD at the time the Declaration and bail are filed. Flash drives will not be accepted.
Motions must be submitted in writing.
Orders presented for signature in court shall be presented with an original and two (2) copies. The signature line must always be at the end of the order and not followed by any attachment. It should never be on a page by itself.
B. Use of Judicial Council Forms. When specified as mandatory, Judicial Council Forms and the Court’s Local Forms are required to be filed and non-conforming papers may be rejected.
The signature line must always be at the end of the order and not followed by any attachment. It should never be on a page by itself.
Formatting
- •No attachment may follow the signature line
Parties must electronically bookmark each heading, subheading, and component in a document, along with its exhibits and attachments.
Court's wording
Parties shall bookmark each heading, subheading and component (including the table of contents, table of authorities, petition, verification, points and authorities, declaration, and proof of service, if included within the document) in the document, as well as any exhibits and/or attachments to the document.
All electronically filed documents must be in text searchable format and must comply with the formatting and content requirements of the California Rules of Court for electronic documents, including particularly Rules 2.256(b) and 3.1110(f)(4) requiring electronic bookmarks.
The exhibit or evidence must be on a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or Blu-Ray.
Electronic exhibits or evidence may not be submitted on a writable storage device such as a flash or thumb drive.
The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or Blu-Ray must be virus-free and not contain any malicious or harmful code.
Pro Tempore Reporters must format transcripts according to the listed line, typography, indentation, pagination, parenthetical, and footer requirements.
- Lines per page
- 28
- Transcript
Formatting
- •60 characters per line
- •Parentheticals indented ten spaces or centered
Court's wording
Pro Tempore Reporters must follow local standard format requirements: • 28 lines per page; • 60 characters per line; • Line numbered at left of transcripts box; • True type font no greater than 13; • Q. and A. indented no more than five spaces; • Text following Q. and A. no more than two spaces; • Colloquy and continuing paragraph indented five spaces; • Text following speaker identification no more than two spaces; • Page numbers at bottom, right-hand column; • Parentheticals indented ten spaces or centered; • No blank lines before or after parentheticals; and • Footer with reporter’s name and CSR number. (1/1/22)
Orders presented for signature in court shall be presented with an original and two (2) copies.
A. All motions and responses thereto shall be filed in writing unless good cause is shown.
In all cases, the motion must be written and must comply with Rule 4.04 and 1538.5 PC.
Evidence must be submitted in writing or on a CD at the time the Declaration and bail are filed. Flash drives will not be accepted.
Formatting
- •Flash drives will not be accepted
Motions must be submitted in writing.
Orders presented for signature in court shall be presented with an original and two (2) copies. The signature line must always be at the end of the order and not followed by any attachment. It should never be on a page by itself.
A party filing a Notice of Appeal must provide an original and five copies of the notice and accompanying documents, unless excused by a Judicial Officer or designee.
Court's wording
Unless excused by a Judicial Officer or his/her designee, any party submitting a Notice of Appeal for filing in Superior Court must provide an original and five (5) copies of the Notice of Appeal, as well as any accompanying documents, for distribution to the appropriate parties. (7/1/03, 1/1/21)
Pro tem reporter transcripts must meet the listed page, line, font, indentation, and page-numbering requirements.
- Lines per page
- 28
- Transcript
Formatting
- •60 characters per line
Court's wording
Pro Tem Reporters must follow standard local format requirements: a. 28 lines per page; b. 60 characters per line; c. Line numbered at left of transcripts box; d. True type font no greater than 13; e. Q. and A. indented no more than five spaces; f. Text following Q. and A. no more than two spaces; g. Colloquy and continuing paragraph indented five spaces; h. Text following speaker identification no more than two spaces; i. Page numbers at bottom, right-hand column;
j. Parentheticals indented ten spaces or centered; k. No blank lines before or after parentheticals; l. Footer with reporter’s name and CSR number.
Formatting
- •Parentheticals indented ten spaces or centered
The signature line must always be at the end of the order and not followed by any attachment. It should never be on a page by itself.
For formatting noncompliance, the Court may strike the document, continue the related hearing, or impose monetary sanctions after adequate notice and an opportunity to be heard.
Court's wording
In cases of non-compliance with the Court’s formatting requirements, the Court may, in its discretion, order any, or all, of the following in addition to any other sanction(s) permitted by law: 1. The non-compliant document may be stricken as improperly filed; 2. The hearing to which the non-compliant document pertains may be continued, or; 3. Monetary sanctions may be imposed for violation of the California Rules of Court or these Local Rules related to formatting of electronically filed documents, following adequate notice and an opportunity to be heard.
The recording must be provided in a standardized electronic format that can be opened and viewed without specialized software.
Court's wording
Any party intending to offer into evidence an audio or audiovisual recording containing spoken words must serve on all other parties and the Court a copy of the recording in a standardized electronic format that can be readily opened and viewed without specialized software, together with a transcript of the spoken content, no later than three court days before the commencement of trial or an evidentiary hearing, unless otherwise ordered by the court.
Briefs filed in paper form should only be bound once in the top left corner and should not be covered with tape, as an exception to the requirements set forth in Rules 8.883(9) and 8.928(c)(3).
- File type
- Paper
- Brief
Formatting
- •Do not cover the brief with tape
Pro Tem Reporters must format transcripts to meet the listed page, line, font, indentation, and page-number requirements.
- Lines per page
- 28
- Transcript
Formatting
- •60 characters per line
Court's wording
Pro Tem Reporters must follow standard local format requirements: a. 28 lines per page; b. 60 characters per line; c. Line numbered at left of transcripts box; d. True type font no greater than 13; e. Q. and A. indented no more than five spaces; f. Text following Q. and A. no more than two spaces; g. Colloquy and continuing paragraph indented five spaces; h. Text following speaker identification no more than two spaces; i. Page numbers at bottom, right-hand column;
unless otherwise required by code, the Clerk's Office will conform a maximum of two (2) copies.
Document Filing Requirements681 rules
B. A party may request the presence of a comfort animal to support a witness at a trial or other court proceeding by filing a written motion.
A motion to allow a comfort animal must be supported by declarations addressing the animal’s benefit to the witness, its description, and its training and ability to remain quiet and in one position.
Court's wording
1. The motion shall be supported by a declaration(s) setting forth: a) Facts sufficient to establish the presence of a comfort animal would assist or enable the witness to testify without undue harassment or embarrassment and provide complete and truthful testimony; b) A description of the comfort animal, i.e., species, breed, size, etc.; c) A description of the training the comfort animal received, including information regarding the ability of the comfort animal to remain quiet and in one position during extended court proceedings.
A party subject to mandatory e-filing may seek an exemption by showing undue hardship or significant prejudice and filing forms EFS-007 and EFS-008.
- Document
- Request for exemption from mandatory electronic filing and service
Must include
- •Proposed order
Court's wording
A party required to file documents electronically may request an exemption from the requirement by showing undue hardship or significant prejudice by filing a Request for Exemption from Mandatory Electronic Filing and Service (Judicial Council Form EFS-007) with a Proposed Order (Judicial Council Form EFS-008).
The responsibility for redacting personal identifiers and privileged or confidential information rests solely with counsel and the parties.
A cover sheet that identifies the lodged or sealed documents shall be electronically filed.
In all civil cases assigned to a judge for all purposes, the face page of each filed document, under the case number, shall state the name and department of the judge assigned for all purposes.
An application for appointment of an elisor may be made ex parte. The declaration supporting the application must include specific facts establishing the necessity for the appointment of the elisor.
The original document(s), presented for signature by the elisor, must match the copy of the document(s) attached to the proposed order.
The elisor application and proposed order must use the stated designation, identify the person and capacity for whom the elisor will sign, and not name a specific court employee.
Court's wording
When applying for appointment of an elisor, the application and proposed order must designate "The Clerk of the Court or Clerk’s Designee" as the elisor and indicate for whom the elisor is being appointed and in what capacity they are to sign the document(s). The application must not set forth a specific court employee by name.
The proposed order must expressly identify the document(s) the elisor must sign and a copy of the document(s) must be attached to the proposed order.
If the elisor is signing a document/documents requiring notarization, the applicant must arrange for a notary public to be present when the elisor signs the document(s).
Limited jurisdiction civil collection cases will not be scheduled for a case management conference unless one is specifically ordered by the Court. At the time of filing, the Plaintiff shall file the local Case Management Conference Waiver form and the Clerk's Office will assign a trial date for each such case.
