| LOCAL
RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS |
| Chapter 1 |
| General Rules |
| Rule
1.00 Scope of Rules for the Unified Court |
| Rule
1.01 Effective Date |
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1.02 Effective Rules and Citation of Rules |
| Rule
1.03 Construction and Application of Rules |
| Rule
1.04 Definitions of Words Used in These Rules |
| Rule
1.05 Description of Courts in Pleadings |
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1.06 Submissions of Pleadings for Filing |
| Rule
1.07 Local Forms |
| Chapter
2 |
| Administrative Matters |
| Rule
2.00 Unification of Superior and Municipal Courts |
| Rule
2.01 Court Organization |
| Rule
2.02 Presiding Judge; Duties Thereof; Assistant
Presiding Judge |
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2.03 Court Executive Officer |
| Rule
2.04 Executive Committee |
| Rule
2.05 Division of Court for Filing and Adjudication |
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2.06 Location and Scheduling of Court Sessions |
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2.07 Departments |
| Rule
2.08 Judicial Assignments |
| Rule
2.09 Applications for Ex Parte Orders |
| Rule
2.10 Judicial Vacations |
| Chapter
3 |
| Jury Service |
| Rule
3.00 Jury Commissioner |
| Rule
3.01 Jury Service |
| Chapter
4 |
| Civil Procedure |
Rule
4.00 Civil Case Management System – Under
the Delay
Reduction Act |
| Rule
4.00.1 Civil Cases Subject to These Rules;
Disqualification
Policy |
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4.00.2 Differentiating Cases to Achieve Goals |
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4.00.3 General Civil Cases |
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4.00.4 General Civil – Complex Cases
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| Rule
4.00.5 Category Designation and Change of Designation
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| Rule
4.00.6 Filing and Service of Pleadings |
| Rule
4.00.7 Exceptions for Longer Period of Time to
Serve |
| Rule
4.00.8 Case Management Conference |
| Rule
4.00.9 Short Cause Cases |
| Rule
4.00.10 Arbitration; Alternative Dispute Resolution
|
Rule
4.01 Pretrial Procedures for Small Claims and Unlawful
Detainer Actions |
Rule
4.02 All Long Cause Civil Trials Will be Set for
a
Judicially Supervised Mandatory Settlement
Conference Before a Regularly Assigned Judge or Designated Judge |
| Rule
4.02.1 Settlement Conference Statements |
| Rule
4.03 Pretrial Conference |
| Rule
4.04 Continuances of Trial |
| Rule
4.04.1 Continuance Policy – No Continuance
by Stipulation |
| Rule
4.04.2 Continuances of Trials; Motions |
Rule
4.05 Law and Motion Procedures in Civil Matters
Other Than Family Law |
| Rule
4.05.1 Required Conference Before Filing |
Rule
4.05.2 Dropping and Continuance of Law and Motion
Hearings; Setting of Default and Uncontested Hearings |
| Rule
4.05.3 Tentative Rulings; Obligations of Counsel |
| Rule
4.05.4 Minor’s Compromises; Withdrawal of
Minor’s Funds |
| Rule
4.06 Civil Jury Fees and Expenses |
Rule
4.07 Attorney’s Fees in Civil Actions or Proceedings
On Promissory Notes, Contracts and Unlawful Detainers |
| Chapter
5 |
| Family Law |
| Rule
5.00 Assignment of Actions |
| Rule
5.01 Ex Parte Orders and Orders Shortening Time
|
| Rule
5.02 Ex Parte Applications for Wage Assignments
and Writs of Execution |
Rule
5.03 Conduct of Hearings on Orders to Show Cause
and Noticed Motions; Contents of the Pleadings |
| Rule
5.04 Temporary Orders, Miscellaneous Provisions |
| Rule
5.05 Child Custody and Visitation |
Rule
5.06 Uncontested Trials, Defaults by Hearing or
by
Affidavit or Declaration |
| Rule
5.07 Voluntary Settlement Conferences |
