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Alameda Superior Court

Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies

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Alameda Superior Court

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Administrative Record
300 pgs

Courtesy Copies

All filings

  • Hand Delivery • Same Day As Filing
  • Hand Delivery • Upon Filing

All Motions

  • 1 copy • By Noon Next Court Day

Brief

  • 2 copies • Upon Filing

Courtesy copies

  • 1 copy • Upon Filing
  • Before Conference

Adjournments

  • Trial continuances require a showing of good cause, and requests made just before trial will likely be denied.
  • The application must specify the good cause for the continuance.
  • The application must list dates when a party or attorney is unavailable during the 90 days following filing.
  • +12 more

Request must include

Reason For RequestProposed New DatesProposed Rescheduled DateAdversary PositionNumber Of Previous Requests
5Business Daysnotice
  • A continuance or drop of any short-cause hearing, status conference, or family centered case resolution conference requires a written stipulation filed five court days before the scheduled date.

Communication

Email

Clerk

executiveoffice@alameda.courts.ca.gov
Email

Intake Unit

adrprogram@alameda.courts.ca.gov
Email

Intake Unit

pcomments@alameda.courts.ca.gov
Phone
1-888-882-6878
Phone

Intake Unit

510-891-6012
Fax
(888)882-2946
Phone
Scheduling
Email

Chambers

Scheduling
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Page & Word Limits1 rule

Page LimitsCivil cases

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The administrative record must be provided in one or more volumes of not more than 300 pages that are separately bound.

Summary: Each volume of the administrative record must not exceed 300 pages and must be separately bound.

Administrative Record

300 pages

Document Format Requirements6 rules

Formatting

Machine summary. Not checked yet.Mandatory?

Documents must be e-filed in a searchable PDF format unless only a paper copy exists and must comply with the technical requirements listed on the court's website, which includes a list of court-approved EFSPs.

Summary: E-filed documents must be in searchable PDF format unless only a paper copy exists, and must comply with the court's technical requirements.

Required Format

PDF

FormattingCivil cases

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Documents must be e-filed in a searchable PDF format unless only a paper copy exists and must comply with the technical requirements listed on the court’s website, which includes a list of court-approved EFSPs.

Summary: E-filed documents must be in searchable PDF format and comply with the court's website technical requirements.

Required Format

PDF

FormattingCivil cases

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Unless otherwise ordered by the trial judge, all motions in limine subject to this rule must be in writing, numbered consecutively, and filed in the clerk’s office at least three court days before the pretrial conference or, if there is no pretrial conference, three court days before trial.

Summary: Motions in limine must be in writing and numbered consecutively unless otherwise ordered.

FormattingCivil cases

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Alternatively, it may be provided to the court in an electronic format that is both searchable and readable. The pages of the administrative record must be numbered consecutively and bound on the left margin. The cover of each volume of the records must be the same size as its pages and contain the same material as the cover of a brief, but must be labeled "Administrative Record."

Summary: The administrative record may be provided electronically (searchable and readable); pages must be numbered consecutively and bound on the left margin; covers must match page size and be labeled 'Administrative Record.'

Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Bound On Left
FormattingCivil cases

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Both collections of Administrative Record documents must be housed in three-ring binders and delivered to the assigned CEQA department at the same time as the trial notebook.

Summary: Both Administrative Record collections must be placed in three-ring binders and delivered to the assigned CEQA department together with the trial notebook.

Layout & Binding
Binding Style
Three Ring Binder
Formatting

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The forms are available on the court’s website in PDF format.

Summary: Local forms are available on the court's website in PDF format.

Required Format

PDF

Document Filing Requirements174 rules

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Mandatory

The Case Management Conference Statement must be completed and filed on form CM 110.

File and serve a completed Case Management Conference Statement on form CM 110 at least 15 days before the Case Management Conference (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.725.)

Document Type

Case Management Statement

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

If notice was not given, the declaration must request waiver and specify exception circumstances.

I did not give notice to the other party/ies about this request for temporary emergency orders. I request that the court waive notice to the other party because of the following exception circumstances (check all that apply): (1) To help prevent an immediate danger or irreparable harm to myself (or my client) or to the child(ren) in the case. (2) There is an immediate risk that the child(ren) in the case will be removed from the state of California. (3) To help prevent immediate loss or damage to property subject to disposition in the case. (4) Other exception circumstances (specify): (5) Facts in support of the request to waive notice are (specify):

Document Type

Declaration Regarding Notice And Delivery

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important

The new-job notice must include employer name, address, phone, job title, salary/wages, and a copy of any offer letter, hiring letter, and/or employment agreement unless the employer prohibits it.

Your notice must include the name, address, and telephone number of your employer, your job title and salary/wages, and a copy of any offer letter, hiring letter, and/or employment agreement unless providing a copy is specifically prohibited by the employer.

Document Type

New Job Notice

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important

Requests to the Court for defense funds require a showing of good cause and the keeping and presentation of receipts for purchases made with granted funds.

I understand that if I wish to ask the Court for funds to be used in my defense, I will have to show good cause. I will be required to keep and show the Court receipts for anything I have purchased with the money granted to me.

Document Type

Funds Request

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
ala-cr-060-faretta-waiver-form-eff-1-1-20201 · Jan 2020 · p. 3
|SecDangers and Disadvantages to Self-Representation
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

When financial issues are to be decided, a current Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150) or Financial Statement (Simplified) (FL-155) must be filed and served on all parties with the telephone appearance request.

If there are financial issues to be decided, a current Income and Expense Declaration (Judicial Council form FL-150) or a Financial Statement (Simplified) (Judicial Council form FL-155) has been filed and served on all parties along with the request or response to the application to appear by telephone.

Document Type

Income Expense Declaration

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
ala-fl-037-app-appear-phone1 · Jan 2013 · p. 1
|SecApplication and Order to Appear by Telephone
Filing Requirements

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

When financial issues are to be decided, the party must timely file and serve the Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150) or Financial Statement (Simplified) (FL-155), pay stubs from the last two months or other proof of income, and the proposed guideline support calculation (optional unless required).

If there are financial issues to be decided, I understand that it is my responsibility to timely file with the court and serv e on the other party or parties all necessary and appropriate pleadings and documents, including: a. Income and Expense Declaration (form FL-150) or Financial Statement (Simplified) (form FL-155), whichever is appropriate. b. My pay stubs from the last two months or other proof of income. c. The proposed guideline support calculation (optional unless required by local court rule or court order in this

Document Type

Financial Documents

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
ala-fl-037-app-appear-phone1 · Jan 2013 · p. 2
|SecAdvisement Regarding Telephone Appearance
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

The application must include a declaration under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.

I declare that the information in this application is true and correct and make this declaration under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

Document Type

Application For Access

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

Parties must submit Settlement Conference Statements in compliance with Local Rules.

The parties will comply with Local Rules regarding the submission of Settlement Conference Statements.

Document Type

Settlement Conference Statement

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

The notice must include a certification that all parties complied with the instructions and agree with the facilitator selection.

I, , certify that all counsel and parties to this matter have complied with the above-listed instructions and agree with the selection of this facilitator.

Document Type

Notice Of Discovery Facilitator Selection

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

Schedules must be attached when receipts or gains are included in the statutory fee calculation.

If including receipts or gains in fee calculation, schedules must be attached. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 7.550(b)(6))

Document Type

Statutory Fee Calculation

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

A supplemental accounting is required prior to discharge if the account is not waived and the amount withheld exceeds $5,000.

If the account herein is not waived and the amount withheld is more than $5,000, a supplemental accounting for the amount withheld will be required prior to the discharge of the personal representative.

Document Type

Supplemental Accounting

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

Attachment 31 must list all assets on hand, including street address, legal description and APN for real property, specific dollar amounts for cash, and complete descriptions of each security/stock.

All assets on hand at the end of the report period are listed in Attachment 31, including street address, legal description & APN for real property; specific dollar amounts for cash; and complete description of each individual security/stock, if applicable, in compliance with California Rules of Court, rule 7.651.

Document Type

Asset Listing

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

The surety bond is discharged upon filing receipts on distribution and an Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order (JC Form #DE-295).

Petitioner was ordered to file a bond: Upon the filing of receipts on distribution and Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order (JC Form #DE-295), the Petitioner's surety bond will be discharged.

Document Type

Ex Parte Petition For Final Discharge

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

If unable to give notice despite best efforts, the declaration must specify the efforts made.

I did not give notice to the other party/ies about this request for emergency orders because I was unable to do so despite my best efforts. The efforts I made to notify the other party/ies were (specify):

Document Type

Declaration Regarding Notice And Delivery

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

If documents were not delivered, the declaration must specify exceptional circumstances.

documents were not delivered to the other party/ies because of the following exceptional circumstances (specify facts in support of the request to waive delivery of the documents):

Document Type

Declaration Regarding Notice And Delivery

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCriminal cases

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important

When an interpreter is used, the interpreter must certify under oath that they truly translated the plea form and attachments to the defendant in the stated language and that the defendant initialed and signed the form.

I, , having been duly sworn or having a written oath on file, certify that I truly translated this form (check if applicable) and all other attachments, to the defendant in the language noted below. The defendant initialed and signed the form(s).

Document Type

Plea Form

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCriminal cases

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important

The defense attorney of record must certify on the plea form that they reviewed the rights and plea with the client, discussed the offense elements, defenses and consequences (including immigration), and concur that the plea is knowing, intelligent and voluntary.

I am the attorney of record for the defendant. I have gone over this form with my client, explained his or her rights, and answered all of my client’s questions regarding this plea. I have discussed the facts of this case with my client, including the elements of the offense(s) charged and any possible defenses and consequences of a plea of guilty or no contest, including immigration consequences if applicable. I concur in my client’s decision to waive his or her rights and enter this plea, and believe that my client is doing so knowingly, intelligently, and voluntarily.

Document Type

Plea Form

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important

A party claiming privilege must bring privilege logs to the facilitation conference and provide copies to the facilitator and opposing party before the conference if possible.

If privilege is the basis for objection to requested discovery, the party who claims the privilege must bring privilege logs to the facilitation conference and, if possible, provide a copy to the facilitator and to the opposing party before the conference.

Document Type

Privilege Log

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important

The moving party's pre-conference briefing must include a short summary of the dispute and specify the relief requested.

The moving party’s pre-conference briefing must include a short summary of the dispute and specify the relief requested.

Document Type

Pre Conference Briefing

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

The surety bond will be discharged upon the filing of receipts on distribution and an Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order (JC Form #DE-295).

Petitioner was ordered to file a bond: Upon the filing of receipts on distribution and Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order (JC Form #DE-295), the Petitioner's surety bond will be discharged.

Document Type

Ex Parte Petition For Final Discharge

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCourt noticeProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important

Attachment 312 must list all assets on hand with detailed descriptions, including APN/address and legal description for real property, specific dollar amounts for cash, and complete descriptions of each security or stock.

All assets on hand at the end of the report period are listed in Attachment 312, including street address, legal description & Assessor's Parcel Number APN for real property; specific dollar amounts for cash; and complete description of each individual security/stock, if applicable, in compliance with California Rules of Court, rule 7.651.