At the time of filing a new case, Plaintiff shall file CV-003 “Notice of Case Management Conference”.
At the time of filing an Unlawful Detainer Complaint, the plaintiff shall file local form entitled Notice of Review re: Court’s Motion to Dismiss (CV011).
A written mediator complaint must be registered with the ADR Administrator and include the parties’ and attorneys’ names, case number, most recent court date, relevant mediation personnel, and reasons for the complaint.
Court's wording
2. The complainant must register their complaint in writing with the ADR Administrator. The written complaint must include the following information: (a) The names of the parties in the case and their attorneys; (b) The case number; (c) The most recent court date; (d) The name(s) of any mediation personnel (i.e. mediators or mediation clerks) with whom the complainant had contact; and, (e) A statement explaining the reasons for the complaint.
The mediator shall require the parties and all persons attending the mediation to sign a confidentiality agreement at the first mediation session.
A transcript of the spoken content must accompany an audio or audiovisual recording containing spoken words that a party intends to offer into evidence.
Court's wording
Any party intending to offer into evidence an audio or audiovisual recording containing spoken words must serve on all other parties and the Court a copy of the recording in a standardized electronic format that can be readily opened and viewed without specialized software, together with a transcript of the spoken content, no later than three court days before the commencement of trial or an evidentiary hearing, unless otherwise ordered by the court.
A party requesting a remote appearance must file and serve Form RA-010 and submit proposed Form RA-020 to the Court no later than ten court days before the specified proceeding.
Court's wording
A party may request to appear remotely by filing and serving a Notice of Remote Appearance (Form RA-010) and submitting a proposed Order Regarding Remote Appearance (Form RA-020) to the Court no later than ten (10) court days before the evidentiary hearing, settlement conference, bench or court trial, or jury trial.
A prerogative writ, also known as an extraordinary writ, begins with filing a verified petition.
The application must be accompanied by a memorandum of points and authorities.
When serving Judicial Council form SC-100, Plaintiff’s Claim and Order to Go to Small Claims Court, the plaintiff must also attach and serve local form SC-001, Notice to Small Claims Litigants.
A request to postpone trial under this rule must be filed on Judicial Council form SC-150 with the Court Clerk.
Court's wording
If the plaintiff is unable to serve the defendant timely, the plaintiff may request a later hearing date by filing Judicial Council form SC-150, Request to Postpone Trial with the Court Clerk at least two (2) days prior to the date set for hearing.
A party who settles their claim prior to the date set for hearing must notify the Court in writing at least one (1) court day before the date of the hearing, by submitting Judicial Council Form CIV 100, Request for Dismissal.
The request to make an in-camera showing shall be made in the motion.
This courtesy copy shall be in addition to the original plus two (2) copies already required.
Orders presented for signature in court shall be presented with an original and two (2) copies.
Said motions and responses shall include the department, date and time of hearing, the theories relied upon for the granting or denying of the motion, points and authorities and any required declarations.
The signature line must always be at the end of the order and not followed by any attachment. It should never be on a page by itself.
A. All motions and responses thereto shall be filed in writing unless good cause is shown.
The report accompanying the mailed schedule must state how the revised schedule differs from the applicable Judicial Council uniform schedule.
Court's wording
After a court adopts a countywide bail and penalty schedule, under Penal Code section 1269b, the court must, as soon as practicable, mail a copy of the schedule to the Judicial Council with a report stating how the revised schedule differs from the council’s uniform traffic bail and penalty schedule, uniform boating bail and penalty schedule, uniform fish and game bail and penalty schedule, uniform forestry bail and penalty schedule, uniform public utilities bail and penalty schedule, uniform parks and recreation bail and penalty schedule, or uniform business licensing bail and penalty schedule.
b. If there are other income-producing household members, including a new spouse or nonmarital partner, the declaration shall state the relationship to the party, their gross and net income, their contributions to household expenses, and any financial arrangements between the party and those persons.
Electronically filed Letters must include the appointed individual's electronic signature in the form's affirmation section.
Court's wording
Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.257(c)(2)(B) and Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6(e)(2)(A)(ii) electronically filed Letters must contain the electronic signature of the appointed individual(s) in the affirmation section of the applicable form.
Caption must identify the action as subject to the supplemental fee.
- Document
- Complaint in construction-related accessibility case subject to supplemental fee
- Placement
- Caption
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Parties who e-file must comply with the applicable statutory and California Rules of Court e-filing and service requirements unless this local rule provides otherwise.
All parties filing documents electronically are referred to and shall also comply with all requirements and conditions for electronic filing (e-filing) and service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6 and California Rules of Court, rules 2.250-2.261, unless this Local Rule provides otherwise.
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Page 21 | 1.14 Mandatory Electronic Filing
Documents in case types designated for mandatory e-filing must be e-filed, subject to statutory, California Rules of Court, and court-order exceptions.
All documents presented for filing in case types designated for mandatory electronic filing under this rule shall be electronically filed unless otherwise provided by statute, the California Rules of Court, or order of the Court.
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Page 21 | 1.14(A) Mandatory Electronic Filing
The rule designates civil, family, juvenile, and probate cases for mandatory e-filing, and designates mental-health cases only for LPS conservatorships and CARE Act proceedings.
a. Civil – including limited, unlimited, and complex; b. Family; and c. Juvenile - including juvenile justice and juvenile dependency d. Probate.; and e. Mental Health, but only as to LPS Conservatorships and CARE Act Proceedings.
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Page 21 | 1.14(A) Mandatory Electronic Filing
During trial, a party may submit pleadings to the Courtroom Clerk and serve them by hand, but must also e-file them by close of business no later than the following court day.
During trial, a party may submit to the Courtroom Clerk and serve by hand any pleadings, as long as the pleadings are also filed electronically before the close of business no later than the following court day.
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Page 22 | 1.14(A) Mandatory Electronic Filing
Documents must be e-filed through a Court-approved e-filing service provider.
Documents must be e-filed with the Court using one of the Court’s approved e-filing service providers.
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Page 22 | 1.14(B) E-Filing Procedures
In case types designated for mandatory e-filing, all documents must be e-filed unless a statute, the California Rules of Court, or a Court order provides otherwise.
In case types designated for mandatory electronic filing under this rule, all documents shall be electronically filed unless otherwise provided by statute, the California Rules of Court, or order of the Court.
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Page 23 | G. Documents Not Eligible for E-Filing
Confidential documents must be lodged or filed electronically in the manner specified by California Rule of Court 2.551(d).
Confidential documents shall be lodged or filed with the Court by electronic submission in the manner described in Rule of Court 2.551(d).
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Page 23 | F. Where required, a motion to file documents under seal shall be e-filed.
When required, a motion to file documents under seal must be e-filed.
Where required, a motion to file documents under seal shall be e-filed.
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Page 23 | F. Where required, a motion to file documents under seal shall be e-filed.
Confidential records may not be submitted on paper unless an exception to mandatory e-filing applies or has been granted.
Such records must not be submitted in paper form, unless an exception to the mandatory electronic filing rules applies or has been granted.
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Page 23 | F. Where required, a motion to file documents under seal shall be e-filed.
Redacted versions of lodged or sealed documents must be filed electronically at the same time as those documents.
Redacted versions of any lodged or sealed documents shall be filed electronically at the same time.
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Page 23 | F. Where required, a motion to file documents under seal shall be e-filed.
The moving party shall then e-file its ex parte hearing request and supporting papers with the Clerk’s Office no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the scheduled ex- parte hearing. (Parties not required to utilize e-filing may hand file their ex parte hearing request and supporting documents with the Clerk’s Office no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the scheduled ex parte hearing.)
The moving party shall then e-file its ex parte hearing request and supporting papers with the Clerk’s Office no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the scheduled ex- parte hearing. (Parties not required to utilize e-filing may hand file their ex parte hearing request and supporting documents with the Clerk’s Office no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the scheduled ex parte hearing.)
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Page 29 | F
The court may receive filings at the counter or via e-filing.
the court, either at the counter or via e-filing.
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Unless the case is settled or dismissed, the listed trial materials must be e-filed by noon on the Friday before trial and are subject to stated exceptions; if that Friday is a court holiday, e-filing is due the preceding court day.