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5.08 Trials and Mandatory Settlement Conferences
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| Rule
5.09 Miscellaneous Provisions; Sanctions |
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5.10 Court Facilitator; Additional Duties |
| Rule
5.11 Use of Forms |
| Rule
5.12 Telephone Appearances in Local Child Support
Agency Actions Only |
| Rule
5.13 Domestic Violence Orders and Coordination |
| Chapter
6 |
| Juvenile Rules |
| Rule
6.00 General Provisions |
| Rule
6.00.1 Authority |
| Rule
6.00.2 Standing Orders |
| Rule
6.01 Juvenile Dependency Proceedings |
| Rule
6.01.1 Purpose and Authority |
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6.01.2 General Competency Requirement |
| Rule
6.01.3 Screening for Competency |
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6.01.4 Minimum Standards of Education and Training |
| Rule
6.01.5 Standards of Representation |
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6.01.6 Procedures for Reviewing and Resolving Complaints
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Rule
6.01.7 Procedures for Informing the Court of the
Interests of a Dependent Child |
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6.01.8 Timelines for Juvenile Dependency Hearings
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| Rule
6.02 Child Advocates |
| Rule
6.02.1 The Child Advocate Program |
| Rule
6.02.2 Child Advocates |
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6.02.3 Release of Information to Advocate |
| Rule
6.02.4 Right to Timely Notice |
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6.02.5 Calendar Priority |
| Rule
6.02.6 Visitation Throughout Dependency |
| Rule
6.02.7 Family Law Advocacy |
| Rule
6.02.8 Right to Appear |
| Rule
6.02.9 Subpoena Requiring CASA Advocate to Testify
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| Rule
6.02.10 Appearance by Consular Representative |
| Rule
6.02.11 Required Written Reports From CASA
Volunteers. |
| Rule
6.03 Paternity |
| Rule
6.03.1 Paternity Orders, Judgments and Findings
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| Rule
6.03.2 Determination of Issue |
| Rule
6.03.3 Necessary Court Measures |
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6.03.4 Right to Counsel/Legal Responsibilities
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| Rule
6.03.5 Evidence of Testimony |
| Rule
6.03.6 Scientific Testing |
| Rule
6.03.7 Release of Finding |
| Rule
6.04 Discovery, Evidence, Settlement Conference
And Transcripts. |
| Rule
6.04.1 Pre-Hearing Discovery |
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6.04.2 Timely Disclosure of Informal Discovery
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| Rule
6.04.3 Formal Discovery |
| Rule
6.04.4 Presentation of Evidence |
| Rule
6.04.5 Settlement Conferences |
| Rule
6.04.6 Requests for Transcripts |
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6.05 Motions and Orders |
Rule
6.05.1 Motion to Challenge Legal Sufficiency of
Dependency
Petition |
| Rule
6.05.2 Ex Parte Applications and Orders |
| Rule
6.05.3 Ex Parte Application to Calendar Hearing
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| Rule
6.05.4 Routine Ex Parte Applications |
| Rule
6.05.5 Non-Routine Ex Parte Applications
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| Rule
6.05.6 Noticed Motions |
| Rule
6.05.7 Modification of Orders |
| Rule
6.05.8 More Restrictive Placement |
| Rule
6.05.9 Less Restrictive Placement |
| Rule
6.05.10 Applications for Modification |
| Rule
6.05.11 Visitation |
| Rule
6.05.12 Travel Authorization |
| Rule
6.05.13 Application to Commence Proceedings |
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6.06 Coordination Within the Court System |