Document Type

Attachment

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCourt noticeProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Checked against the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Important

If more than $5,000 is withheld and the account is not waived, a supplemental accounting for the amount withheld is required before the discharge of the personal representative.

Note: If the account herein is not waived and the amount withheld is more than $5,000, a supplemental accounting for the amount withheld will be required prior to the discharge of the personal representative.

Document Type

Supplemental Accounting

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCourt noticeProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 20, 2026Note

Filing receipts on distribution and an Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order (JC Form #DE-295/GC-395) is required for the petitioner's surety bond to be discharged.

Petitioner was ordered to file a bond: Upon the filing of receipts on distribution and Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order (JC Fform #DE-295/GC-395), the Petitioner’s surety bond will be discharged.

Document Type

Ex Parte Petition For Final Discharge

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

Form Adopted for Mandatory Use Superior Court of California, REQUEST FOR CASE RESOLUTION CONFERENCE Local Rule 5.25(a) County of Alameda

Summary: The Request for Case Resolution Conference must be filed on the court's mandatory form (ALA FL-050) per Local Rule 5.25(a), which requires certifying that all parties were served or have appeared, reporting disclosure service and filing dates, stating discovery status, specifying disputed issues, and estimating trial time.

Document Type

Request For Case Resolution Conference

Content & Formatting
Certificate Of Service
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

By signing below, applicant acknowledges that s/he understands that s/he may not use, own or possess firearms, even if this Petition is granted.

Summary: The applicant must acknowledge that they may not use, own, or possess firearms even if the petition is granted.

Document Type

Application For Reduction To Misdemeanor

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that the below is the true and correct signature of the defendant in this matter.

Summary: The application must include a declaration under penalty of perjury that the information is true and correct.

Document Type

Application For Reduction To Misdemeanor

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.Mandatory?

Form adopted for Mandatory Use Local Court Form ALA-FL056

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Summary: Deferring a status conference requires the use of the mandatory local court form ALA-FL056.

Document Type

Stipulation And Order To Defer Status Conference

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
ala-fl056 · p. 1
|SecSTIPULATION AND ORDER TO DEFER STATUS CONFERENCE (FAMILY LAW)
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Ex parte applications filed in the Probate Division of this court must comply with the provisions of California Rules of Court 3.1201 and 3.1202 concerning required documents and contents of application. Additionally, unless excused under Rule 7.120, the declaration of notice that is required to be filed under California Rules of Court 3.1201 must comply with the provisions of California Rules of Court 3.1204(b).

Summary: Ex parte applications must comply with CRC 3.1201 and 3.1202 for required documents and contents, and the declaration of notice must comply with CRC 3.1204(b) unless excused under Rule 7.120.

Document Type

Ex Parte Application

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
07-title-7-20260701 · Apr 2023 · p. 9
|SecRule 7.105 Required Documents, Contents of Application and Declaration Regarding Notice
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The person who is giving notice of the ex parte application must: (1) State with specificity the nature of the relief to be requested, (2) State the date and place the ex parte application will be filed, (3) Attempt to determine whether the interested person or person requesting special notice will oppose the ex parte application, and (4) Inform the interested person or the person that requested special notice that the court does not hold hearings on ex parte applications and that any objections to the ex parte application must be filed on the same date the ex parte is filed.

Summary: Notice of an ex parte application must state the relief sought and the filing date and place, attempt to determine opposition, and inform recipients that the court holds no hearings and objections must be filed the same day as the application.

Document Type

Notice Of Ex Parte Application

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
07-title-7-20260701 · Apr 2023 · p. 10
|SecRule 7.115 Contents of Notice and Declaration Regarding Notice
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Spousal or Domestic Partner Property Petitions must identify the current title of each asset that is a subject of the petition. Additionally, a copy of the vesting deed or account statement that shows title must be attached to the petition.

Summary: Spousal or Domestic Partner Property Petitions must identify the current title of each asset and attach the vesting deed or account statement showing title.

Document Type

Spousal Or Domestic Partner Property Petition

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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A copy of each will and codicil must be attached to the petition for probate. In addition, a typewritten copy of each holographic document must be attached.

Summary: Petitions for probate must attach a copy of each will and codicil, plus a typewritten copy of each holographic document.

Document Type

Petition For Probate

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Unless a Spousal or Domestic Partner Property Petition is based on a will or community property agreement which is attached to the petition, the following allegations are required: (1) The date and place of marriage, (2) The decedent’s net worth at time of marriage, (3) Whether or not the decedent received any significant gifts or inheritance after marriage, (4) Facts to show that the subject property is not traceable to such initial net worth or later gift or inheritance, and (5) If the marriage took place outside of California, or if decedent and the surviving spouse lived outside of California during their marriage, the decedent’s net worth at the time of entry or each reentry into California.

Summary: Spousal or Domestic Partner Property Petitions must include five specified community property allegations unless based on an attached will or community property agreement.

Document Type

Spousal Or Domestic Partner Property Petition

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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All petitions for appointment of out of state personal representative, and all proposed orders appointing out of state personal representative, must include a minimum bond in the amount of $20,000.00.

Summary: Petitions and proposed orders appointing out-of-state personal representatives must include a minimum bond of $20,000.

Document Type

Petition For Appointment Of Out Of State Personal Representative

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The petitioner in a Petition to Approve Compromise of Disputed Claim must be a disinterested person and, in particular, may not have a claim against the same person or entity.

Summary: The petitioner in a Petition to Approve Compromise of Disputed Claim must be disinterested and may not have a claim against the same person or entity.

Document Type

Petition To Approve Compromise Of Disputed Claim

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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All petitions for conservatorship of the estate and all petitions to appoint trustee must disclose whether the proposed conservator is also the trustee of the proposed conservatee’s trust or whether the proposed trustee is the conservator of the settlor’s estate.

Summary: Petitions for conservatorship of the estate and petitions to appoint a trustee must disclose whether the proposed conservator is also trustee of the conservatee's trust or the proposed trustee is conservator of the settlor's estate.

Document Type

Petition For Conservatorship Of Estate Or Appointment Of Trustee

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Reappraisals must be made by the probate referee unless the court has waived appointment of the referee.

Summary: Reappraisals must be performed by the probate referee unless the court waives referee appointment.

Document Type

Reappraisal

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
07-title-7-20260701 · Apr 2023 · p. 12
|SecChapter 10. Sales of Real and Personal Property in Decedent’s Estates
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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When the date of the confirmation hearing is more than one year after date of death, a reappraisal for sale must be filed with the court before the confirmation hearing can proceed.

Summary: A reappraisal for sale must be filed before the confirmation hearing if the hearing is more than one year after the date of death.

Document Type

Reappraisal For Sale

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
07-title-7-20260701 · Apr 2023 · p. 12
|SecChapter 10. Sales of Real and Personal Property in Decedent’s Estates
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The petition must include a full disclosure of all extraordinary costs that the estate will incur as a result of the sale. Such costs include, but are not limited to, termite and other repairs, lender's "points”, loan fees, and nonrecurring closing costs. The exact amounts required or the maximum that the estate will be required to pay must be disclosed in the petition and included in the order.

Summary: Petitions for sale of real property must fully disclose extraordinary costs, including exact amounts or maximums, in the petition and order.

Document Type

Petition

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Machine summary. Not checked yet.Mandatory?

A verified petition for authorization of sale of stocks, bonds or other securities described in Probate Code section 10200 must contain an allegation regarding any request for special notice and compliance with such request and one or more of the following: (1) A statement as to necessity for sale, giving the reasons the sale is necessary, for instance for payment of taxes, expenses of administration, or existence of an indivisible number of shares. (2) The consent or request of heirs. (3) If the securities are specifically bequeathed, the petition must so state and the written consent of the legatee must be filed. (4) An allegation that a power of sale is conferred by the will.

Summary: Verified petitions to sell securities must include an allegation about special notice requests and one of several listed bases (necessity, heir consent, legatee consent, or power of sale).

Document Type

Verified Petition

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The account and report must contain the following material: (1) The beginning and ending dates of the account. (2) A detailed description of all receipts and all disbursements of the fiduciary. (3) An explanation either in the account or in the report accompanying the account for any item that is not self-explanatory. (4) Receipts indicating the date of receipt, the source of the payment, and the amount. Each receipt from a source that pays more frequently than once a year must be described; a lump sum amount is not permissible. (5) A description of all disbursements indicating the date of the expenditure and the nature of the expense, its purpose, and the amount.

Summary: The account and report must include beginning/ending dates, detailed itemized receipts and disbursements, and explanations for non-self-explanatory items.

Document Type

Account And Report

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
07-title-7-20260701 · Apr 2023 · p. 15
|SecChapter 12. Accounts and Reports of Executors and Administrators
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Where a particular schedule is unnecessary, it need not be included and that fact must be noted in the Summary of Account with the word "none" in the blank provided for the total from the schedule.

Summary: Omitted schedules must be noted in the Summary of Account with the word "none" in the blank for the schedule total.

Document Type

Summary Of Account

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
07-title-7-20260701 · Apr 2023 · p. 15
|SecChapter 12. Accounts and Reports of Executors and Administrators
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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A decree of distribution must be drawn so that the full extent of the decree may be determined without reference to the petition on which it is based or to other documents, such as the decedent's will. If the distribution includes any interest in real property, the legal description, including the assessor’s parcel number, must be included in the body of the decree or in an attachment incorporated by reference.

Summary: A decree of distribution must be self-contained and must include the legal description and assessor's parcel number for any real property distributed.

Document Type

Decree Of Distribution

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
07-title-7-20260701 · Apr 2023 · p. 16
|SecChapter 14. Preliminary and Final Distributions
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Whenever statutory compensation exceeds $20,000 and the attorney or personal representative requests extraordinary compensation that exceed the amounts of rules 7.420 or 7.430 below, the request must be supported with a declaration that outlines all the ordinary and extraordinary services that were provided.

Summary: Requests for extraordinary compensation above the standard amounts must be supported by a declaration outlining all ordinary and extraordinary services provided.

Document Type

Request For Extraordinary Compensation

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
07-title-7-20260701 · Apr 2023 · p. 16
|SecChapter 15. Compensation of Personal Representatives and Attorneys
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Receipts and disbursements must be allocated between principal receipts and disbursements and income receipts and disbursements.

Summary: Trustee account receipts and disbursements must be separately allocated between principal and income.

Document Type

Trustee Account

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Accounts filed by trustees must conform to the requirements in rule 7.390.

Summary: Trustee account filings must conform to the account requirements set out in rule 7.390.

Document Type

Trustee Account

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The first account filed must clearly reconcile the amount first chargeable with the decree of distribution of the estate from which the property was received.

Summary: The first trustee account must clearly reconcile the amount first chargeable with the decree of distribution.

Document Type

Trustee First Account

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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An inventory must be filed in all cases where there is a guardianship of the estate, even in a case where relief from the requirement of filing accountings may be sought under Probate Code section 2628. When assets are not in the possession of the guardian, the inventory, the possession of the assets must state who has the possession of the assets.

Summary: An inventory is required in every estate guardianship case, even if relief from filing accountings is sought, and it must identify who holds any assets not in the guardian's possession.

