Contra Costa Superior Court Chambers Communication Rules
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Rules for contacting chambers: permitted methods, hours, and purposes. This page is scoped to Contra Costa Superior Court; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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Before fax-filing an initial juvenile dependency petition, the petitioner must telephone the Juvenile Department clerk and notify the appropriate staff that the petition is being faxed.
Before filing the initial Dependency petition via facsimile, the petitioner shall contact the Clerk of Court Juvenile Department by telephone to inform the appropriate Clerk’s Office staff that a juvenile dependency petition is being transmitted via facsimile.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 2, 2026CRITICAL
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Counsel whose matter is set on a Double Pro Per day must contact the department clerk before the hearing date to obtain a continuance.
If counsel enters a case after a hearing is set on a Double Pro Per day or otherwise finds their matter is set on Double Pro Per day, counsel shall contact the department clerk to obtain a continuance before the scheduled hearing date.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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Before faxing an initial juvenile dependency petition, the petitioner must telephone the Juvenile Department clerk and notify the appropriate clerk's office staff.
Before filing the initial Dependency petition via facsimile, the petitioner shall contact the Clerk of Court Juvenile Department by telephone to inform the appropriate Clerk’s Office staff that a juvenile dependency petition is being transmitted via facsimile.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
Counsel whose matter is set on a Double Pro Per day must contact the department clerk before the scheduled hearing date to obtain a continuance.
If counsel enters a case after a hearing is set on a Double Pro Per day or otherwise finds their matter is set on Double Pro Per day, counsel shall contact the department clerk to obtain a continuance before the scheduled hearing date.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 2, 2026CRITICAL
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Before fax-filing an initial juvenile dependency petition, the petitioner must telephone the Clerk of Court Juvenile Department to provide notice of the facsimile transmission.
Before filing the initial Dependency petition via facsimile, the petitioner shall contact the Clerk of Court Juvenile Department by telephone to inform the appropriate Clerk’s Office staff that a juvenile dependency petition is being transmitted via facsimile.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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Before faxing an initial juvenile dependency petition, the petitioner must telephone the Juvenile Department Clerk’s Office to notify the appropriate staff that the petition is being faxed.
Before filing the initial Dependency petition via facsimile, the petitioner shall contact the Clerk of Court Juvenile Department by telephone to inform the appropriate Clerk’s Office staff that a juvenile dependency petition is being transmitted via facsimile.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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Before faxing an initial juvenile dependency petition, the petitioner must telephone the Juvenile Department clerk and provide advance notice of the transmission.
Before filing the initial Dependency petition via facsimile, the petitioner shall contact the Clerk of Court Juvenile Department by telephone to inform the appropriate Clerk’s Office staff that a juvenile dependency petition is being transmitted via facsimile.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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Moving counsel must promptly notify the Court's Research Attorneys by email when a felony motion will be continued or dropped from the calendar.
If a felony motion is to be continued or dropped from calendar, counsel for the moving party shall promptly notify the Court’s Research Attorneys by email and the Research Attorneys will notify the Judge.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
Counsel who learns that a represented matter is set on a Double Pro Per day must contact the department clerk before the hearing date to obtain a continuance.
If counsel enters a case after a hearing is set on a Double Pro Per day or otherwise finds their matter is set on Double Pro Per day, counsel shall contact the department clerk to obtain a continuance before the scheduled hearing date.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 2, 2026CRITICAL
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Counsel moving a felony motion that will be continued or dropped from the calendar must promptly notify the Court's Research Attorneys by email.
If a felony motion is to be continued or dropped from calendar, counsel for the moving party shall promptly notify the Court’s Research Attorneys by email and the Research Attorneys will notify the Judge.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
A party requesting argument must advise the Court and all affected parties by 4:00 p.m. on the requesting party's decision to appear and specify the issues; failure to do so precludes argument.
Calling counsel or self-represented parties requesting argument must advise all other affected counsel and self-represented parties by no later than 4:00 p.m. of his or her decision to appear and of the issues to be argued. Failure to timely advise the Court and counsel or self-represented parties will preclude any party from arguing the matter.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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Before facsimile filing an initial juvenile dependency petition, the petitioner must telephone the Juvenile Department clerk to provide notice of the transmission.
Before filing the initial Dependency petition via facsimile, the petitioner shall contact the Clerk of Court Juvenile Department by telephone to inform the appropriate Clerk’s Office staff that a juvenile dependency petition is being transmitted via facsimile.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
A party submitting sensitive exhibits, or a person arranging their transfer, must notify the exhibits clerk or courtroom clerk of the objects and associated dangers.
Any party submitting such items, and anyone arranging transfer of such items, shall notify the exhibits clerk or the courtroom clerk of these objects and about any dangers associated with them.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 2, 2026CRITICAL
Neither party may contact the Mediator or Child Custody Recommending Counselor before the appointment.
Neither party may contact the Mediator/Child Custody Recommending Counselor prior to their appointment.