Rule
6.06.1 Family and Juvenile Court Management of Child
Abuse Cases |
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6.06.2 Report Pursuant to Penal Code Section 11166
|
| Rule
6.06.3 Child Abuse Investigation |
| Rule
6.06.4 Suspension of Family Court Proceedings |
| Rule
6.06.5 Informal Supervision Agreement |
| Rule
6.06.6 Petition for Dismissal |
| Rule
6.06.7 Juvenile Court Custodial Order |
| Rule
6.06.8 Maintenance of Orders in Court Files |
| Rule
6.06.9 Domestic Violence Orders and Coordination |
| Rule
6.07 Medical Issues |
Rule
6.07.1 Standing Order Permitting Health Assessment,
Physical Examination, Laboratory Tests,
Venereal Disease Screening and Furnishing of
Contraceptives, Immunizations, Routine Medical
Care, Mental Health Evaluation and Services, and
Dental Assessment
and Treatment of Temporarily Detained Minors |
| Rule
6.07.2 Authorization for Use of Psychotropic Drugs |
| Rule
6.07.3 Six Month Renewal Needed for All Orders
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| Rule
6.08 Confidentiality |
| Rule
6.08.1 Release of Information Relating to Juveniles
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| Rule
6.08.2 Release of Records to Parties and Their
Attorneys . . |
| Rule
6.08.3 Access to Courtroom by Non-Parties |
| Rule
6.09 Standing Order Re: Parental Responsibility
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| Rule
6.10 Juvenile Court Legal Forms (Appendix II) |
| Chapter
7 |
| Criminal Law Rules |
| Rule
7.00 General |
| Rule
7.01 Early Case Disposition (Felony or Pre-Trial)
Conferences |
| Rule
7.02 Pre-Trial Motions Except Continuances or Discovery
|
| Rule
7.03 Motions Under Penal Code Sections 996 and
1538.5 . |
| Rule
7.04 Continuances and Discovery |
| Rule
7.05 Trial Setting |
| Rule
7.06 Readiness Conference |
| Rule
7.07 Appointment and Compensation of Counsel |
Rule
7.08 Appointment and Compensation of
Investigators, Expert Witnesses, Paralegal Services, Etc |
| Rule
7.09 Miscellaneous Rules |
| Rule
7.09.1 Trial by Written Declaration |
| Rule
7.09.2 Preliminary Hearings |
| Rule
7.09.3 Meet and Confer Pre-Sentence Custody Credits
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| Chapter
8 |
| Probate Rules |
| Rule
8.00 Caption of Petitions and Posting |
| Rule
8.01 Signing and Verification of Pleadings |
| Rule
8.02 Additional Notice Requirements |
| Rule
8.03 Notice by Clerk |
| Rule
8.04 Special or Temporary Letters on Ex Parte Petition
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| Rule
8.05 Notice When Address Not Known |
| Rule
8.06 Copies of Wills and Codicils in Petition for
Probate |
Rule
8.07 Listing and Noticing Heirs, Devisees, Executors
and
Fiduciaries in Petition |
| Rule
8.08 Declination to Serve |
| Rule
8.09 Amendments, Corrections and Alteration of
Pleadings |
| Rule
8.10 Hearings Before Commissioner or Research Attorney
|
| Rule
8.11 Voluntary Mediation Program |
| Rule
8.12 Amount of Bond |
| Rule
8.13 Wording of Probate Orders |
| Rule
8.14 Time for Submitting Papers and Orders |
| Rule
8.15 Filing of Objections |
| Rule
8.16 Uncontested Matters |
| Rule
8.17 Petitions for Instruction |
| Rule
8.18 Matters Which May Be Heard Ex Parte |
| Rule
8.19 Applications for Family Allowance |
| Rule
8.20 Fees and Commissions |
| Rule
8.21 Creditor’s Claim by Personal Representative |
Rule
8.22 Sale or Encumbrance of Specifically Devised
or Bequeathed Property |
| Rule
8.23 Required Matters in a Petition for Final Distribution
|
| Rule
8.24 Required Form of Accounts |
| Rule
8.25 Spousal Property Election |
| Rule
8.26 Petition to Establish Fact of Death |
| Rule
8.27 Posting of Tentative Rulings |
| Rule
8.28 Minor’s Compromises; Withdrawal of Minor’s