Document Type

Inventory

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
07-title-7-20260701 · Apr 2023 · p. 19
|SecRule 7.750. Inventory and appraisal required
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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When there are no assets or the assets are entirely cash, the inventory need not be submitted to a referee for appraisement. However, it must be filed with the court.

Summary: In no-asset or cash-only guardianship estates, the inventory does not need to be submitted to a referee for appraisement but must still be filed with the court.

Document Type

Inventory

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
07-title-7-20260701 · Apr 2023 · p. 19
|SecRule 7.760(a) - No asset or cash-only asset estates
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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In addition to the contents required by Probate Code section 1064, the report accompanying an account must contain the following: (1) A statement of the age, health, and the present address of the ward; (2) If income-producing property is inventoried in the guardianship and the account fails to indicate that the income is being produced by the property, an explanation must appear in the report; (3) Whether any real property has been rented or leased to any court employee, or any person related by blood or marriage to a court employee, who has conditional dettes or responsibilities related to the appointment of a guardian or the processing of any documents related to the appointment; (4) Whether any personal property has been sold at a private sale, rented or leased to any court employee, or any person related by blood or marriage to a court employee, who has duties related to the guardian; (5) Whether any guardian, in exercising his or her duties, has hired or referred any business to an entity in which he or she has a financial interest as defined in Probate Code section 2351, subdivision (d) or Probate Code section 2401, subdivision (c); and (6) Whether the guardian has sold, leased, or rented any real or personal property to any person with whom the guardian has a family or affiliate relationship as defined in Probate Code section 2359, subdivision (c)(2) and Probate Code section 2403, subdivision (c)(2).

Summary: Reports accompanying guardianship accounts must include six categories of additional information: the ward's age, health, and address; any explanation of non-producing income property; disclosures of property dealings with court employees or their relatives; financial-interest referrals; and family or affiliate relationship transactions.

Document Type

Guardianship Accounting Report

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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If the minor’s parent or parents are deceased, the guardian must disclose whether the minor is receiving Social Security or other survivor benefits, the amount of the benefits, why the benefits are inadequate to support the minor and why it is in the best interests of the minor to use the estate for the minor’s care and support.

Summary: Before using a deceased-parent minor's estate for support, the guardian must disclose any survivor benefits received, their amounts, why they are insufficient, and why estate use is in the minor's best interests.

Document Type

Guardian Application For Use Of Estate Funds

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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which must include a plan for meeting the financial needs of the conservatee

Summary: The conservator's general plan must include a plan for meeting the conservatee's financial needs.

Document Type

General Plan

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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In such circumstances the original citation must be filed showing no service.

Summary: When an amended citation is required, the original citation must be filed showing that service was never completed.

Document Type

Citation

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The petition for compensation must be accompanied by a declaration setting forth the hours spent, the services performed by the guardian and the attorney, and the hourly rate of each person providing those services.

Summary: A compensation petition must be accompanied by a declaration listing hours, services performed, and hourly rates for each service provider.

Document Type

Petition For Compensation

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The petition for authority to expend funds for support must contain a detailed explanation, including financial statements, of the parent's inability to support the child. If the petition does not contain the required detailed statement, the parent or guardian must be present at the hearing to give testimony.

Summary: A petition to spend guardianship funds for support must include detailed parent financial information; otherwise, the parent or guardian must testify at the hearing.

Document Type

Petition For Authority To Expend Funds

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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If the conservatee receives Veterans, Social Security, Temporary Aid to Needy Families, or other periodic benefits, the inventory must indicate the amount each month and the date when payments commenced.

Summary: If the conservatee receives specified periodic benefits, the inventory must state the monthly amount and when benefit payments began.

Document Type

Inventory

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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The court will not waive bond for an individual conservator of a conservatorship estate.

Document Type

Bond

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Any petition to appoint a conservator filed by a private professional conservator must include his or her Alameda County and State of California registration numbers and the date he or she registered. No petition by a private professional conservator will be heard unless he or she is currently registered with both the county and the state. Proof of compliance with the statewide registry must be submitted to the Court Investigator's Office. Any private professional conservator must comply with all California state licensing requirements before he or she can be appointed in Alameda County.

Summary: Petitions by private professional conservators must include county and state registration numbers and registration date, and the conservator must be currently registered with both county and state, submit proof of statewide registry compliance, and satisfy all California licensing requirements before appointment.

Document Type

Petition To Appoint Conservator

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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If the application requests an order shortening time, it must include a declaration setting forth facts establishing good cause why a shorter notice period is necessary.

Summary: Ex parte applications requesting an order shortening time must include a declaration establishing good cause for the shorter notice period.

Document Type

Ex Parte Application

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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In any proceeding to modify or enforce an existing order or judgment, a copy of the order or judgment must be attached to the moving papers. Any order or judgment required by this rule that is not attached to the moving papers must be attached to the responsive papers.

Summary: When seeking to modify or enforce an existing order or judgment, the movant must attach the order or judgment to the moving papers; if not attached there, it must be attached to the responsive papers.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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If a hearing on a request for order, order to show cause, or motion is continued for more than 60 days, each party must serve and file a declaration setting forth the issues that remain unresolved. Parties must use the Summary of Contested and Resolved Issues (Local Form ALA FL-030) for this purpose.

Summary: If a hearing is continued more than 60 days, each party must serve and file a declaration listing unresolved issues using Local Form ALA FL-030 (Summary of Contested and Resolved Issues).

Document Type

Declaration Of Unresolved Issues

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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The parties must use the Joint Application and Order for Continuance of Settlement Conference, Long Cause Hearing, or Trial (Local Form ALA FL-055) form to make this request if it is a joint application for continuance.

Summary: Joint applications to continue settlement conferences, long-cause hearings, or trials must use Local Form ALA FL-055.

Document Type

Joint Application For Continuance

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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The parties must use the Status Conference Questionnaire (form ALA FL-040) form for this purpose

Summary: The parties must use the Status Conference Questionnaire (Local Form ALA FL-040) for filing the required status description, unless the court has ordered a different procedure.

Document Type

Status Conference Questionnaire

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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The parties must use the Application and Order for Continuance of Hearing, Status Conference, or Case Resolution Conference (Local Form ALA FL-035) form to submit this request.

Summary: Applications to continue or drop a short-cause hearing, status conference, or family centered case resolution conference must use Local Form ALA FL-035.

Document Type

Application For Continuance

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Case Management Conference Statements may be filed by E-Delivery to fax number (510) 267-5732, with no fee charged.

You may file Case Management Conference Statements by E-Delivery. Submit them directly to the E-Delivery Fax Number (510) 267-5732. No fee is charged for this service.

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Page 2 | ORDERS

Represented parties must e-file using a court-approved EFSP and serve/accept service electronically effective April 1, 2023, unless exempted by court order or law.

Effective April 1, 2023, represented parties and other represented persons must participate in electronic filing (e-filing) using a court-approved electronic filing service provider (EFSP) and must serve and accept service electronically, except by court order or if other service is required by law.

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Page 2 | Rule 6.3(a)

All documents must be e-filed in searchable PDF format unless only a paper copy exists, and must comply with court technical requirements; certain documents (bench warrants, subpoenaed documents, bonds, undertakings, and originals) may not be e-filed.

Documents must be e-filed in a searchable PDF format unless only a paper copy exists and must comply with the technical requirements listed on the court's website, which includes a list of court-approved EFSPs. The following documents may not be e-filed: (1) Bench warrants; (2) Subpoenaed documents; (3) Bonds; (4) Undertakings; and (5) Any other documents that are required by law to contain an original signature or to be filed in original form.

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Page 3 | Rule 6.3(d)-(e)

Represented parties must e-file through a court-approved EFSP and e-serve, unless exempted by court order, law, or an approved EFS-007 exemption request.

Effective April 1, 2023, represented parties and other represented persons must participate in electronic filing (e-filing) using a court-approved electronic filing service provider (EFSP) and must serve and accept service electronically, except by court order or if other service is required by law. Under rule 2.253(b)(4) of the California Rules of Court, anyone required to e-file may request an exemption by filing a Request For Exemption From Mandatory Electronic Filing and Service (form EFS-007) with the assigned department.

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Page 5 | Rule 7.2(a)

Certain original documents, subpoenaed documents, and documents requiring original signatures may not be e-filed.

The following documents may not be e-filed: (1) Originals of the following: (A) Wills and codicils; (B) Surety bonds and undertakings; (C) Letters of administration; (D) Letters testamentary; (E) Letters of guardianship; (F) Letters of conservatorship; (G) Affidavit Re Real Property of Small Value (form DE-305); (H) Affidavits or declarations under Probate Code section 13101; (I) Bank statements for probate accountings except as provided in Probate Code section 2620(c)(1); and (J) Final escrow closing statements. (2) Subpoenaed documents. (3) Any other document required by law to contain an original signature or to be filed in original form.

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Page 5 | Rule 7.2(e)

E-filing and e-service are mandatory except by court order or where other service is required by law, but parties may request an exemption by filing form EFS-007 with the assigned department or supervising family law judge.

electronically, except by court order or if other service is required by law. Under rule 2.253(b)(4) of the California Rules of Court, anyone required to e-file may request an exemption by filing a Request For Exemption From Mandatory Electronic Filing and Service (form EFS-007) with the assigned department or, if not assigned, with the supervising judge of the family law division.

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Page 7 | Rule 5.12(a)

Certain documents (bench warrants, subpoenaed documents, bonds, undertakings, certified judgments, out-of-state abstracts, sister-state judgments, out-of-state subpoenas, payee data records, and documents requiring original signatures) may not be e-filed.

The following documents may not be e-filed: (1) Bench warrants; (2) Subpoenaed documents; (3) Bonds; (4) Undertakings; (5) Certified judgments; (6) Out-of-state or out-of-county abstracts and commissions; (7) Sister-state judgments; (8) Subpoenas for out-of-state actions; (9) Payee data records; (10) Any other document required by law to contain an original signature or to be filed in original form.

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Page 7 | Rule 5.12(e)

False Claims Act and Lanterman-Petris-Short Act filings must be presented at the René C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland.

All documents to be filed in a case brought under Government Code sections 12650-12656 (False Claims Act) or Welfare and Institutions Code sections 5000 et seq. (Lanterman-Petris-Short Act) must be presented for filing at the René C. Davidson Courthouse, Room 109, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California 94612.

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Page 7 | Rule 1.9(e)

All civil case filings must be presented at the René C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland or at the civil clerk's office at Hayward Hall of Justice, subject to subparagraphs (c)-(h).

Except as provided in subparagraphs (c) – (h), all documents to be filed in a civil case must be presented for filing at the René C. Davidson Courthouse, Room 109, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California 94612 or the office of the civil clerk located at the Hayward Hall of Justice, 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, California 94544.

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Page 7 | Rule 1.9(b)

Family law documents are filed at the Hayward Hall of Justice family law clerk's office; Domestic Violence Prevention Act protective order filings may also be filed at the René C. Davidson Courthouse in Oakland.