Unless the case is settled or dismissed, the following items must be e-filed no later than noon on the Friday before the date set for trial. The following items shall be served on all other parties no later than noon on the Friday before the date set for trial (if that Friday is a court holiday, then the documents must be e-filed no later than the court day preceding the Friday holiday): a. in limine motions; b. exhibit lists, except impeachment exhibits; c. witness lists, except impeachment witnesses; d. jury instructions except for instructions that cannot reasonably be anticipated; e. proposed forms of verdict; f. stipulations on factual or legal issues; g. concise, non-argumentative statement of the case to be read to the jury if jury trial; h. trial briefs, and i. proposed jury voir dire.
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Page 41 | 3.09 E-filing of Trial Exhibits/ Jury Instructions
Attorneys must submit law-and-motion filings through the e-file portal.
Attorneys must submit law and motion using the e-file portal.
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Page 75 | 4.30 Motions
All documents related to juvenile dependency case filings must also be filed through the Court’s e-filing portal.
A. All documents must also be filed electronically through the Court’s e-filing portal.
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Page 96 | 5.18 Email Notices Regarding Juvenile Dependency Case Filings
All juvenile dependency and juvenile justice case documents must be electronically filed under the cited rules.
All juvenile dependency and juvenile justice case documents shall be electronically filed in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure 1010.6, California Rules of Court rules 2.250 – 2.261 and Local Rule 1.14.
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Page 96 | 5.17 Electronic Filing Program/Scope
Documents presented for filing in the listed case types must be e-filed, subject to the stated exceptions for subsections (G) and (H).
Except as provided in subsections (G) and (H), all documents presented for filing in the following case types must be electronically filed (e-filed) with the Court as provided in Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6 and California Rules of Court, rules 2.250 through 2.261: a. Civil – including limited, unlimited, and complex; b. Family; c. Juvenile - including juvenile justice and juvenile dependency d. Probate; and e. Mental Health, but only as to LPS Conservatorships and CARE Act Proceedings.
Page 21 | 1.14(A)(2) Mandatory Electronic Filing
When required, a motion to file documents under seal must be electronically filed.
F. Where required, a motion to file documents under seal shall be e-filed.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Pleadings submitted to the Courtroom Clerk and served by hand during trial must also be e-filed before close of business no later than the following court day.
During trial, a party may submit to the Courtroom Clerk and serve by hand any pleadings, as long as the pleadings are also filed electronically before the close of business no later than the following court day.
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Page 22 | 1.14(A) Mandatory Electronic Filing
A document received electronically on a non-court day is deemed filed on the next court day, subject to Clerk acceptance.
Any document that is received electronically on a non-court day shall be deemed filed on the next court day.
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Page 24 | I. Effective Filing Date
An electronically transmitted document is not deemed filed unless the Clerk accepts it for filing.
No document transmitted to the Clerk of the Court electronically is deemed filed unless it is accepted for filing by the Clerk.
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Page 24 | I. Effective Filing Date
The effective-filing-date rule does not change a Court-ordered requirement to file a document by a specific time on its due date.
This rule does not affect the timing requirements for any document(s) that, pursuant to an order of the Court, must be filed by a set time on the due date.
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Page 24 | I. Effective Filing Date
A document received electronically on a court day between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time is deemed filed that court day, subject to Clerk acceptance.
Any document that is received electronically by the Court between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59:59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on a court day shall be deemed filed on that same court day.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 24 | I. Effective Filing Date
Moving documents must be filed within five court days after reserving a law and motion hearing date, or the reservation will be cancelled without further notice.
All moving documents shall be filed not later than five (5) court days after you reserve your law and motion hearing date. Law and motion reservations will be cancelled without further notice to the reserving party if the moving documents are not filed within five (5) court days after the reservation is made.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 28 | 3.01 Law and Motion/Ex Parte Hearings
The ex parte request and supporting papers must be filed by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the hearing or the hearing will be dropped.
The moving party shall then e-file its ex parte hearing request and supporting papers with the Clerk’s Office no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the scheduled ex- parte hearing. (Parties not required to utilize e-filing may hand file their ex parte hearing request and supporting documents with the Clerk’s Office no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the scheduled ex parte hearing.) If the ex parte hearing request and supporting paperwork is not filed with the Clerk’s Office by 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the scheduled hearing (whether by e-filing or by hand) the ex parte hearing will be dropped.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 29 | F
A counter-request to set an unlawful detainer case for trial using Judicial Council Form UD-150 must be filed within five Court days.
A Counter-Request to Set Case for Trial-Unlawful Detainer (Judicial Council Form No. UD-150) must be filed within five (5) Court days.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 32 | 3.03 Unlawful Detainer Cases, C. Trial Setting - Unlawful Detainer
The moving party must file ex parte moving papers by 2:00 p.m. on the Court date before the scheduled hearing.
The moving party shall file its moving papers no later than 2:00 p.m. on the court date prior to the scheduled hearing.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 32 | 3.03 Unlawful Detainer Cases, D. Ex Parte Hearings – Unlawful Detainer
Responsive papers to an Order to Show Cause must be filed at least five court days before the hearing.
When the Court issues an Order to Show Cause, responsive papers to the Order to Show Cause must be filed and served no less than five (5) court days before the hearing.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 33 | 3.04 Orders to Show Cause
Ex parte hearing requests must be filed by 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the requested hearing.
These ex parte hearing requests shall be filed with the Clerk’s Office no later than 2:00 p.m. on the court day prior to the requested hearing date.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 33
Mediation must be completed at least 60 days before trial unless the Court sets a different time frame.
The mediation must be completed no later than sixty (60) days before the trial date, unless the Court designates a different time frame.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 37 | M. Completion of Mediation
The mediator must file a report indicating whether the case settled within 10 days after mediation is completed.
Within ten (10) days of completion of the mediation, the mediator will file a Mediator’s Report with the Court, which will indicate whether the case settled.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 37 | M. Completion of Mediation
Unless the case is settled or dismissed, the listed trial materials must be e-filed by noon on the Friday before trial, with e-filing due the preceding court day if that Friday is a court holiday.
Unless the case is settled or dismissed, the following items must be e-filed no later than noon on the Friday before the date set for trial. The following items shall be served on all other parties no later than noon on the Friday before the date set for trial (if that Friday is a court holiday, then the documents must be e-filed no later than the court day preceding the Friday holiday): a. in limine motions; b. exhibit lists, except impeachment exhibits; c. witness lists, except impeachment witnesses; d. jury instructions except for instructions that cannot reasonably be anticipated; e. proposed forms of verdict; f. stipulations on factual or legal issues; g. concise, non-argumentative statement of the case to be read to the jury if jury trial; h. trial briefs, and i. proposed jury voir dire.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 41 | 3.09 E-filing of Trial Exhibits/ Jury Instructions
The remote-appearance request documents must be submitted no later than ten court days before the specified proceeding.
A party may request to appear remotely by filing and serving a Notice of Remote Appearance (Form RA-010) and submitting a proposed Order Regarding Remote Appearance (Form RA-020) to the Court no later than ten (10) court days before the evidentiary hearing, settlement conference, bench or court trial, or jury trial.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 42 | 3.11.1 Remote and In Person Appearances in Civil Matters
The original proof of service must be filed with the Court Clerk at least five days before the hearing.
The original Proof of Service in a Small Claims case shall be filed with the Court Clerk at least five (5) days prior to the date of the hearing.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 49 | 3.17 Proof of Service
Notice of settlement must be submitted at least one court day before the hearing.
A party who settles their claim prior to the date set for hearing must notify the Court in writing at least one (1) court day before the date of the hearing, by submitting Judicial Council Form CIV 100, Request for Dismissal.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 50 | 3.18 Settlement before Hearing
A guardianship appointment petition must be set for hearing at least 20 days after filing.
Petitions for appointment of a guardian shall be set for hearing at least twenty (20) days after the date of filing.
Page 151 | E. Notice of Hearing — 2. Non-Relative Guardianships
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A party subject to or consenting to e-service must provide the Court one electronic service address the first time it electronically files a paper.
Any party who is subject to mandatory electronic service or who consents to electronic service must provide the Court with one (1) electronic address for service on the first occasion that party files any paper electronically.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 22 | 1.14(C) Electronic Service; Obligation to Update Electronic Address
The Court must electronically serve documents it is required to transmit, deliver, or serve in actions where a party or other person is subject to mandatory e-filing and e-service or has consented to e-service.
Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6, subdivision (d), requires the Court to electronically serve any document that the Court is required to transmit, deliver or serve, in any action in which a party or other person is subject to mandatory e-filing and electronic service or has consented to electronic service.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 22 | 1.14(C) Electronic Service; Obligation to Update Electronic Address
A party must promptly notify the Court and all parties of a changed electronic service address by filing form EFS-010.
A party whose electronic service address changes while their case is pending must promptly notify the Court and all parties by filing a Notice of Change of Electronic Service Address form (EFS-010).
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 23 | Electronic service
A party requesting a law and motion hearing must also notify the opposing party or counsel.
If you request a hearing on a law and motion matter, you must also notify the opposing party or their counsel of your request.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 28 | 3.01 Law and Motion/Ex Parte Hearings
Plaintiffs and cross complainants must notify all parties of the direct assignment when notified by the Court, and parties must notify later entrants.
Plaintiffs, including cross complainants, shall notify all parties of the direct assignment when so notified by the Court and said parties shall notify all parties who later enter the case of the direct assignment.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 28 | 3.00.1 Direct Calendaring of Most Civil Cases
Plaintiffs and cross complainants must file proof of service of their direct-assignment notification within five days after serving the notice.
Plaintiffs and cross complainants shall file a proof of service of their notification of the direct assignment within five (5) days after the notice is served.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 28 | 3.00.1 Direct Calendaring of Most Civil Cases
Notice of a telephonic appearance for the specified hearings must be given to the listed service provider and all counsel or unrepresented litigants by 4:00 p.m. on the preceding Court day.
Notice to appear telephonically for Court’s Motion to Dismiss, OSC to counsel, or Law and Motion hearings must be given to the telephonic appearance service provider (as listed on the Court’s website) and all counsel or unrepresented litigants by no later than 4:00 p.m. the Court day before the hearing.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 31 | 3.02 Civil - Case Management, D. Telephone Appearances
Notice of a telephonic appearance for a case management conference must be given to the listed service provider and all counsel or unrepresented litigants at least two court days before the conference.
Notice to appear telephonically for a Case Management Conference must be given to the telephonic appearance service provider (as listed on the Court’s website) and all counsel or unrepresented litigants no later than two (2) court days prior to the Case Management conference date.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 31 | 3.02 Civil - Case Management, D. Telephone Appearances
The plaintiff must notify each defendant of the assigned trial date at the time of service.
The plaintiff shall thereafter give notice of the trial date to each defendant at the time of service.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 31 | 3.02 Civil - Case Management, C. Limited Jurisdiction Collection Cases
The plaintiff and any cross-complainant must notify defendants or cross-defendants of the case management conference when serving them.
Plaintiff and any cross-complainant shall give notice of the case management conference to the defendant(s) or cross-defendant(s) at the time of service.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 31 | 3.02 Civil - Case Management, B. Case Management Conference
Responsive papers to an Order to Show Cause must be served at least five court days before the hearing.
When the Court issues an Order to Show Cause, responsive papers to the Order to Show Cause must be filed and served no less than five (5) court days before the hearing.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 33 | 3.04 Orders to Show Causes
The opposing party must receive notice of ex parte hearings as prescribed by California Rules of Court rule 3.1203.
Notice of these ex parte hearings must also be given to the opposing party as prescribed in California Rules of Court rule 3.1203.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
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A party offering an audio or audiovisual recording containing spoken words must serve the recording and a transcript on all other parties and the Court at least three court days before trial or an evidentiary hearing, unless the court orders otherwise.
Any party intending to offer into evidence an audio or audiovisual recording containing spoken words must serve on all other parties and the Court a copy of the recording in a standardized electronic format that can be readily opened and viewed without specialized software, together with a transcript of the spoken content, no later than three court days before the commencement of trial or an evidentiary hearing, unless otherwise ordered by the court.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 41 | 3.09.01 Audio or Video Recording Evidence
Unless the case is settled or dismissed, the listed trial materials must be served on all other parties by noon on the Friday before trial.
Unless the case is settled or dismissed, the following items must be e-filed no later than noon on the Friday before the date set for trial. The following items shall be served on all other parties no later than noon on the Friday before the date set for trial (if that Friday is a court holiday, then the documents must be e-filed no later than the court day preceding the Friday holiday): a. in limine motions; b. exhibit lists, except impeachment exhibits; c. witness lists, except impeachment witnesses; d. jury instructions except for instructions that cannot reasonably be anticipated; e. proposed forms of verdict; f. stipulations on factual or legal issues; g. concise, non-argumentative statement of the case to be read to the jury if jury trial; h. trial briefs, and i. proposed jury voir dire.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 41 | 3.09 E-filing of Trial Exhibits/ Jury Instructions
A party requesting a remote appearance must serve the Notice of Remote Appearance on the other parties.
A party may request to appear remotely by filing and serving a Notice of Remote Appearance (Form RA-010) and submitting a proposed Order Regarding Remote Appearance (Form RA-020) to the Court no later than ten (10) court days before the evidentiary hearing, settlement conference, bench or court trial, or jury trial.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 42 | 3.11.1 Remote and In Person Appearances in Civil Matters
Unless good cause is shown or the responding party waives service, the listed documents must be served at least five days before the alternative-writ hearing; mail is permitted, personal service is preferred, and proof of service must accompany the application.
Absent a showing of good cause or waiver by the responding party, the petition, application for alternative writ, memorandum, and proposed alternative writ must be served on the respondent and any real party-in-interest pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1010 et seq. at least five days before the alternative writ hearing. Although service by mail is permitted, personal service is preferred. Proof of service is required with the application. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1107.)
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 48 | 3.15(C)(1) Prior Service of Application
The alternative writ and issuance order, along with any petition and supporting papers not already served in that manner, must be served on the respondent and any real party-in-interest as a summons and complaint are served, unless the Court orders otherwise.
The alternative writ and the order for its issuance (as well as the petition and other supporting papers if not previously served in this manner) must be served on the respondent and any real party-in- interest in the manner of serving summons and complaint, unless the Court orders otherwise. (Code Civ. Proc., § 1096.)
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 48 | 3.15(C)(3) Service of Alternative Writ
Notice of an ex parte application for a temporary conservatorship is required under Probate Code section 2250(e).
Notice of an ex parte application is required to be given pursuant to Prob. Code § 2250(e).
Page 191 | 8.114 Appointment of Temporary Conservator
Filing Fees and Waivers
Parties selecting a court-panel mediator must pay the Court $200 per side within 10 days of the mediation order; the fee covers the first two hours, and nonpayment may result in judicial arbitration.
Parties selecting a mediator from the Court panel shall pay $200 per side to the Court within ten (10) days of the mediation order. Each side shall pay the $200 fee, which shall be paid to the Court to cover the first two (2) hours of mediation. For purposes of paying the mediation fee, all plaintiffs are considered one side, and all defendants are considered one side. There will only be two (2) sides for the purpose of mediation fees. If the Court does not receive the entire fee within ten (10) days of the mediation order, the case may be ordered to judicial arbitration.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 35 | G. Fees and Filing Forms
Parties using private mediators or requesting additional time from panel mediators must pay the mediator’s hourly fees directly to the mediator.
Parties using private mediators, and parties requesting additional time from panel mediators, shall pay the mediators’ hourly fees for such services directly to the mediator.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 36 | G. Fees and Filing Forms
Bail and the traffic-school fine must be paid in full within 90 days after the guilty plea or judgment.
The bail plus traffic school fine is due paid in full within ninety (90) days of the guilty plea or judgment.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 76 | 4.31 Miscellaneous Matters — B. Payment Installment Plans
Bail, fines, and fees must be paid in full within 60 days after a no-contest plea or guilty judgment.
The amount of bail, fines and/or fees is due to be paid in full within sixty (60) days of the plea of no contest or guilty judgment.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 76 | 4.31 Miscellaneous Matters — B. Payment Installment Plans
Installment plans longer than 90 days are unavailable when the defendant chooses to attend traffic school.
Installment plans in excess of 90 days are not available when the defendant chooses to attend traffic school.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 76 | 4.31 Miscellaneous Matters — B. Payment Installment Plans
A filing fee is required for each hearing date assigned when a Request for Order raises multiple issues.
Both dates will appear on the face of the moving document, and a filing fee will be required for each of the hearing dates.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 110 | Multiple issues require separate hearings
A filing fee must accompany a motion for continuance placed on calendar.