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Communication with Family Court Services mediators or counselors must occur by telephone conference or in writing, with copies sent to the other party or attorney.
All communication between Family Court Services Mediators and Child Custody Recommending Counselors and the parties/attorneys shall be by telephone conference or in writing, with copies sent to the other party/attorney, even where the Mediators and Child Custody Recommending Mediator/Child Counselor initiates the communication.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 2, 2026CRITICAL
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Written communications must be sent simultaneously to all parties and attorneys by the same method, and email or fax communications must also be copied to all parties and attorneys.
If the communication is in writing, the party submitting the writing shall send it to the parties/attorneys simultaneously and by the same method (i.e., fax, mail or email). Email and faxes shall also be copied to all parties/attorneys.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026CRITICAL
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Before faxing an initial juvenile dependency petition, the petitioner must telephone the Juvenile Department clerk to notify staff that the petition is being transmitted by fax.
Before filing the initial Dependency petition via facsimile, the petitioner shall contact the Clerk of Court Juvenile Department by telephone to inform the appropriate Clerk’s Office staff that a juvenile dependency petition is being transmitted via facsimile.
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Counsel whose matter is set on a Double Pro Per day must contact the department clerk before the hearing date to obtain a continuance.
If counsel enters a case after a hearing is set on a Double Pro Per day or otherwise finds their matter is set on Double Pro Per day, counsel shall contact the department clerk to obtain a continuance before the scheduled hearing date.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 2, 2026WARNING
Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
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Concerns about court services or personnel that are unrelated to a particular case must be submitted in writing, signed, include a return address, and be addressed to the Court Executive Officer by email at the listed address.
Concerns regarding court services or personnel, other than those related to a particular court case, must be submitted in writing. Each concern will be considered carefully, and a written response will be issued. Written concerns must be signed, include an address where the court's response can be sent, and addressed to the Court Executive Officer at: Email: mediainfo@contracosta.courts.ca.gov
Checked against the court's document on Oct 2, 2026WARNING
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Counsel should call the Probate Division in advance to obtain a specific court appointment if the family-allowance order will be opposed.
If the order will be opposed, call the Probate Division ahead of time to make a specific appointment with the Court.
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A written concern must be signed, include a return address, and be directed to the Court Executive Officer.
Written concerns must be signed, include an address where the court's response can be sent, and addressed to the Court Executive Officer at:
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING
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An attorney with an unavoidable schedule conflict should call the Court and notify opposing counsel before the hearing to avoid having the matter dropped from calendar.
In the event of an unavoidable schedule conflict, the attorney with the conflict can avoid having the matter dropped by calling the Court and also notifying opposing counsel before the scheduled hearing and reporting the conflict.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING
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If a family allowance order will be opposed, counsel must call the Probate Division in advance to obtain a specific court appointment.
If the order will be opposed, call the Probate Division ahead of time to make a specific appointment with the Court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 2, 2026WARNING
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The public may call the designated department's posted phone number for remote-appearance assistance during the period beginning 30 minutes before the court session and continuing throughout the session.
The Court designates the departmental phone number for the department hearing each respective order as the phone number for the public to call to obtain assistance regarding a remote appearance. The designated departmental phone numbers will be posted on the restraining order webpage above. These phone numbers will be staffed from 30 minutes prior to the start of the court session at which the hearing will take place and during that court session.
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If the Discovery Facilitator does not serve the required recommendations and termination notice, the parties must notify the ADR Coordinator by email at the stated address.
If for any reason the Discovery Facilitator fails to serve the Recommendations of Discovery Facilitator and Termination of Appointment of Discovery Facilitator, the parties shall notify the ADR Coordinator at ADRdiscoveryfacilitator@contracosta.courts.ca.gov.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING
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If a family-allowance order will be opposed, counsel should call the Probate Division in advance to obtain a specific court appointment.
If the order will be opposed, call the Probate Division ahead of time to make a specific appointment with the Court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING
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Before fax filing an initial juvenile dependency petition, the petitioner must telephone the Juvenile Department clerk's office to provide notice of the fax transmission.
Before filing the initial Dependency petition via facsimile, the petitioner shall contact the Clerk of Court Juvenile Department by telephone to inform the appropriate Clerk’s Office staff that a juvenile dependency petition is being transmitted via facsimile.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 2, 2026WARNING
Communications with Family Court Services mediators or recommending counselors must occur by telephone conference or in writing, with copies sent to the other party or attorney.
All communication between Family Court Services Mediators and Child Custody Recommending Counselors and the parties/attorneys shall be by telephone conference or in writing, with copies sent to the other party/attorney, even where the Mediators and Child Custody Recommending Mediator/Child Counselor initiates the communication.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 2, 2026WARNING
Written communications must be sent simultaneously to all parties or attorneys by the same method, and emails and faxes must also be copied to all parties or attorneys.