All documents to be filed in an action filed under the Family Code must be presented for filing at the office of the family law clerk located at the Hayward Hall of Justice, 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, California 94544. All documents to be filed in a case requesting issuance of a protective order under Family Code section 6200 et seq. (Domestic Violence Prevention Act) may also be filed at the judgment of the René C. Davidson Courthouse, Room 109, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California 94612.

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Page 7 | Rule 1.9(c)

All probate filings must be presented at the Berkeley Courthouse.

All documents to be filed in a proceeding under the Probate Code must be presented for filing at the Berkeley Courthouse, 2120 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, Berkeley, California 94704.

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Page 7 | Rule 1.9(d)

CARE Act documents may be presented at the Oakland, Hayward, or Berkeley courthouse locations listed.

All documents to be filed in a CARE Act proceeding must be presented for filing at the Rene C. Davidson Courthouse, Room 109, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California 94612; the office of the civil clerk located at Hayward Hall of Form 2002, 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, California 94544; or the Berkeley Courthouse, 2120 Mallway Luther King, Jr. Way, Berkeley, California 94704.

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Page 8 | Rule 1.9(h)

Adoption case filings must be presented at the civil clerk's office, Hayward Hall of Justice, Room 108.

All documents to be filed in an adoption case must be presented for filing at the office of the civil clerk located at Hayward Hall of Justice, Room 108, 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, California 94544.

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Page 8 | Rule 1.9(g)

Elder abuse, civil harassment, private postsecondary school violence, and workplace violence protective order filings must be presented either at the Hayward Hall of Justice or the René C. Courthouse, Oakland.

All documents to be filed in a case requesting issuance of a protective order under Welfare and Institutions Code section 15657.03 (Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act), Code of Civil Procedure section 527.6 (Civil Harassment Prevention), Code of Civil Procedure section 527.85 (Private Postsecondary School Violence Prevention), or Code of Civil Procedure section 527.8 (Workplace Violence Safety Act) must be presented for filing at the René C. Davidson Courthouse, Room 109, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, California 94612 or the adjudication of Justice, 24405 Amador Street, Hayward, California 94544.

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Page 8 | Rule 1.9(f)

Parties in criminal cases without integrated systems must use a court-certified EFSP for electronic filing.

Parties that do not have computer systems that are integrated with the court’s case management system must use one of the court’s certified Electronic Filing Service Providers (EFSPs). The court maintains a current list of certified EFSPs on its web site at http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/Pages.aspx/efiling.

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Page 15 | Rule 1.85(b)(2)

In juvenile cases, parties without integrated computer systems must e-file through a certified EFSP or use the court's approved provider list.

Where a party does not have computer systems that are integrated with the court’s case management system, such as the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, Alameda County Public Defender’s Office, Alameda County Probation Department, Division of Adult Parole Operations of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California Department of Child Support Services, and the California Department of Social Services, the party must use one of the court’s certified Electronic Filing Service Providers (EFSPs). The court maintains a current list of certified EFSPs on its web site at http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/Pages.aspx/efiling.

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Page 16 | Rule 1.86(b)(2)

The completed and signed notice must be e-mailed to the ADR program at adrprogram@alameda.courts.ca.gov.

E-mail completed and signed form to the Alternative Dispute Resolution program at the following address: adrprogram@alameda.courts.ca.gov

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Page 1 | INSTRUCTIONS

Represented parties must e-file electronically through a court-approved EFSP and use electronic service, unless excused or exempted.

Represented parties and other represented persons must participate in electronic filing (e-filing) using a court-approved electronic service provider (EFSP) and must serve and accept service electronically, except by court order or if other service is required by law. Under rule 2.253(b)(4) of the California Rules of Court, anyone required to e-file may request an exemption by filing a Request For Exemption From Mandatory Electronic Filing and Service (form EFS-007) with the assigned department or, if not assigned, with the supervising judge of the civil division.

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Page 5 | Rule 3.27(a)

Hearing dates for demurrers, motions, and orders to show cause must be reserved on the Court's public portal once the eCourt system is implemented, with the department clerk as a fallback.

Any party who desires to have any demurrer, motion, or order to show cause set for hearing must contact the clerk of the department in which the motion will be heard to reserve a hearing date. Following the implementation of the Court's eCourt case management system, hearing dates for departments must be reserved on the Court's public portal on the Court's website. If an appropriate reservation is not available on the public portal, a party may contact the clerk of the department in which the motion is to be set with regard to reserving a hearing date.

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Page 7 | Rule 3.30(b)

Documents filed electronically in compliance with Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6 and California Rules of Court rules 2.250-2.261 are exempt from the physical filing location requirements of Rule 1.9.

This rule does not apply to documents filed electronically in compliance with section 1010.6 of the Code of Civil Procedure and California Rule of Court, rules 2.250-2.261.

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Page 7 | Rule 1.9(a)

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

The stipulation and case management conference statement must be filed at least 15 days before the initial case management conference.

All parties have signed and filed this stipulation with the Case Management Conference Statement at least 15 days before the initial case management conference.

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Page 1 | Instructions

Parties must file and serve a completed Case Management Conference Statement (form CM 110) at least 15 days before the case management conference.

File and serve a completed Case Management Conference Statement on form CM 110 at least 15 days before the Case Management Conference (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.725.)

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Page 1 | ORDERS

The mediator must file and serve the Consent To Serve And Certification within 10 days of service of the order.

The MEDIATOR shall execute, file and serve the attached "Consent To Serve And Certification" within ten (10) days of servi ce of this Order on the proposed

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Page 3 | 9. ADDITIONAL ORDERS

Each party must provide responses to the expert's questions within 10 days.

Each party must provide responses to questions propounded by the expert within 10 days.

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Page 2 | 4. Documents and Information

Parties must provide all records requested by the expert within 20 days of receipt of a written request.

The parties must provide all records requested by the expert, within 20 days of receipt of a written request.

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Page 2 | 4. Documents and Information

Before filing the notice, a party or attorney must contact the discovery facilitator to verify no conflicts and agreement, and to ensure facilitation can be completed by the deadline.

Prior to filing this notice, one of the parties or their attorney must contact a discovery facilitator to verify that the facilitator has no conflicts and agrees to facilitate the matter by the discovery facilitation deadline.

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Page 1 | INSTRUCTIONS

A request for a hearing about court fees must be filed within ten days after notice of denial of a fee waiver request, or the clerk will deny the request for hearing.

Issue a notice of hearing denying the request for hearing if it was not filed within ten days after notice of the denial of the request for a fee waiver (Government Code section 68634(g));

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Page 1 | Delegation of authority

All necessary discovery must be complete, or scheduled to be completed within 60 days, before requesting a case resolution conference.

All necessary discovery is complete or will be completed within 60 days.

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Page 1 | Request for Case Resolution Conference

Parties must submit objections to the expert's draft report within ten days, extendable up to 30 days at the expert's discretion.

The parties must submit any objections to the findings and conclusions, any additional factual information they believe the expert should consider, or note any errors they believe the expert has made within ten days unless the expert agrees to provide addi tional time, which may not exceed 30

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Page 3 | 7. Reporting

Requests to appear by telephone must be filed at least 12 court days before the hearing.

I have filed this request at least 12 court days before the hearing and have served or will serve all parties and attorneys, if any, with this form by personal delivery, fax, express mail, or other reasonable means to ensure delivery by the close of the next court day after filing this form.

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Page 1 | Application and Order to Appear by Telephone

If notice is given after 10:00 a.m. the court day before filing, objections to the ex parte application must be filed no later than the court day after the application is filed.

If notice of the ex parte application is provided after 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte application is filed, the person giving notice must inform the interested person or the person that requested special notice that objections to the ex parte application must be filed no later than the court day after the ex parte application is filed.

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Page 10 | Rule 7.115 Contents of Notice and Declaration Regarding Notice

Objections to an ex parte application must be filed on the same date the ex parte application is filed.

(4) Inform the interested person or the person that requested special notice that the court does not hold hearings on ex parte applications and that any objections to the ex parte application must be filed on the same date the ex parte is filed.

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Page 10 | Rule 7.115 Contents of Notice and Declaration Regarding Notice

Trustees must file accounts at least every two years, and a longer accounting period does not excuse compliance with normal account requirements.

Trustees must file accounts at least every two years. The fact that an account covers more than a two-year period of time will not constitute grounds for deviation from any of the normal requirements of an account.

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Page 17 | Chapter 19. Trusts

Initial guardianship accounts must be filed after the first anniversary of the guardianship and biennially thereafter, within 60 days after each anniversary date.

Guardianship accounts must be filed after the first anniversary of the establishment of the guardianship and biennially thereafter. The account must be filed within 60 days after the anniversary date.

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Page 19 | Rule 7.780(a)(1) - Frequency of accounts

Successor guardians must file an accounting one year after their succession appointment and biennially thereafter.

Successor guardians must file an accounting one year after the successor appointment date and biennially thereafter.

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Page 20 | Rule 7.780(a)(2) - Successor guardians

A conservator must file a general plan for the conservatee's care, custody, and control within 90 days of appointment.

Within 90 days of appointment by the court, the guardian must file a general plan for the care, custody, and control of the conservatee.

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Page 21 | Rule 7.810

Each party must file and serve a current status description fifteen days before any status conference.

Fifteen days before any status conference, any party must file and serve a description of the current status of the case.

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Page 12 | Rule 5.45(a)(1)

At least 15 days before a case resolution conference, each party must file and serve a case status description using Form ALA FL-041.

Fifteen days before any case resolution conference, each party must file and serve a description of the current status of the case. The parties must use the Case Management Conference Questionnaire (form ALA FL-041).

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Page 13 | Case resolution conferences

At least 5 days before a settlement settlement, each party must serve and file a settlement conference statement with specified mandatory content.

At least five days before any settlement conference, each party must serve and file a settlement conference statement that must contain the information set forth below:

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Page 13 | Settlement. conference (voluntary and mandatory)

An opposing party must file any written opposition within 24 hours after receiving notice of the ex parte application.

An opposing party must present any written opposition to the court within 24 hours of receipt of notice of the ex parte application.

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Page 25 | (a)(5)

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Petitioner's preliminary declaration of disclosure was served on: and the Declaration of its service filed on: . Respondent's preliminary declaration of disclosure was served on: and the Declaration of its service filed on: .

Petitioner’s preliminary declaration of disclosure was served on: and the Declaration of its service filed on: . Respondent’s preliminary declaration of disclosure was served on: and the Declaration of its service filed on: .

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Page 1 | Request for Case Resolution Conference

The job seeker must send written notice to opposing counsel/party and DCSS within 10 days of starting a new job.

Within 10 days of starting a new job, you must send written notice to the opposing counsel/party and DCSS (if DCSS is a party).

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Page 2 | THE COURT ORDERS

Plaintiff must serve all named defendants and file proofs of service with the court within 60 days of filing the complaint.

Serve all named defendants and file proofs of service on those defendants with the court within 60 days of the filing of the complaint (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.110(b))

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Page 1 | ORDERS

Mail service may be effected by placing the envelope for collection following ordinary business practices, provided the correspondence is deposited with the U.S. Postal Service the same day with postage fully prepaid.

placed the envelope for collection and mailing on the date and at the place shown below, following our ordinary business practices. I am readily familiar with this business's practice for collecting and processing correspondence for mailing. On the same day that correspondence is placed for collection and mailing, it is deposited in the ordinary course of business with the U. S. Postal Service in a sealed envelope with postage fully prepaid.