If a motion for continuance is to be made, that matter should be placed on calendar no less than five (5) court days prior to the scheduled event along with payment of the filing fee for the motion.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 125 | 7.10 Continuances
Subpoenas for qualifying long-cause matters must be accompanied by the required $275 payment to the Stanislaus County Superior Court.
Subpoenas for long cause matters set out 30 days or more must be personally served on the applicable Court Investigator 30 days prior to the hearing along with the required $275.00 payable to the Stanislaus County Superior Court.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 194 | 8.115 Appointment of General Conservator
A conservatorship investigation fee is due in addition to the regular filing fee, but may be waived upon application if payment would cause hardship.
When a petition requests appointment of a conservator of the person or estate, a conservatorship investigation fee must be paid to the clerk in addition to the regular filing fee. Counsel and parties are advised to contact the Clerk’s Office for the amount of the current investigation fee. If it appears that the payment of the fee would cause a hardship, the fee may be waived upon application to the Court.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 195 | 8.116 Investigation Fees re: Conservator
Petitioners must pay the investigation fee within one year after filing the petition.
Petitioners must also forward all documentation required by the agency and must pay the investigation fee within one (1) year of filing the petition.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 204 | 8.145 Step-Parent Adoptions
Petitioners must pay the $380 investigation fee when they file the petition.
Petitioners must pay the investigation fee of $380 at the time the petition is filed.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 206 | 8.149 Freedom From Parental Custody and Control — Investigation Pursuant to Section 7851
A high-frequency litigant filing a complaint in a construction-related accessibility case must pay a $1,000 supplemental fee.
As a result of the enactment of AB 1521, effective October 10, 2015, a $1,000 supplemental fee shall be charged for filing of a complaint by a “high-frequency litigant,” as defined in CCP § 425.55(b), in a construction-related accessibility case (Government Code section 70616.5).
Page 1 | Notice re: Change in Fees
Registering a conservatorship established outside California requires a $30 fee.
As a result of the enactment of SB 940, effective January 1, 2016, a $30 fee shall be charged for registering a conservatorship established outside of California (Government code section 70663).
Page 1 | Notice re: Change in Fees
Petition for a writ of review, mandate, or prohibition (other than a writ petition to the appellate division)
Petition for a writ of review, mandate, or prohibition (other than a writ petition to the appellate division)
Civil cases
Page 1 | Unlimited Civil Cases
A complaint or other first paper in a limited civil case involving up to $10,000 costs $225.
Complaint or other first paper (amount up to $10,000) $ 225*
Civil cases
Page 1 | Limited Civil Cases
Each non-plaintiff party’s answer or other first paper in a limited civil case involving up to $10,000 costs $225.
Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than plaintiff (amounts up to $10,000) (including unlawful detainer) $ 225*
Civil cases
Page 1 | Limited Civil Cases
Each non-plaintiff party’s answer or other first paper in a limited civil case involving more than $10,000 and up to $35,000 costs $370.
Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than plaintiff (amount over $10,000 up to $35,000) (including unlawful detainer) $ 370*
Civil cases
Page 1 | Limited Civil Cases
A high-frequency litigant filing a complaint in a construction-related accessibility case must pay a $1,000 supplemental fee.
Supplemental fee for filing of a complaint by a “high-frequency litigant,” as defined in CCP § 425.55(b), in a construction-related accessibility case $ 1,000
Civil cases
Page 2 | Other Initial Filing Fees (both Limited and Unlimited Civil Cases)
Courtesy Copy Requirements
When filing any pleading, the filer must deliver one courtesy copy to the assigned courtroom or, if the assigned judge has indicated email is acceptable, email a copy to the judge.
At the time any pleading is filed, the party filing the pleading shall either 1) deliver a courtesy copy of the pleading to the courtroom where the case is assigned or 2) if the judge assigned to the case has indicated that email delivery is acceptable, email a copy to the judge.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 53 | 4.04 Criminal Law and Motion
In juvenile cases, parties must provide requested courtesy copies directly to the assigned judicial officer, using that officer’s specified preference of email or hard copy, not the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office.
In addition to following e-filing protocols, in juvenile cases, parties shall provide requested courtesy copies directly to the assigned judicial officer and not to the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office. Each judicial officer shall specify their preferred method of delivery of courtesy copies – either via email or hard copy.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 96 | 5.17 Electronic Filing Program/Scope
When filing a pleading, the filer must provide one additional courtesy copy to the assigned courtroom, or email it to the judge if the judge has indicated that email is acceptable; the original and two other copies are also required.
At the time any pleading is filed, the party filing the pleading shall either 1) deliver a courtesy copy of the pleading to the courtroom where the case is assigned or 2) if the judge assigned to the case has indicated that email delivery is acceptable, email a copy to the judge. This courtesy copy shall be in addition to the original plus two (2) copies already required.
Page 53 | 4.04 Criminal Law and Motion
When filing a pleading, the filing party must deliver a courtesy copy to the assigned courtroom or email a copy to the judge if the judge has indicated that email delivery is acceptable.
At the time any pleading is filed, the party filing the pleading shall either 1) deliver a courtesy copy of the pleading to the courtroom where the case is assigned or 2) if the judge assigned to the case has indicated that email delivery is acceptable, email a copy to the judge.
Page 86 | 5.04.1(B) Contested Hearings
The Court may order a party to provide courtesy copies of e-filed documents.
The Court may order a party to provide courtesy copies of e-filed documents.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 22 | 1.14(A) Mandatory Electronic Filing
The clerk’s office rejects courtesy copies that were not requested.
The clerk’s office will reject unsolicited courtesy copies.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 22 | 1.14(A) Mandatory Electronic Filing
Failure to provide a courtesy copy cannot justify denying a motion or disregarding a responsive pleading, but may justify continuing the hearing.
Failure to deliver or email a courtesy copy of pleadings to the courtroom in which the case is assigned shall not constitute grounds to deny a motion or disregard a responsive pleading, but it may serve as grounds to continue the hearing.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 87
The clerk’s office will reject courtesy copies that were not solicited.
The clerk’s office will reject unsolicited courtesy copies.
Page 21 | 1.14(A)(6) Mandatory Electronic Filing
The Court may order a party to provide courtesy copies of e-filed documents.
The Court may order a party to provide courtesy copies of e-filed documents.
Page 21 | 1.14(A)(6) Mandatory Electronic Filing
Failure to provide the required courtesy copy cannot justify denying a motion or disregarding a response, but it may be grounds to continue the hearing.
Failure to deliver or email a courtesy copy of pleadings to the courtroom in which the case is assigned as required by Rule 4.04A shall not constitute grounds to deny a motion or disregard a responsive pleading, but it may serve as grounds to continue the hearing.
Page 54 | 4.04 Criminal Law and Motion
Failure to provide a courtesy copy is not grounds to deny a motion or disregard a response, but may be grounds to continue the hearing.
Failure to deliver or email a courtesy copy of pleadings to the courtroom in which the case is assigned shall not constitute grounds to deny a motion or disregard a responsive pleading, but it may serve as grounds to continue the hearing.
Page 86 | 5.04.1(B) Contested Hearings
In juvenile cases, parties must provide requested courtesy copies to the assigned judicial officer, not the clerk, using the delivery method that officer specifies: email or hard copy.
In addition to following e-filing protocols, in juvenile cases, parties shall provide requested courtesy copies directly to the assigned judicial officer and not to the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office. Each judicial officer shall specify their preferred method of delivery of courtesy copies – either via email or hard copy.
Page 95 | 5.17 Electronic Filing Program/Scope
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
The record of an in-camera hearing must be established and sealed under Penal Code section 1054.7.
the matter in-camera, the Court shall follow the procedure for establishing and sealing the record of the in-camera hearing set forth in Penal Code section 1054.7.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 53 | Rule 4 Criminal
Confidential orders must be sent in an envelope labeled Confidential, stamped “CONFIDENTIAL,” kept in confidential document envelopes, and withheld from public access.
If any of such orders are confidential, they shall be sent in an envelope labeled Confidential and they shall not be made available to the public. Confidential orders will be stamped 81 ===== PAGE 82 ===== Stanislaus County Superior Court as "CONFIDENTIAL" and will be kept in confidential document envelopes according to current Stanislaus County Superior Court policy.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 81 | E. Communication between the Courts and Related Agencies
Redacted versions of lodged or sealed documents must be filed electronically at the same time.