Funds |
| Rule
8.29 Additional Copy for Court Investigator in
Conservatorships and Guardianships |
| Chapter
9 |
| Appellate Department |
| Rule
9.00 Sessions |
| Rule
9.01 Briefs |
| Rule
9.02 Hearing Date in Caption |
| Rule
9.03 Motions to Augment, Correct or Add to Record |
| Rule
9.04 Oral Argument |
| Rule
9.05 Hearings on Traffic Infractions; Dismissals |
| Chapter 10 |
| Court Reporters; Interpreters |
| Rule
10.00 Court Reporters |
| Rule
10.00.1 Court Reporters – Generally |
Rule
10.00.2 Court Reporters – Infraction and Misdemeanor
Criminal Proceedings |
| Rule
10.00.3 Court Reporters – Limited and Unlimited
Civil, Ex Parte, Case Management, Trial De Novos, Law and Motion, Trial; Probate Calendar |
Rule
10.00.4 Court Reporters – Family Law Trials,
Hearings,
Ex Parte, Case Management, Law and Motion |
| Rule
10.00.5 Court Reporters – Other Proceedings;
Fees; Deposits; Forfeiture; Travel Expenses |
| Rule
10.01 Use of Interpreters |
| Chapter 11 |
| Domestic Violence Coordination Rules |
| Rule
11.01 Court Communication |
| Rule
11.02 Avoid Conflicting Orders |
| Rule
11.03 Modification of Criminal Orders |
| Rule
11.04 Co-exisiting Criminal and Family or Juvenile
Orders |
| APPENDIX
I |
| SO1
Standing Order on Parental Financial Responsibility |
| S02 Standing Order
on Confidentiality of Juvenile Records |
| APPENDIX
II - Local Forms |
| CIV1
Application to the Court to Approve Lis Pendens |
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CIV2 Bench Warrant (Civil) |
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CIV3 Declaration in Support of Appearance by Individual
Other than Plaintiff or Defendant (CCP 116.540) |
| CIV4
Memorandum that Civil Case is At Issue |
| CIV5
Proof of Service by Mail |
| CIV6
Stipulation and Order to Participate in ADR |
|
FL1 Advisement of Rights, Waiver And Plea (Contempt ) |
| FL2 (Eliminated
January 1, 2006) |
| FL3
Declaration Re: Legal Document Assistant |
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FL4 Declaration Re: Notice Upon Ex Parte Application For
Orders |
| FL5
Ex Parte Application For Order Requiring Attendance At Mediation
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| FL6
Memorandum that Civil Case is At Issue |
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FL7 Notice of Change of Address |
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FL8 Notice of Further Review Hearing and Promise to Appear |
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FL9 Notice of Mediation Appointment |
| FL10
Order for Publication of Summons (Marriage) |
| FL11
Petition for Grandparent Visitation Rights |
| FL12
Request for Setting Default or Uncontested Hearing |
| FL13 (Eliminated
January 1, 2006) |
|
FL14 Stipulation |
|
FL15 Order
Appointing Child Custody Evaluation |
| JV1
Casa Oath |
| JV2
Certification of Competency |
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JV3 Court Order Authorizing Limited Disclosure of Confidential
Public Social Services’ Records |
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JV4 Court Order to Report for Financial Evaluation |
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JV5 Declaration for the Receipt of Confidential Juvenile
Information |
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JV6 Declaration Re Notice of Ex Parte Application |
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JV7 Notice and Acknowledgment of Rights and Potential Liabilities
|
| JV8
Statement of Advisement and Waiver of Rights |
| JV9
Notice of Procedure for Lodging Complaints |
| PR1
Order Appointing Court Investigator |
| PR2 (Eliminated
January 1, 2006) |
| PR3
Transfer Of Personal Property Without Administration (PC 13101) |