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Page 3 | Proof of Service

Service may be made by personal delivery of a copy and all attachments.

I personally delivered a copy and all attachments as follows:

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Page 3 | Proof of Service

Mail service requires enclosing a copy in an envelope and depositing the sealed envelope with the U.S. Postal Service with postage fully prepaid.

I enclosed a copy in an envelope and (a) ☐ deposited the sealed envelope with the U. S. Postal Service with the postage fully prepaid.

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Page 3 | Proof of Service

The person serving documents must be at least 18 years of age and not a party to the action.

At the time of service I was at least 18 years of age and not a party to this action.

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Page 3 | Proof of Service

Notice of the request for temporary emergency orders must be given by 10:00 a.m. the court day before filing, unless exception circumstances apply.

The time I gave notice: (A) By 10:00 a.m. the court day before I filed the request for emergency orders (B) After 10:00 a.m. the court day before I filed the request for emergency orders because of the following exception circumstances (specify):

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Page 1 | 4a(3)

A party demonstrates reasonable diligence for substituted service by making at least three good-faith personal-service attempts on three different days at three different times, on at least two different weekdays, with specific time-of-day requirements for dwelling-house attempts.

For purposes of Code of Civil Procedure section 415.20(b), a party shows reasonable diligence in attempting personal service by attempting personal delivery in good faith on at least three occasions on three different days at three different times prior to the day when substitute service is accomplished. The party's attempts at personal service must occur on at least two different days of the week. Where the attempts at personal service are made at a person’s dwelling house or usual place of abode, one of the attempts must occur before 8:00 a.m. and another attempt must occur after 7:00 p.m. If a party meets these requirements, a court clerk will find that the reasonable diligence requirement is met.

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Page 2 | Rule 3.50. Requirement for clerk’s finding of reasonable diligence for substituted service

A status report to the court must also be provided to both parties at the same time.

The expert may provide a status report to the court at any time. The status report must be provided to both parties at the same time as it is provided to the court.

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Page 3 | 7. Reporting

A party wishing to cross-examine the expert must give at least five business days written notice and advance the expert's fees, with fees paid at least two business days before the appearance.

If either party wishes to cross-examine the expert, that party must give expert at least five business days written notice and must advance the fees requested by expert to prepare for and appear at the hearing, subject to reimbursement or reallocation by th e court. Fees for preparing and appearing, as requested by expert must be paid at least two business days before the

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Page 3 | 7. Reporting

Any written communication sent to the court must also be provided to the other party at the same time.

Any written communication sent to the court must be provided to the other party at the same time.

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Page 3 | 6. Disputes

Within 10 days of a written request by DCSS or opposing counsel/party, the job seeker must provide copies of all job-search paperwork and correspondence to all parties.

Within 10 days of any written request by DCSS or the opposing counsel/party, you must provide copies of all paperwork and correspondence related to your job search to all parties.

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Page 2 | THE COURT ORDERS

Status reports provided to the court must also be provided to both parties at the same time.

a. The expert may provide a status report to the court at any time. The status report must be provided to both part ies at the same time as it is provided to

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Page 3 | 7. Reporting

Any written communication sent to the court must also be provided to the other party at the same time.

Any written communication sent to the court must be provided to the other party at the same time.

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Page 3 | 6. Disputes

If a hearing is continued, parties must give the child custody evaluator timely written notice of the new date and time.

If the hearing is continued, the parties will give the child custody evaluator timely written notice of the new date and time.

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Page 3 | HEARING DATE

Documents a party provides to the MEDIATOR must be provided to the other party at the same time.

All documents provided to the MEDIATOR by a party (directly or through counsel) shall be contemporaneously provided to the other party.

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Page 1 | 4. DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION

A party requesting the MEDIATOR's attendance at a hearing or deposition must provide ten days written notice and tender the MEDIATOR's preparation and appearance fees no less than 24 hours before the appearance.

Should the report or recommendation of the MEDIATOR proceed to hearing, or should the MEDIATOR be requested by a party to attend a hearing or deposition, the party requesting the attendance of the MEDIATOR shall provide the MEDIATOR with ten (10) days written notice of the date and time of the appearance, and shall, no less than twenty- four hours prior to the appearance, advance and tender the fees requested by the MEDIATOR for preparation and appearance.

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Page 2 | 8. FEES AND COSTS OF THE MEDIATOR

The expert is not required to begin work until served with a copy of the order.

The expert is not required to begin work until the expert has been served with a copy of this order.

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Page 3 | 10. Commencement of work

Filing Fees and Waivers

The clerk may refuse to enter a dismissal until a court lien for waived fees is paid when the party recovered $10,000 or more, unless the court orders entry.

The clerk of the court shall have the authority to refuse to enter a dismissal in a civil case if the party whose court fees and costs were initially waived has a lien payable to the court because the party recovered ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more in value by way of settlement, compromise, arbitration award, mediation settlement, or other recovery. The dismissal shall not be entered until the lien has been paid or by order of the court. (See Government Code section 68637(c)(4).)

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Page 1 | CLERK'S AUTHORITY TO REFUSE TO ENTER A FULL SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT OR DISMISSAL IN A CASE WHERE COURT FEES AND COSTS WERE INITIALLY WAIVED

The clerk may refuse to enter a full satisfaction of judgment until an accompanying order requiring payment of waived fees and costs has been satisfied.

The clerk of the court shall have the authority to refuse to enter a full satisfaction of judgment until an accompanying order requiring payment of waived fees and costs, if any, has been satisfied. (See Government Code section 68637(b)(1).)

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Page 1 | CLERK'S AUTHORITY TO REFUSE TO ENTER A FULL SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT OR DISMISSAL IN A CASE WHERE COURT FEES AND COSTS WERE INITIALLY WAIVED

Parties must post jury fees as required by Code of Civil Procedure section 631.

Post jury fees as required by Code of Civil Procedure section 631.

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Page 1 | ORDERS

Parties with low or no income may apply for a waiver of filing fees and conference call vendor fees.

I understand that if I have low income or no income, I may apply for a waiver of any filing fees and a waiver of conference call vendor fees.

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Page 2 | Advisement Regarding Telephone Appearance

Court investigator report fees must be paid before the general-plan hearing; other assessment fees must be paid before approval of the next accounting.

Court investigator assessments for reports must be paid before the hearing on the general plan. All other assessments must be paid before approval of the next accounting. The Court Investigator’s Office will bill the estate or, where applicable, any trust of which the conservatee is a beneficiary.

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Page 22 | Rule 7.830

Any required continuance fee must be paid within ten days of mailing or faxing the application, or at the time of in-person filing, or before the hearing or conference, whichever is earliest.

parties agree that if this request is granted, Petitioner Respondent Other Parent Other (specify): shall pay any required continuance fee within ten days of the date this form is mailed or faxed to the court, when this application and order is filed if it is filed in person, or before the hearing or conference is held, whichever is earliest.

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Page 1 | APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE OF HEARING, STATUS CONFERENCE, OR CASE RESOLUTION CONFERENCE

Fee schedule sets percentage-of-balance fees with maximums for Public Guardian, County Counsel, and Public Defender based on estate size.

Size of estate Fee guidelines $774.99 and under -0- 11 % of balance to Public Guardian $775 – 1,499 9 % of balance to County Counsel 9 % of balance to Public Defender 16% of balance, with a maximum of $ 1,800 to Public Guardian $1,500 – 14,999 11% of balance, with a maximum of $ 1,440 to County Counsel 11% of balance, with a maximum of $ 1,440 to Public Defender 10 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 2,400 to Public Guardian $15,000 – 44,999 8 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 2,160 to County Counsel 8 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 2,160 to Public Defender 4.5 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 3,120 to Public Guardian $45,000 – 74,999 4% of balance, with a maximum of $ 2,700 to County Counsel 4 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 2,700 to Public Defender 3.5 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 3,780 to Public Guardian $75,000 – 104,999 3 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 3,450 to County Counsel 3 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 3,450 to Public Defender 3 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 4,520 to Public Guardian $105,000 – 129,999 2.75 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 4,200 to County Counsel 2.75 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 4,200 to Public Defender 2.9 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 8,400 to Public Guardian $130,000 – 244,999 2.7 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 7,200 to County Counsel 2.7 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 7,200 to Public Defender 2.9 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 10,200 to Public Guardian $245,000 and above 2.7 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 8,400 to County Counsel 2.7 % of balance, with a maximum of $ 8,400 to Public Defender

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Page 1 | Appendix C - Fee schedule

Fees may not be anticipated nor property encumbered without a prior written court order.

No fee or charge may be anticipated nor property encumbered without a prior written order of the court setting forth the fee, charge, and/or encumbrance.

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Page 1 | Appendix C

No fee or charge may be taken without a prior written court order.

No fee or charge shall be taken without a prior written order of the court setting forth the fee or charge.

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Page 1 | Appendix C

A defendant seeking a trial de novo must pay the total amount due within the time specified in the notice.

In order to have a trial de novo, the defendant must submit a written request on Judicial Council form TR-220 and pay the total amount due within the time specified in the notice.

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Page 5 | Rule 4.320

The clerk's delegation does not extend to waiving the additional court fees and costs set forth in California Rules of Court, rule 3.56.

The delegation of authority to the clerk of the court does not include the authority to waive the additional court fees and costs set forth in California Rules of Court, rule 3.56.

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Page 1 | DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO CLERK TO APPROVE FEE WAIVER APPLICATIONS AND TO PROCESS REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF COURT FEES FROM INMATES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 68635

The clerk may not deny, set an eligibility hearing, or partially grant a request for an initial fee waiver.

This delegation of authority does not authorize the clerk of the court to deny, to set an eligibility hearing, or to partially grant a request for an initial fee waiver.

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Page 1 | DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO CLERK TO APPROVE FEE WAIVER APPLICATIONS AND TO PROCESS REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF COURT FEES FROM INMATES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 68635

The clerk is delegated authority to grant initial fee waiver applications that meet the eligibility requirements in Government Code sections 68632(a), 68632(b), and 68633.

Pursuant to Government Code section 68634(d), the court delegates to the clerk of the court the authority to grant applications for an initial fee waiver that meet the eligibility and application requirements set forth in Government Code sections 68632(a) [applications based upon receipt of qualifying public benefits], 68632(b) [meets poverty guidelines], and 68633.

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Page 1 | DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO CLERK TO APPROVE FEE WAIVER APPLICATIONS AND TO PROCESS REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF COURT FEES FROM INMATES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 68635

The clerk is delegated authority to process requests for waivers of court fees from inmates under Government Code section 68635(g).

Pursuant to Government Code section 68635(g), the clerk of the court is delegated authority to process requests for waivers of court fees from inmates.