Redacted versions of any lodged or sealed documents shall be filed electronically at the same time.
Page 23 | F
If the court hears the matter in camera, it must follow Penal Code section 1054.7 to establish and seal the hearing record.
If the Court hears the matter in-camera, the Court shall follow the procedure for establishing and sealing the record of the in-camera hearing set forth in Penal Code section 1054.7.
Page 52 | 4.03 Discovery in Criminal Cases
Confidential orders sent to another court division must be placed in an envelope labeled “Confidential” and must not be made available to the public.
If any of such orders are confidential, they shall be sent in an envelope labeled Confidential and they shall not be made available to the public.
Page 80 | E. Communication between the Courts and Related Agencies
An e-filed document is public when filed unless the stated court rules apply or it is ordered sealed or filed confidentially pursuant to law.
Except as provided by the California Rules of Court, rules 2.500-2.507, an e-filed document is a public document at the time it is filed unless it is ordered sealed or filed as a confidential document pursuant to law.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 23 | E. Confidential Documents
An e-filed document is public when filed unless it is ordered sealed or filed as confidential under law, subject to the cited Rules of Court.
Except as provided by the California Rules of Court, rules 2.500-2.507, an e-filed document is a public document at the time it is filed unless it is ordered sealed or filed as a confidential document pursuant to law.
Page 22 | 1.14(E) Confidential Documents
Filing Bundling Requirements
Probate Code §200, et seq. authorizes a petition to establish fact of death to be included in a verified petition for probate of will or for letters of administration. However, attorneys are encouraged to file a separate petition under the same number in order to avoid administrative difficulties. No such separate petition may be filed after the filing of a petition for final distribution; and, if a petition to establish fact of death is then filed, it should be in a new proceeding under a new number.
Probate Code §200, et seq. authorizes a petition to establish fact of death to be included in a verified petition for probate of will or for letters of administration. However, attorneys are encouraged to file a separate petition under the same number in order to avoid administrative difficulties. No such separate petition may be filed after the filing of a petition for final distribution; and, if a petition to establish fact of death is then filed, it should be in a new proceeding under a new number.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 189 | 8.94 Separate Petition Preferred
Separately filed petitions to set aside and for admission of a will or letters of administration should be set for hearing at the same time when filed concurrently.
If a petition to set aside is filed separately and concurrently with a petition for admission of the will or for letters of administration, the petitions should be set for hearing at the same time.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 190 | 8.97 Petition to Set Aside Under Probate Code §6600-§6613 or For Letters
Orders should be submitted separately rather than attached to another document or pleading.
The orders should be submitted separately and not attached to any other document or pleading.
Page 168 | 8.41 A. Probate Orders
Any two or more parties may file a joint case management statement instead of filing separate statements.
In lieu of each party filing a separate case management statement, any two or more parties may file a joint statement.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 109 | Case Management Statement
A petition to set aside may be filed separately or worded in the alternative to request admission of the will and letters if the set-aside petition is denied.
A petition to set aside under Prob.Code §6600, et seq. may be filed as a separate petition or may be worded in the alternative, i.e., the petition may pray for admission of the will and for letters testamentary or for letters of administration if the petition to set aside should be denied.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 190 | 8.97 Petition to Set Aside Under Probate Code §6600-§6613 or For Letters
Attorneys are encouraged to file a separate petition under the same case number to avoid administrative difficulties.
However, attorneys are encouraged to file a separate petition under the same number in order to avoid administrative difficulties.
Page 186 | 8.94 Separate Petition Preferred
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A party may seek enforcement of the criminal discovery order without obtaining a further court order if it first made the informal request described in Penal Code section 1054.5(b).
This order shall be in effect in all criminal proceedings and there shall be no need to seek a further order of Court prior to seeking an enforcement of this order as long as the party seeking enforcement has made an informal request described in Penal Code section 1054.5(b).
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 52 | 4.03 Discovery in Criminal Cases
A party asserting work product, another privilege, or a good cause exception must do so by noticed motion, which must be heard before the trial readiness conference.
Any party asserting a work product or other privilege, pursuant to Penal Code Section 1054.6 or a good cause exception, must assert that privilege or exception by noticed motion, which shall be heard prior to the date of the trial readiness conference.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 52 | 4.03 Discovery in Criminal Cases
Motion dates must be reserved with the assigned department’s courtroom clerk before filing.
Motion dates must be reserved with the courtroom clerk of the assigned department prior to filing.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 53 | 4.04 Criminal Law and Motion
A Penal Code section 995 motion must be heard by a judge other than the assigned trial judge.
Motions pursuant to Penal Code section 995 shall be heard by a judge other than the assigned trial judge.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 54 | 4.04 Criminal Law and Motion
Before submitting a motion, counsel must give all counsel and any CASA at least two business days’ notice and set forth responses received, except for motions to quash protective custody warrants.
Prior to submission of all motions, save and except for Motions to Quash Protective Custody Warrants, counsel submitting the motion mush give all counsel (and CASA if there is a CASA) a minimum of two business days’ notice of the request, and set forth all responses received.
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Page 98 | 5.20 Juvenile Dependency: Simple Motions
A party requesting an informal discovery conference must file a request for case management conference and specify that an IDC is desired as part of a Family Centered Case Resolution Order.
Parties requesting an IDC shall file a request for case management conference and specify that an IDC is desired as part of a Family Centered Case Resolution Order.
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Page 114 | 7.07 Informal Discovery Conferences (IDC), B. Party Motion
Before a hearing on a contested Probate calendar petition, the parties and their attorneys must make a reasonable, good-faith effort to resolve the dispute face-to-face if possible, or otherwise by telephone or video conference.
A. In the event of any contest or objection to any petition on the Probate calendar, the parties and their respective attorneys, if any, shall make a reasonable and good faith attempt to informally resolve the controversy at a face-to-face meeting, if possible, and otherwise by telephone or video conference, before any hearing of the contested petition.
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Page 170 | 8.37 Contested Matters
A party asserting work product, another privilege, or a good-cause exception must do so by noticed motion heard before the trial readiness conference; the factual showing may be made in camera on request, which must be included in the motion.
Any party asserting a work product or other privilege, pursuant to Penal Code Section 1054.6 or a good cause exception, must assert that privilege or exception by noticed motion, which shall be heard prior to the date of the trial readiness conference. The factual showing establishing a claim of work product, privilege, or good cause need not be set forth in the motion or accompanying points and authorities. The factual showing may be made to the court in-camera upon the moving party's request. The request to make an in-camera showing shall be made in the motion.
Page 52 | 4.03 Discovery in Criminal Cases
All parties must meet and confer about contested matters before entering the courtroom.
All parties are ordered to meet and confer before entering the courtroom regarding any contested matter.
Page 85 | 5.04.1(A) Pretrial Hearings
Law and Motion and contested hearing dates must be reserved with the assigned department’s courtroom clerk before filing, and the reservation must state the estimated time needed for the motion.
Law and Motion and contested hearing dates must be reserved with the courtroom clerk of the assigned department prior to filing and must state an estimate of the time needed for the motion.
Page 85 | 5.04.1(B) Contested Hearings
A contested matter expected to take more than ten minutes must be noticed and heard on a contested calendar within statutory timelines.
Any contested matter that will take more than ten minutes to resolve shall be noticed and will be heard on a contested calendar within the statutory timelines.
Page 85 | 5.04.1(A) Pretrial Hearings
Law and Motion dates must be reserved with the assigned department’s courtroom clerk before filing.
Law and Motion dates must be reserved with the courtroom clerk of the assigned department prior to filing.
Page 85 | 5.04.1 Juvenile Justice Detention Hearings, Pre-Trials and Contested Hearings
In family law matters other than domestic violence matters, parties or counsel must meet and confer in person or by phone before the hearing and make a good-faith effort to settle all issues.
On all requests for order(s), motions and hearings in family law matters, excluding any matters involving domestic violence, each party, or that party’s counsel, shall meet and confer in person or by phone before the hearing date and shall make a good faith attempt to settle all issues in the request for order(s), even if a complete settlement is not possible and only conditional agreements are made.
Page 125 | 7.11(A) Meet and Confer Obligation
Compliance with the settlement conference rules, attendance at the Joint Settlement Conference, and full participation by both parties and attorneys are mandatory; noncompliance results in sanctions after a noticed hearing.