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Page 1 | DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO CLERK TO APPROVE FEE WAIVER APPLICATIONS AND TO PROCESS REQUESTS FOR WAIVER OF COURT FEES FROM INMATES UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 68635

Case set up and investigation fees: $2,400 (PG), $2,040 (CC), $2,040 (PD), plus $1,020 investigation fee for PG, all requiring written court approval.

In probate cases, there is a case set up and investigation claim of $2,400 by the Public Guardian and a case set up claim of $2,040 by County Counsel. These are requested at the time of the general plan and shall only be taken upon written court approval. The Public Defender may claim a case set up fee of $2,040. There is also an investigation fee for all cases in which the Public Guardian investigates of $1,020, regardless of whether the Public Guardian is appointed conservator.

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Page 2 | (b) Claims for case set up and investigation

Extraordinary compensation on real property sales: $1,800 (PG) and $1,440 (CC); amounts over $1,800 require detailed declarations; $600 for personal property over $1,800; all require written court approval.

Additionally, there may be a claim by the Public Guardian of $1,800 and by the County Counsel of $1,440 on sales of real property. If the Public Guardian seeks an amount more than $1,800 then the entire amount must be supported by declarations providing detailed information as to the services rendered. The Public Guardian may claim $600 on sales of personal property over $1,800. These claims may be taken only upon written court approval.

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Page 2 | (c) Claims for extraordinary compensation on sales of real property

Fees for estates with substantial non-liquid assets are reserved until assets are liquidated or the conservatee dies, whichever is sooner.

For estates with substantial non-liquid assets, Public Guardian, County Counsel, and Public Defender fees will be reserved until such time as the assets are liquidated or until the conservatee is deceased, whichever is sooner.

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Page 2 | (d) Estates with substantial non-liquid assets

Annual fees may be claimed per the schedule without itemized or hourly billing.

The Public Guardian, County Counsel, and Public Defender may claim annual fees pursuant to the above schedule without the need for itemized or hourly billing.

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Page 2 | (a) Fees generally

County Counsel and Public Defender may submit itemized billings in declaration form for fees exceeding schedule amounts in extraordinary legal services cases.

For cases requiring extraordinary legal services, the County Counsel and the Public Defender may submit itemized billings with the accounts, in declaration form, for fees in excess of the schedule amounts.

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Page 2 | (e) Claims for extraordinary legal services

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Parties must comply with facilitator briefing requests and provide a courtesy copy of the briefing to the opposing party.

Comply with the facilitator’s requests for any necessary briefing before the discovery facilitation conference, providing a courtesy copy to the opposing party or parties.

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Paper courtesy copies of all e-filed documents must be delivered to the clerk on the same day as e-filing, or by the next court day if the hearing is two or more court days later; courtesy copies due on a non-court day are due the next court day.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, paper courtesy copies of all e-filed documents must be delivered to the clerk of the assigned department on the same day as they are e-filed or by the next court day if the relevant hearing is scheduled two or more court days after the date of e-filing. Any courtesy copy that would otherwise be due on a non-court day is instead due on the next court day.

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Page 3 | Rule 6.3(f)

Paper courtesy copies of proposed orders, motions, and trial documents must be delivered to the assigned department clerk on the same day as e-filing (or the next court day if the hearing is two or more court days later); other probate documents generally do not require paper copies, and courtesy copy deadlines falling on non-court days move to the next court day.

Paper courtesy copies of proposed orders, motions, and trial documents must be delivered to the clerk of the assigned department on the same day that they are e-filed or by the next court day if the relevant hearing is scheduled two or more court days after the date of e-filing. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, paper copies of all other probate documents are not required. Any courtesy copy that would otherwise be due on a non-court day is instead due on the next court day.

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Page 7 | Rule 7.2(g) Courtesy copies

Paper courtesy copies of all e-filed documents must be delivered to the clerk of the assigned department on the same day as e-filing, or by the next court day if the hearing is two or more court days after e-filing; courtesy copies due on a non-court day are due the next court day.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, paper courtesy copies of all e-filed documents must be delivered to the clerk of the assigned department on the same day as they are e-filed or by the next court day if the relevant hearing is scheduled two or more court days after the date of e-filing. Any courtesy copy that would otherwise be due on a non-court day is instead due on the next court day.

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Page 8 | Rule 5.12(g)

In criminal cases, a paper copy must be delivered to the hearing department for any e-filed document connected to a hearing within two days of filing.

When any document is electronically filed in a criminal matter in connection with a hearing scheduled for two or fewer days from the date of filing, the filer must also deliver a paper copy to the department where the matter is scheduled to be heard.

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Page 16 | Rule 1.85(i)

In juvenile matters, a paper copy of any electronically filed report, pleading, or other paper must also be delivered to the assigned department when the hearing is scheduled within two days of filing.

When any report, pleading, or other paper is electronically filed in a juvenile matter in connection with a hearing scheduled for two or fewer days from the date of filing, the filer must also deliver a paper copy to the department where the matter is scheduled to be heard.

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Page 17 | Rule 1.86(i)

For in limine or short-notice motions, courtesy copies must be delivered the same day the paper is filed.

For in limine motions or matters on which the hearing will be two court days or fewer from filing, the courtesy copies shall be delivered the same day as filing.

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Page 7 | Rule 3.30(c)

For regular motions, a courtesy copy must be delivered to the departmental courtroom clerk by the first court day after filing, before noon.

An identical courtesy copy of any paper filed, lodged, or otherwise submitted in support of, in opposition to, or in connection with any motion or application must be delivered to the courtroom clerk assigned to the Department in which the motion or application will be heard. For regular motions, such delivery must be made by noon of the court day after the paper is filed, lodged, or otherwise submitted.

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Page 7 | Rule 3.30(c)

Courtesy copies of motions in limine and their opposition/reply papers must be delivered to the trial department on the date of filing.

Unless otherwise ordered by the trial judge, courtesy copies of any moving papers filed under this rule, as well as the opposition and reply papers, shall be delivered to the trial department on the date of filing.

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An extra copy of the exhibit index must be provided to the courtroom clerk at the pretrial conference or on the first day of trial.

for submission with one extra copy to the courtroom clerk at the pretrial conference or on the first day of trial if no pretrial conference is scheduled

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Page 8 | Rule 3.35(b)

When filing any original brief, all parties and any amicus curiae must provide two additional copies of the brief to the clerk.

When filing any original brief, all parties and any amicus curiae must provide two additional copies of the brief to the clerk.

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Page 2 | Rule 8.120

Sealing & Redaction Procedures

All documents related to mental health proceedings must be filed confidentially unless the court orders otherwise.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, all documents related to mental health proceedings must be filed confidentially.

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Page 3 | Rule 6.3(g)

Written custody evaluation reports must be kept confidential and unavailable except to the court, minor's counsel, parties, their attorneys, and persons given access by court order, with copies and disclosure prohibited absent a disclosing order.

In any proceeding involving the custody or visitation of minor children, any written report or recommendation must be marked and kept confidential and unavailable to any person except the court, minor’s counsel, the parties, their attorneys and any person to whom the court expressly grants access by written order made with prior notice to all parties. No person who has gained access to this type of a confidential report may make copies of it or disclose its contents to any child or any other third party absent an order that provides for disclosure.

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Page 21 | Rule 5.80

CASA reports are confidential: relatives, de facto parents, foster parents, and service providers may not receive copies, and copies are made and distributed only by the CASA program office staff.

Relatives, de facto parents, foster parents, and service providers are not entitled to receive copies of CASA reports. CASA reports will be copied and distributed by the CASA program office staff.

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Page 29 | Rule 5.510

Child abuse reports, reporting-party identity, and court-ordered psychological evaluations may not be exchanged between agencies without a court order, and copies of DCFS/APS/JPD documents may not be attached to court reports or made public without a court order.

However, child abuse and neglect reports described by Penal Code section 11167.5 (Suspected Child Abuse Report, Form #S-8572), information disclosing the identity of a reporting party, or court-ordered psychological evaluations will not be exchanged between the agencies absent a court order. Copies of DCFS, APS or JPD documents, used by FCB, or PCI shall not be attached to their respective court reports and shall not be made available to the public without a court order.

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Page 30 | Rule 5.511(b)(4)

For medical, personal, or consumer records, parties must delete information that should not come into evidence (e.g., insurance information) and prepare clean copies for submission.

If medical, personal, or consumer records are involved, the parties are to delete any information that counsel, or any self-represented party, agree should not come into evidence, including insurance information, so that such information is not received by the jury. The proponent must then prepare clean copies of the records for submission into evidence.

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Exhibits containing biological or hazardous material or posing a security or safety risk must be securely sealed and protected against breakage, and their containers must be clearly marked with type, amount, and weight.

Any exhibit that contains biological or hazardous material, or poses a security or safety risk must be securely sealed and protected against breakage so that no contents or odors can be released that may harm court personnel. Containers of biological or hazardous material must be clearly marked and identified as to type, amount and weight.

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Page 3 | Rule 4.150

Listed documents are confidential and sealed without a court order.

The following documents are confidential but do not require a court order to seal: (1) Court investigator reports and memoranda. (2) Original bank statements. (3) For guardianships: (A) Confidential Guardianship Screening Form (form GC-212); Confidential Proposed Guardianship Questionnaire and Screening (local court form); (B) Confidential Guardianship Status Report (form GC-251); (C) Confidential Guardianship Termination Questionnaire (local court form);

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Page 6 | Rule 7.2(f)

Documents e-filed in Uniform Parentage Act actions are confidential and do not require a court order to seal.

Documents e-filed in actions under the Uniform Parentage Act are confidential and do not require a court order to seal.

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Page 8 | Rule 5.12(f)

Listed persons and agencies may access juvenile court records and obtain photocopies without a prior court order, subject to conditions (best interest of child, necessary and relevant information).

The following persons and agencies may have access to juvenile court records and may obtain photocopies of records without a prior court order, subject to the conditions specified, if disclosure will be in the best interest of the child whose records are sought and the information contained in those records is necessary and relevant to a juvenile dependency or delinquency proceeding; a civil or criminal investigation or proceeding; a proceeding involving child custody or visitation; a proceeding involving adoption, guardianship, or emancipation of a minor; a proceeding involving probate or conservatorship; or a proceeding involving domestic violence.

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Page 31 | Title 5. Family and Juvenile Rules

Parties in criminal cases may designate all or portions of e-filed documents as confidential when authorized or required by law or court order.

Where authorized or required by law or court order, parties may designate all or portions of electronically filed documents as confidential.

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Page 15 | Rule 1.85(c)

In juvenile cases, parties may designate all or portions of e-filed documents confidential when authorized or court-required, with guidance available through filers and the court's portal.

Where authorized by required by law or court order, parties may designate all or portions of electronically filed documents as confidential and file confidential information may be obtained through the filer’s EFSP and the court’s web site at http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/Pages.aspx/efsp.

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Page 16 | Rule 1.86(c)

A grand jury seeking to interview a court member or employee in a civil investigation must submit a sealed written request to the Presiding Judge identifying the interviewing grand jurors and specifying all questions.

It is ordered that if the grand jury desires to interview any member or employee of the court, the foreperson of the grand jury shall address to the Presiding Judge a sealed written request for the interview of a specified member or employee of the Court that identifies the interviewing grand jurors and specifies all questions to be put to the member or employee of the Court.

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Filing Bundling Requirements

The stipulation must be filed together with the Case Management Conference Statement.

All parties have signed and filed this stipulation with the Case Management Conference Statement at least 15 days before the initial case management conference.

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Page 1 | Instructions

The guideline child support calculation must be attached to form FL-342 unless form FL-342 itself sets out the calculation inputs.

A calculation of guideline child support must be attached to form FL-342 unless the form FL-342 sets out the inputs used in making the guideline calculation.

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Page 18 | Rule 5.72. Judgments involving child custody, child support, or spousal support

A marital settlement agreement incorporated by reference in a proposed judgment must be physically attached to the judgment.

A marital settlement agreement that is incorporated by reference in a proposed judgment must be physically attached to the judgment.

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Page 18 | Rule 5.71. Marital settlement agreements

The DUI penalties attachment must be submitted together with the Misdemeanor Advisement of Rights, Waiver and Plea form.

Submit this form with the Misdemeanor Advisement of Rights, Waiver and Plea form.

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Page 1 | INSTRUCTIONS

The plea attachment form must be submitted together with the Misdemeanor Advisement of Rights, Waiver and Plea form.

Submit this form with the Misdemeanor Advisement of Rights, Waiver and Plea form.

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Page 1 | INSTRUCTIONS

Motions in limine may not aggregate separate evidence or issues into a single motion.

Motions in limine addressing separate evidence or issues shall not be aggregated into one motion.

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This plea attachment must be submitted together with the Misdemeanor Advisement of Rights, Waiver and Plea form.

Submit this form with the Misdemeanor Advisement of Rights, Waiver and Plea form.

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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

When a discovery motion is already filed, the facilitation conference must be held no closer than 15 calendar days before the law and motion hearing.

If any party has already filed a discovery motion in this dispute, the parties to this agreement must hold their discovery facilitation conference no closer than 15 calendar days before the scheduled law and motion hearing on this discovery dispute

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Parties agree to resolve discovery disputes through a discovery facilitation conference held either before filing a discovery motion or before the scheduled hearing.

Prior to the discovery cut-off in this action, the parties entering into this stipulation agree to resolve this discovery dispute informally, reasonably, and in good faith, by participating in a discovery facilitation conference under the terms of this stipulation, either before filing a motion under the Discovery Act, or before the scheduled hearing date of any discovery motion.

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All attorneys and parties must hold a good-faith face-to-face meeting at least 15 days before any settlement conference, scheduled when the conference is set, with a telephone/separate-location exception when a restraining order prohibits face-to-face contact.

At least fifteen days before any settlement conference, all attorneys and all parties must conduct a face to face meeting to confer in good faith in an effort to settle all issues in the case. This meeting must be scheduled by counsel or self-represented parties at the time the settlement conference is set to assure that the meeting takes place in a timely manner. If a restraining order prohibits face to face contact between the parties, the parties may attend the meeting by telephone or in separate locations.

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Page 13 | Settlement conference (voluntary and mandatory)

All motions, including ex parte applications, must be presented to the presiding judge, who may rule on the motion or schedule a hearing before the panel.

All motions, including ex parte applications for orders, must be presented to the presiding judge of the appellate division. The presiding judge may rule on the motion or may schedule a motion for hearing before the panel at his or her discretion.

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Page 3 | Rule 8.140

Parties must meet and confer in person or by telephone no later than five days before settlement conferences or trials to discuss pending issues and exchange relevant documents.

Unless the court orders another time period, no later than five days before a settlement conference or trial, the parties must meet and confer, in person or by telephone, to discuss all pending issues and, to the extent not previously served and filed, once parties must exchange all documents and information relevant to such issues.

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Page 11 | Rule 5.30(a)(2)

Parties must meet and confer in person or by telephone no later than five days before hearings on requests for orders, orders to show cause, or motions, and exchange relevant documents not previously served and filed.

Unless the court orders another time period, no later than five days before a hearing on a request for order, order to show cause, or motion, the parties must meet and confer, in person or by telephone, to discuss all pending issues and, to the extent not previously served and filed, exchange all documents and information relevant to such issues.

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Page 11 | Rule 5.30(a)(1)

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

The application must specify the good cause for the continuance.

Good cause exists for continuance because (specify):

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Page 1 | 2. Good cause exists for continuance because (specify):

Trial continuances require a showing of good cause, and requests made just before trial will likely be denied.

I understand that no continuance of the trial will be allowed without a showing of good cause. Such requests made just before the start of trial will most likely be denied.

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Page 3 | Dangers and Disadvantages to Self-Representation

The application must list preferred dates for resetting the matter.

We prefer that the matters be reset on the following date(s) (list preferred dates):

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Page 1 | We prefer that the matters be reset on the following date(s) (list preferred dates):

Parties who elect collaborative law, mediation, or a private judge may stipulate to defer the status conference until a Request for Status Conference (Form ALA-FL057) is filed.

We, the undersigned, have elected to participate in collaborative law, mediation, or to resolve our case with a private judge. We hereby stipulate to defer the status conference until a Request for Status Conference (Local Form ALA-FL057) is filed.

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Page 1 | STIPULATION AND ORDER TO DEFER STATUS CONFERENCE (FAMILY LAW)

The application for continuance must state how many times the hearing or conference has previously been continued and the reason for the request.

3. The hearing or conference has been continued _______ times in the past. The reason for the request is (specify):

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Page 1 | APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE OF HEARING, STATUS CONFERENCE, OR CASE RESOLUTION CONFERENCE

Participating in discovery facilitation does not automatically extend the deadline to file a motion to compel; parties must stipulate in writing to toll the deadline to a specific later date.

Participating in discovery facilitation will not automatically extend the deadline to file a motion to compel further discovery response as specified in the California Code of Civil Procedure. If the parties wish to extend the time to file a discovery motion, they may use this stipulation (see below) to toll the deadline until a specific later date to which the party seeking discovery and the party responding to discovery have agreed in writing, pursuant to the California Code of the Civil Procedure.

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Page 3 | Discovery facilitation stipulation

A continuance or drop of any short-cause hearing, status conference, or family centered case resolution conference requires a written stipulation filed five court days before the scheduled date.

An application requesting that a hearing on a request for order that is set on the court's short-cause calendar or a family law status conference or family centered case resolution conference be continued or dropped may be made by submitting a written stipulation between the parties making the request. The signed stipulation must be filed five court days prior to the date scheduled for the hearing or conference.

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Page 12 | Rule 5.35

Continuances of settlement conferences, long-cause hearings, and trials require approval of the judge assigned to that proceeding.

Settlement conferences, long-cause hearings, and trials may only be continued upon approval of the court assigned to conduct the settlement conference, long-cause hearing, or trial.

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Page 12 | Rule 5.40

An application to change or add a juvenile court date must specify the requested change, state good cause, list the parties contacted and their positions, and confirm notification of the minor and parents.

requests that this matter, calendared for (specify nature of hearing): ... be: Advanced or vacated from ... Continued to ... Placed on calendar ... Good cause exists for this request because (specify): ... The following have been contacted regarding this request: ... The minor and parent(s) were notified by:

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Page 1 | Application and Order to Change or Add a Juvenile Court Date

Requests to continue a traffic trial must be received at least ten days before trial; later requests are granted only if the interests of justice require it.

A request to continue a traffic trial must be received by the court ten days before the date of the trial. No request for continuance received after that date will be granted unless the interests of justice require a continuance.

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Page 6 | Rule 4.330

JOINT APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE OF SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE, LONG CAUSE HEARING, OR TRIAL

JOINT APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE OF SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE, LONG CAUSE HEARING, OR TRIAL

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Page 1 | JOINT APPLICATION AND ORDER FOR CONTINUANCE OF SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE, LONG CAUSE HEARING, OR TRIAL

The application must list dates when a party or attorney is unavailable during the 90 days following filing.

During the 90 days immediately following the filing of this application, a party or attorney is unavailable on the followi ng dates (list unavailable

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Page 1 | 3. During the 90 days immediately following the filing of this application, a party or attorney is unavailable on the following dates (list unavailable dates):

Filing a de facto parent application does not by itself constitute good cause to continue any other hearing in the dependency action.

An application for de facto parent status shall not, in itself, constitute good cause for continuing any other hearing in the dependency action.

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Page 36 | Rule 5.532(a)

Requests to continue a case management conference must be made in timely-filed case management statements, must state the reason and confirm the requesting party conferred with opposing counsel or the self-represented party and what that party's position is; a continuance request not granted is deemed denied.

Requests to continue a case management conference should be included in timely-filed case management statements. A request for continuance must explain the reason for the requested continuance and confirm that the requesting party has conferred with opposing counsel or self-represented party, if any, and indicate what the position is of such counsel or party regarding the request. A request for continuance that is not granted is deemed denied.

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Page 18 | Rule 3.170(c)

A party needing to present documents, witnesses, or cross-examine witnesses at a telephone hearing is responsible for requesting a continuance.

I understand that if I need to present documents, present witnesses, cross-examine witnesses, or provide information that is not available at the hearing, it is my responsibility to ask the court to continue the hearing.

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Page 2 | Advisement Regarding Telephone Appearance

Parties with an appointed private judge may defer a status conference by filing a stipulation and proposed order using Local Form ALA-FL056.

appointed private judge, they may file a stipulation and proposed order to defer a status conference using Stipulation and Order to Defer Status Conference (ALA-FL056).

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Page 11 | Rule 5.26

Written stipulations extending discovery motion deadlines are encouraged to accommodate an informal discovery conference.

Parties are encouraged to stipulate in writing to extend any deadline for filing a discovery motion if needed to accommodate an IDC.

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Page 8 | Rule 3.31(2)

Chambers Communication Rules

Ex parte contact with the expert is permitted, but any written communication with the expert must be copied to the other party at the same time.

The expert may contact any party or attorney on an ex parte basis. In the event that an attorney for any party, or any party, communicates with the expert in writing, a copy of the communication must be provided to the other party at the same time.

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No ex parte communication with the MEDIATOR is permitted absent stipulation, except to schedule appointments, coordinate collateral contacts, or as required by law.

Absent written stipulation of the parties, there shall be no ex parte communication between the MEDIATOR and any party or between the MEDIATOR and any attorney of record in this action, except to schedule appointments, coordinate collateral contacts, or as required or permitted by law.

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Page 1 | 3. EX PARTE COMMUNICATION

The mediator must immediately notify the Court in writing of any dangerous situation, which may be done ex parte.

The MEDIATOR shall provide the Court with immediate written notice if at any time during the mediation a situation arises that is immediately dangerous to the minor child or to any party, family member, child, attorney, judge or mental health professional involved in this action. Such notification may be made on an ex parte basis, and may be accompanied by an application for ex parte relief.

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Page 3 | 9. ADDITIONAL ORDERS

The parties must promptly advise the court if the expert is unable or unwilling to accept the appointment.

The parties must promptly advise the court if the expert is unable or unwilling to accept the appointment.

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Page 3 | 11. Duty of parties is expert is unavailable

The expert must give each party written notice at least two business days before contacting the court about a dispute.