Therefore, compliance with these Settlement Conference Rules, attendance at Joint Settlement Conference, and full participation by both parties and attorneys are all mandatory. After a noticed hearing, sanctions will be imposed for non-compliance.
Page 129 | 7.16 Joint Settlement Conferences, Settlement Conferences, and Statements
The parties and their attorneys must meet and attend the Joint Settlement Conference, except when a current no-contact restraining order exists and both parties are self-represented; experts and professional advisors may attend at each party’s option.
Except in cases where there exists a current restraining order prohibiting personal contact with the other party and both parties are self-represented, the parties and their respective attorneys shall meet to attempt to settle all issues in the case at the Joint Settlement Conference. Attendance by the attorneys and parties is mandatory; attendance by experts and professional advisors is permitted at the option of each party.
Page 130 | 7.16(C) Mandatory Joint Settlement Conference
A Joint Settlement Conference is mandatory in family law matters requiring a case management conference and must occur before the case proceeds to settlement conference and trial.
A Joint Settlement Conference must be held in all family law matters requiring a case management conference before the case will proceed to settlement conference and trial. A Joint Settlement Conference is mandatory.
Page 130 | 7.16(C) Mandatory Joint Settlement Conference
The Joint Settlement Conference must take place between 90 and 30 days before the date initially set for the settlement conference.
The Joint Settlement Conference shall take place no sooner than ninety (90) days and no later than thirty (30) days before the date initially set for the settlement conference.
Page 130 | 7.16(C) Mandatory Joint Settlement Conference
All Law and Motion ex parte matters require approval and scheduling by the assigned judge through the courtroom clerk before filing with the Probate Clerk’s Office.
D. All Law and Motion ex parte matters must be approved and scheduled by the assigned judge through their courtroom clerk, prior to filing documents with the Probate Clerk’s Office.
Page 165 | 8.35 Petitions for Ex Parte Orders
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
If timely service on the defendant is not possible, the plaintiff may request a later hearing by filing form SC-150 with the Court Clerk at least two days before the scheduled hearing.
If the plaintiff is unable to serve the defendant timely, the plaintiff may request a later hearing date by filing Judicial Council form SC-150, Request to Postpone Trial with the Court Clerk at least two (2) days prior to the date set for hearing.
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Page 49 | 3.16 Notice of Claims — C. Inability to Serve Defendant in Time
Continuance motions are generally disfavored and, except in very unusual circumstances, must be written, filed and served at least two court days before the hearing, use Local Form CR-003, include supporting points and authorities and a declaration of specific facts, and state the opposing party’s position and proposed new date and witness availability.
A. As set forth in the Court’s Continuance Policy, motions to continue are generally disfavored. Except in very unusual circumstances, a written motion for continuance, as required by Penal Code § 1050, shall be filed and served on all parties to the proceeding at least two (2) court days before the hearing to be continued. Motions must be submitted on Local Form CR-003, Notice of Motion to Continue Hearing together with (1) a memorandum of points and authorities is support of the motion; and, (2) a declaration(s) detailing specific facts showing that a continuance is necessary. The declaration shall state the following: (1/1/23) 1. Position of opposing counsel or party to the motion to continue; 2. Proposed new date of hearing or trial, and availability of all material witnesses for the proposed new date; and,
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Page 60 | 4.20 Continuances
A continuance request must be made at least two Court days before its deadline for the Clerk’s Office to act; all other requests must be presented to the judicial officer hearing the traffic calendar.
The Clerk’s Office authority to grant the foregoing requests for continuance only extends to timely requests. Timely means the request for continuance must be made at least two Court days prior to the deadline from which the request for continuance is being made. All other requests for continuances shall be presented to the judicial officer hearing the traffic calendar pursuant to Penal Code 1050.
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Page 74 | 4.27 Continuances
Time waivers and continuances are permitted only upon a showing of exceptional circumstances in dependency cases or good cause in justice cases.
Time waivers will be accepted and continuances granted only on a showing of exceptional circumstances in dependency cases or good cause in justice cases.
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Page 86 | 5.04 Juvenile Cases: Time Waivers and Continuances
A set multi-day hearing may be vacated or continued only after a noticed written motion, unless good cause exists, and any continuance request must be made at the earliest practical opportunity.
Once set, multi-day hearings shall only be vacated and continued subsequent to a noticed written motion unless good cause exists. Any request to continue must be made at the earliest practical opportunity.
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Page 87
A motion to continue must be filed no later than two court days before its hearing.
Pursuant to statute, all motions to continue must be filed no later than two court days prior to the hearing on the motion.
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Page 98 | 5.20 Juvenile Dependency: Simple Motions
If timely service on the defendant is not possible, the plaintiff may request a later hearing by filing form SC-150 with the Court Clerk at least two days before the hearing.
If the plaintiff is unable to serve the defendant timely, the plaintiff may request a later hearing date by filing Judicial Council form SC-150, Request to Postpone Trial with the Court Clerk at least two (2) days prior to the date set for hearing.
Page 49 | 3.16 Notice of Claims — C. Inability to Serve Defendant in Time
Continuances are generally disfavored; except in very unusual circumstances, a written motion must be filed and served at least two court days before the hearing, using Form CR-003 with supporting papers and a declaration stating the specified information.
A. As set forth in the Court’s Continuance Policy, motions to continue are generally disfavored. Except in very unusual circumstances, a written motion for continuance, as required by Penal Code § 1050, shall be filed and served on all parties to the proceeding at least two (2) court days before the hearing to be continued. Motions 59 ===== PAGE 60 ===== Stanislaus County Superior Court must be submitted on Local Form CR-003, Notice of Motion to Continue Hearing together with (1) a memorandum of points and authorities is support of the motion; and, (2) a declaration(s) detailing specific facts showing that a continuance is necessary. The declaration shall state the following: (1/1/23) 1. Position of opposing counsel or party to the motion to continue; 2. Proposed new date of hearing or trial, and availability of all material witnesses for the proposed new date; and, 3. Number of times the matter has been continued, by which party(ies), and reasons for prior continuance(s).
Page 59 | 4.20 Continuances
At the conclusion of a continuance motion, the court must determine whether good cause exists and, if it does, state the supporting facts on the record; whenever possible, the rescheduled event must occur within 30 days of the continuance.
D. At the conclusion of the motion for continuance, the court shall make a finding whether good cause has been shown and, if it finds that there is good cause, shall state on the record the facts proved that justify its finding. Whenever possible, the Court shall hold the rescheduled court event no later than 30 days after the date from which it was continued.
Page 61 | Rule 4 Criminal
For a fine that has not yet been adjudicated, the Clerk’s Office may grant up to two continuances of no more than 30 days each for the payment due date.
The Clerk’s Office has authority to grant up to two (2) separate continuances for not more than thirty (30) days each, of the due date to pay a fine that has not yet been adjudicated.
Page 73 | 4.27 Continuances
The Clerk’s Office may grant continuances only when requested at least two Court days before the applicable deadline; all other requests must be presented to the judicial officer hearing the traffic calendar.
The Clerk’s Office authority to grant the foregoing requests for continuance only extends to timely requests. Timely means the request for continuance must be made at least two Court days prior to the deadline from which the request for continuance is being made. All other requests for continuances shall be presented to the judicial officer hearing the traffic calendar pursuant to Penal Code 1050.
Page 73 | 4.27 Continuances
Unless a further proceedings hearing is scheduled, the Clerk’s Office may grant up to two continuances of no more than 30 days each for the Traffic School completion date, measured from the original completion date.
Unless the case has been scheduled for a further proceedings hearing, the Clerk’s Office has authority to grant up to two (2) separate continuances, for not more than thirty (30) days each, of the Traffic School completion date from the date of the original completion date.
Page 73 | 4.27 Continuances
The Clerk’s Office may grant up to two continuances of no more than 30 days each for the appear/respond-by date.
The Clerks’ Office has authority to grant up to two (2) separate continuances, for not more than thirty (30) days each, of the “appear/respond by” date.
Page 73 | 4.27 Continuances
Time waivers and continuances are allowed only upon the stated showing: exceptional circumstances in dependency cases or good cause in justice cases.
Time waivers will be accepted and continuances granted only on a showing of exceptional circumstances in dependency cases or good cause in justice cases.
Page 85 | 5.04 Juvenile Cases: Time Waivers and Continuances
Once set, a multi-day hearing may be vacated or continued only after a noticed written motion unless good cause exists, and a continuance request must be made at the earliest practical opportunity.
Once set, multi-day hearings shall only be vacated and continued subsequent to a noticed written motion unless good cause exists. Any request to continue must be made at the earliest practical opportunity.
Page 86 | 5.04.1(B) Contested Hearings
A motion to continue must be filed no later than two court days before its hearing.
Pursuant to statute, all motions to continue must be filed no later than two court days prior to the hearing on the motion.
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The parties may stipulate without court leave to one 15-day extension of the 30-day response period; any other extension requires court approval.
The parties may stipulate, without leave of Court, to one fifteen (15) day extension beyond the thirty (30) day time period prescribed for the response after service of the initial petition. The Court must approve any other extensions of time to respond.
Page 105 | 7.03 C. Timing of responsive pleadings
The Court may modify the service and response times; an application to extend the time to serve must be filed before that time expires and include a declaration explaining why service has not been effected, documenting service efforts, and stating the proposed completion date.
The Court, on its own motion or on the application of a party, may extend or otherwise modify the 105 ===== PAGE 106 ===== Stanislaus County Superior Court times provided in subdivisions B and C. An application for a court order extending the time to serve a pleading must be filed before the time for service has elapsed. The application must be accompanied by a declaration showing why service has not been affected, documenting the efforts that have been made to complete service, and specifying the date by which service is proposed to be completed.
Page 106 | 7.03 D. Modification of timing and application for order for extending time
Chambers Communication Rules
A party or attorney may not contact court legal research staff about a pending matter without prior approval from the assigned judge or, if none is assigned, the Presiding Judge.
No party, or attorney for a party, in any action or proceeding pending in this court shall contact or attempt to contact any member of the court's legal research staff concerning such pending matter, without the prior approval of the judge to whom the matter has been assigned, or if the matter has not been assigned, the Presiding Judge. (1/1/19)
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Page 25 | 1.15 Contacting Court's Legal Research Staff
For ex parte hearings other than requests for a stay of eviction or to set aside default, the requesting party must contact the assigned department, whose bailiff or courtroom clerk will schedule the hearing.
Parties requesting an ex parte hearing (other than for a stay of eviction or motion to set aside default) shall contact the assigned department. The bailiff/courtroom clerk of the department will schedule the hearing.
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Page 32 | 3.03 Unlawful Detainer Cases, D. Ex Parte Hearings – Unlawful Detainer
Secure email notice of proposed juvenile dependency petition filings and related proceedings must be sent to the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office email group.
The Court requires email notice of proposed filings of juvenile dependency petitions and related proceedings. The email notice must be sent via secure email to the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office email group: juv_dependency@stanct.org.
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Page 96 | 5.18 Email Notices Regarding Juvenile Dependency Case Filings
A probate law and motion hearing date must be reserved by calling the probate clerks at the stated number during the stated weekday hours, except when the court is closed.
A. Probate law and motion matters are heard Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. If Monday is a Court holiday, then Wednesday through Thursday. You are required to reserve a date for your probate law and motion matter. To do so, please call the probate clerks at (209) 530-2010 from 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, excluding days the court is closed.
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Page 157 | 8.06 Probate Law and Motion
A hearing may be requested by calling the probate clerks before 4:00 p.m. or emailing before 4:00 p.m.; an email request must be confirmed by return email, and the clerk must be called if confirmation is not received.
D. You may request a hearing on a probate law and motion matter by calling the probate clerks at (209) 530-2010 prior to 4:00 p.m. or by e-mailing at civil.tentatives@stanct.org. E-mail requests must be made prior to 4:00 p.m. AND confirmed by return e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail from the clerk, you MUST call (209) 530-2010 to request your hearing.
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Page 158 | 8.06 Probate Law and Motion
Law and Motion ex parte matters must be approved and scheduled through the assigned judge’s courtroom clerk before filing with the Probate Clerk’s Office.
D. All Law and Motion ex parte matters must be approved and scheduled by the assigned judge through their courtroom clerk, prior to filing documents with the Probate Clerk’s Office.
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Page 169 | 8.35
A law and motion hearing may be requested by calling the calendar line before 4:00 p.m. or emailing before 4:00 p.m.; email requests require return confirmation, and without confirmation the requester must call.
You may request a hearing on a law and motion matter by calling the calendar line at (209) 530-3162 prior to 4:00 p.m. or by e-mailing at civil.tentatives@stanct.org. E-mail requests must be made prior to 4:00 p.m. AND confirmed by return e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail from the clerk, you MUST call (209) 530-3162 to request your hearing.
Page 28 | 3.01 Law and Motion/Ex Parte Hearings
Parties requesting an ex parte hearing, except for a stay of eviction or a motion to set aside default, must contact the assigned department.
Parties requesting an ex parte hearing (other than for a stay of eviction or motion to set aside default) shall contact the assigned department.
Page 32 | 3.03 Unlawful Detainer Cases
Motion dates must be reserved with the assigned department’s courtroom clerk before filing.
Motion dates must be reserved with the courtroom clerk of the assigned department prior to filing.
Page 53 | 4.04 Criminal Law and Motion
Outside normal Court hours, search warrant requests must go to the primary on-call judge, or to the secondary on-call judge if the primary is unavailable.
All requests made other than during hours of normal Court operation shall be made to the primary on-call judge or secondary on-call judge if the primary on-call judge is not available.
Page 59 | 4.19 Requests for Search Warrants
Proposed filings of juvenile dependency petitions and related proceedings require secure email notice to the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office email group.
The Court requires email notice of proposed filings of juvenile dependency petitions and related proceedings. The email notice must be sent via secure email to the Juvenile Court Clerk’s Office email group: juv_dependency@stanct.org.
Page 95 | 5.18 Email Notices Regarding Juvenile Dependency Case Filings
A hearing date is required for probate law and motion matters and must be reserved by calling the probate clerks during the stated hours; hearings are generally held Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 a.m., with a different schedule when Monday is a court holiday.
Probate law and motion matters are heard Tuesday through Friday at 8:30 a.m. If Monday is a Court holiday, then Wednesday through Thursday. You are required to reserve a date for your probate law and motion matter. To do so, please call the probate clerks at (209) 530-2010 from 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday – Friday, excluding days the court is closed.
Page 156 | 8.06 Probate Law and Motion
A hearing may be requested by email before 4:00 p.m.; the request must be confirmed by return email, and the requester must call the clerk if no confirmation is received.
You may request a hearing on a probate law and motion matter by calling the probate clerks at (209) 530-2010 prior to 4:00 p.m. or by e-mailing at civil.tentatives@stanct.org. E-mail requests must be made prior to 4:00 p.m. AND confirmed by return e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail from the clerk, you MUST call (209) 530-2010 to request your hearing.
Page 156 | 8.06 Probate Law and Motion
A law and motion hearing may be requested by calling the calendar line before 4:00 p.m.; if an emailed request is not confirmed by the clerk, the requester must call.
You may request a hearing on a law and motion matter by calling the calendar line at (209) 530-3162 prior to 4:00 p.m. or by e-mailing at civil.tentatives@stanct.org. E-mail requests must be made prior to 4:00 p.m. AND confirmed by return e-mail. If you do not receive a confirmation e-mail from the clerk, you MUST call (209) 530-3162 to request your hearing.
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Page 28 | 3.01 Law and Motion/Ex Parte Hearings
To reserve a law and motion hearing date, call the calendar line between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
If you would like to reserve a date for a law and motion matter to be heard, call (209) 530-3162, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Page 28 | 3.01 Law and Motion/Ex Parte Hearings
A staff court reporter may be requested by phone or email, by 4:00 p.m. the day before the hearing, and the request must be confirmed by return email or phone call.
You may request a staff court reporter to cover a law and motion hearing by calling the Supervising Court Reporter at (209) 530-3105 or by emailing civilreporters@stanct.org. Requests must be made by 4:00 p.m. the day before the law and motion hearing and confirmed by return email or phone call.
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Page 28 | 3.01 Law and Motion/Ex Parte Hearings
Counsel with conflicting scheduled appearances must advise the Court as provided by the rule.
3. If counsel has conflicting appearances scheduled, they shall advise the Court as provided by this rule.
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Page 58 | 4.14 Timely Appearance of Counsel, Scheduling Conflicts and Required Notification