Prior to initiating such contact with the court, the expert must give written notice to each party at least two business d ays prior to contacting the court of the nature of the dispute and the expert’s intention to notify the

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The expert must notify the court and the parties in writing of the facts supporting withdrawal.

a. The expert may withdraw at any time as a result of the failure of a party to comply with the terms of this order or at any time the expert determines that the expert cannot complete the assignment. The expert must notify the court and the parties in writin g of the facts that form the basis of the need

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Page 3 | 9. Withdrawal of the expert

Parties may appear at case management conferences by telephone through CourtCall; they must contact CourtCall at least three business days before the conference, and the vendor charges for the service.

You may be able to appear at Case Management Conferences by telephone. Contact CourtCall, an independent vendor, at least three business days before the scheduled conference. Call 1-888-882-6878, or fax a service request to (888)882-2946. The vendor charges for this service.

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Page 2 | ORDERS

The expert's contact with the court must be by letter, telephone conference call, declaration, or motion as the court orders.

Contact by the expert with the court will be by letter, by telephone conference call, by declaration, or by motion filed b y the expert as the court

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Page 3 | 6. Disputes

The expert may contact the court to resolve disputes related to the expert's assignment.

The expert may initiate contact with the court to obtain the court's assistance in resolving disputes related to the completion of the expert's assignment, including, but not limited to, the production of documents, the scope of the assignment, scheduling of court appearances, the payment of the expert's fees, access and entrance to property or any issue related to a violation of this order.

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Attorneys must notify the expert of all court dates; the expert may telephone either party regarding scheduling and the status of the expert's work.

The attorneys must notify the expert of all court dates. The expert may communicate by telephone with either party regarding the scheduling of meetings or hearings and the status of the expert's work.

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Parties planning in-person appearances must email the assigned department and notify all parties by the pretrial conference or, if none, five court days before the hearing.

Any party who intends to appear in person at any hearing must inform all parties and others entitled to notice and must email the assigned department no later than the pretrial conference, if any, or, if there is no pretrial conference, no later than five court days before the hearing.

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Page 19 | Rule 1.90(b)(1)(D)

The completed and signed stipulation form must be emailed to the ADR program at adrprogram@alameda.courts.ca.gov.

E-mail the completed and signed form to the Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) program at the following address: adrprogram@alameda.courts.ca.gov

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Page 1 | INSTRUCTIONS

The Court will not answer self-represented defendants' questions about procedure, applicable law, or how to proceed.

I further understand that the Court will not answer any questions I have concerning how I should proceed, what law might apply, or what is the correct procedure.

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Page 3 | Dangers and Disadvantages to Self-Representation

Parties who have appeared before the conference must meet and confer in person or by telephone as required by CRC rule 3.724.

Meet and confer, in person or by telephone as required by Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.724

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Page 1 | ORDERS

Non-probate requests to appear remotely are submitted by email to the assigned department, due no later than five court days before the hearing, or orally at the hearing.

With the exception of Probate matters, requests or agreements to appear in court may be made by emailing the assigned department no later than five court days before the hearing or orally at any hearing.

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Page 19 | Rule 1.90(b)(2)(B)

The expert must notify the court and the parties in writing of the facts forming the basis for withdrawing.

a. The expert may withdraw at any time as a result of the failure of a party to comply with the terms of this order or at any time the expert determines that the expert cannot complete the assignment. The expert must notify the court and the parties in writin g of the facts that form the basis of the need

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Page 3 | 9. Withdrawal of the expert

The expert must give each party at least two business days written notice before contacting the court about a dispute.

b. Prior to initiating such contact with the court, the expert must give written notice to each party at least two b usiness days prior to contacting the court of the nature of the dispute and the expert’s intention to notify

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Page 3 | 6. Disputes

The parties must promptly advise the court if the expert is unable or unwilling to accept the appointment.

The parties must promptly advise the court if the expert is unable or unwilling to accept the appointment.

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Expert contact with the court is made by letter, telephone conference call, declaration, or motion as ordered.

Contact by the expert with the court will be by letter, by telephone conference call, by declaration, or by motion filed b y the expert as the court

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About Judicial Officer County of Alameda Superior Court of California

The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is the state trial court serving Alameda County. It handles civil, criminal, family, juvenile, and probate matters, and publishes local rules and courtroom procedures.

The court's published procedures include forms and guidance for family law (stipulations, adoptions, emergency orders), juvenile court dismissals, criminal misdemeanor advisements and plea attachments, and administrative orders on court leadership and delegation of duties.

Common questions about Alameda Superior Court rules

Are courtesy copies required in Alameda Superior Court?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for all covered filings. Details: delivery same day as filing, by hand delivery. Paper courtesy copies of all e-filed documents must be delivered to the clerk on the same day as e-filing, or by the next court day if the hearing is two or more court days later; courtesy copies due on a non-court day are due the next court day.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Rule 6.3(f)

Does Alameda Superior Court require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Alameda Superior Court rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. All attorneys and parties must hold a good-faith face-to-face meeting at least 15 days before any settlement conference, scheduled when the conference is set, with a telephone/separate-location exception when a restraining order prohibits face-to-face contact.

View ruleSource: page 13, section Settlement conference (voluntary and mandatory)

What page or word limits apply to administrative record in Alameda Superior Court?

Alameda Superior Court's rule states these limits: 300 pages. Each volume of the administrative record must not exceed 300 pages and must be separately bound.

View ruleSource: page 24, section Rule 3.330(a)

What formatting rules apply to filings in Alameda Superior Court?

Alameda Superior Court's formatting rule includes file format PDF, searchable pdf, and comply with technical requirements listed on the court's website. E-filed documents must be in searchable PDF format unless only a paper copy exists, and must comply with the court's technical requirements.

View ruleSource: page 7, section Rule 5.12(d)

What must be included with request for case resolution conference filings in Alameda Superior Court?

The rule requires certificate of service. The Request for Case Resolution Conference must be filed on the court's mandatory form (ALA FL-050) per Local Rule 5.25(a), which requires certifying that all parties were served or have appeared, reporting disclosure service and filing dates, stating discovery status, specifying disputed issues, and estimating trial time.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Request for Case Resolution Conference

What must be included with case management statement filings in Alameda Superior Court?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The Case Management Conference Statement must be completed and filed on form CM 110.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ORDERS

How may parties contact Alameda Superior Court?

The rule addresses email communications with the court. Parties planning in-person appearances must email the assigned department and notify all parties by the pretrial conference or, if none, five court days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 19, section Rule 1.90(b)(1)(D)

How does Alameda Superior Court handle sealed or redacted filings?

Alameda Superior Court rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. All documents related to mental health proceedings must be filed confidentially unless the court orders otherwise.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Rule 6.3(g)

How do I request an adjournment or extension in Alameda Superior Court?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request. The application must specify the good cause for the continuance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 2. Good cause exists for continuance because (specify):

Does Alameda Superior Court require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Alameda Superior Court requires bundling for covered papers. The stipulation must be filed together with the Case Management Conference Statement.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Instructions

Is electronic filing required in Alameda Superior Court?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Represented parties must e-file using a court-approved EFSP and serve/accept service electronically effective April 1, 2023, unless exempted by court order or law.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Rule 6.3(a)

Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Alameda Superior Court?

A fee is required for covered filings. Court investigator report fees must be paid before the general-plan hearing; other assessment fees must be paid before approval of the next accounting.

View ruleSource: page 22, section Rule 7.830

What filing deadlines does Alameda Superior Court set?

All necessary discovery must be complete, or scheduled to be completed within 60 days, before requesting a case resolution conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Request for Case Resolution Conference

What service or proof of service rules apply in Alameda Superior Court?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Petitioner's preliminary declaration of disclosure was served on: and the Declaration of its service filed on: . Respondent's preliminary declaration of disclosure was served on: and the Declaration of its service filed on: .

View ruleSource: page 1, section Request for Case Resolution Conference
Complete rules summary for Alameda Superior Court

The Request for Case Resolution Conference must be filed on the court's mandatory form (ALA FL-050) per Local Rule 5.25(a), which requires certifying that all parties were served or have appeared, reporting disclosure service and filing dates, stating discovery status, specifying disputed issues, and estimating trial time.

Petitioner's preliminary declaration of disclosure was served on: and the Declaration of its service filed on: . Respondent's preliminary declaration of disclosure was served on: and the Declaration of its service filed on: .

All necessary discovery must be complete, or scheduled to be completed within 60 days, before requesting a case resolution conference.

The stipulation and case management conference statement must be filed at least 15 days before the initial case management conference.

A copy of the stipulation must be delivered to the ADR Program Administrator via mail or fax.

The stipulation must be filed together with the Case Management Conference Statement.

The expert may contact the court to resolve disputes related to the expert's assignment.

The expert must give each party written notice at least two business days before contacting the court about a dispute.

The expert's contact with the court must be by letter, telephone conference call, declaration, or motion as the court orders.

Any written communication sent to the court must also be provided to the other party at the same time.

A status report to the court must also be provided to both parties at the same time.

Parties must submit objections to the expert's draft report within ten days, extendable up to 30 days at the expert's discretion.

A party wishing to cross-examine the expert must give at least five business days written notice and advance the expert's fees, with fees paid at least two business days before the appearance.

The expert's final report must be sent to the court with copies to the parties, provided the parties have complied with the order.

The expert must notify the court and the parties in writing of the facts supporting withdrawal.

The expert is not required to begin work until served with a copy of the order.

The parties must promptly advise the court if the expert is unable or unwilling to accept the appointment.

The job seeker must serve a copy of the weekly job-search logs every 30 days on opposing counsel or party and DCSS.

Within 10 days of a written request by DCSS or opposing counsel/party, the job seeker must provide copies of all job-search paperwork and correspondence to all parties.

The job seeker must send written notice to opposing counsel/party and DCSS within 10 days of starting a new job.

The new-job notice must include employer name, address, phone, job title, salary/wages, and a copy of any offer letter, hiring letter, and/or employment agreement unless the employer prohibits it.

The job seeker must provide a copy of each of the first two paycheck stubs within one week after receiving each one.

Represented parties must e-file using a court-approved EFSP and serve/accept service electronically effective April 1, 2023, unless exempted by court order or law.

Any party may voluntarily consent to e-filing via a court-approved EFSP by filing a notice of consent and serving all parties, effective February 21, 2023.

Parties who consent to e-filing must serve and accept service electronically unless other service is required by law or court order.

All documents must be e-filed in searchable PDF format unless only a paper copy exists, and must comply with court technical requirements; certain documents (bench warrants, subpoenaed documents, bonds, undertakings, and originals) may not be e-filed.

Paper courtesy copies of all e-filed documents must be delivered to the clerk on the same day as e-filing, or by the next court day if the hearing is two or more court days later; courtesy copies due on a non-court day are due the next court day.

All documents related to mental health proceedings must be filed confidentially unless the court orders otherwise.

A defendant wishing to proceed pro per must initial each box on the Faretta waiver form and sign and date the form on page 5.

The Court will not answer self-represented defendants' questions about procedure, applicable law, or how to proceed.

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