If the communication is in writing, the party submitting the writing shall send it to the parties/attorneys simultaneously and by the same method (i.e., fax, mail or email). Email and faxes shall also be copied to all parties/attorneys.
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In urgent circumstances or when a conference cannot be arranged promptly, the mediator or counselor may contact one party or attorney for status-report information but must disclose the communication to the other party or attorney.
In urgent circumstances or when the Mediator/Child Custody Recommending Counselor is unable to set up a telephone conference with the parties/attorneys and there is insufficient time to correspond in writing with both parties/attorneys, the Mediator/Child Custody Recommending Counselor may initiate contact with one party/attorney for the purpose of clarifying information or obtaining additional information for a status report. The Mediator/Child Custody Recommending Counselor shall disclose such ex parte communication to the other party/attorney if this occurs.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING
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Before faxing an initial juvenile dependency petition, the petitioner must telephone the Juvenile Department clerk to notify the appropriate staff that the petition will be transmitted by facsimile.
Before filing the initial Dependency petition via facsimile, the petitioner shall contact the Clerk of Court Juvenile Department by telephone to inform the appropriate Clerk’s Office staff that a juvenile dependency petition is being transmitted via facsimile.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING
Concerns about court services or personnel that are unrelated to a particular case must be submitted in writing, signed, and include a return address for the court's written response.
Concerns regarding court services or personnel, other than those related to a particular court case, must be submitted in writing. Each concern will be considered carefully, and a written response will be issued. Written concerns must be signed, include an address where the court's response can be sent, and addressed to the Court Executive Officer at:
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING
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Counsel should call the Probate Division in advance to obtain a specific court appointment when a family-allowance order will be opposed.
If the order will be opposed, call the Probate Division ahead of time to make a specific appointment with the Court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING
Counsel whose matter is set on Double Pro Per Day must contact the department clerk to obtain a continuance before the hearing date.
If counsel enters a case after a hearing is set on a Double Pro Per day or otherwise finds their matter is set on Double Pro Per day, counsel shall contact the department clerk to obtain a continuance before the scheduled hearing date.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 2, 2026WARNING
When a party requests a transcript from a court reporter, the reporter must immediately notify all other parties and ask whether any party wants a copy.
Whenever a party requests a court reporter to furnish a transcript of all or a part of a trial or proceedings, the reporter shall immediately inform all other parties of such request and inquire whether any party desires a copy of the transcript.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 2, 2026WARNING
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Before fax-filing an initial juvenile dependency petition, the petitioner must telephone the Juvenile Department clerk and notify the appropriate staff that the petition will be transmitted by fax.
Before filing the initial Dependency petition via facsimile, the petitioner shall contact the Clerk of Court Juvenile Department by telephone to inform the appropriate Clerk’s Office staff that a juvenile dependency petition is being transmitted via facsimile.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 2, 2026WARNING
In urgent circumstances or when time is insufficient for a joint written communication, the counselor may contact one party to clarify information or obtain information for a status report, but must disclose the ex parte communication to the other party or attorney.
In urgent circumstances or when the Mediator/Child Custody Recommending Counselor is unable to set up a telephone conference with the parties/attorneys and there is insufficient time to correspond in writing with both parties/attorneys, the Mediator/Child Custody Recommending Counselor may initiate contact with one party/attorney for the purpose of clarifying information or obtaining additional information for a status report. The Mediator/Child Custody Recommending Counselor shall disclose such ex parte communication to the other party/attorney if this occurs.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026WARNING
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If the family allowance order will be opposed, the applicant must call the Probate Division in advance to make a specific court appointment.
If the order will be opposed, call the Probate Division ahead of time to make a specific appointment with the Court.
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Civil cases
Parties must notify the court as soon as possible about scheduling problems involving a witness, interpreter, party, or lawyer.
Notify the Court as soon as possible of any scheduling problems for any witness, interpreter, party or lawyer.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 2, 2026WARNING
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If an order remains unprocessed two weeks before the hearing or action is sought based on communication, parties should promptly email the Department 34 clerk, generally at least five court days before the hearing, copy the opponent, and document consent through an express representation or a jointly signed request.
If a submitted order is not processed at least two weeks before the scheduled hearing date or the parties are seeking action based only on a communication to the Court, the parties should notify the clerk in Department 34 by email as soon as possible. Generally, this should be done no less than five (5) court days before the hearing. All such communications should be copied to the opposing party and contain an express representation as to the opposing side’s consent or be made by way of a joint letter/email request containing signatures by all parties or their counsel.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 2, 2026WARNING
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The Department 34 clerk should be notified by email as soon as possible if an order was not processed at least two weeks before the hearing or if action is sought based only on a communication to the Court.
If a submitted order is not processed at least two weeks before the scheduled hearing date or the parties are seeking action based only on a communication to the Court, the parties should notify the clerk in Department 34 by email as soon as possible.
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A hearing reservation may be requested by email to the department.
Reservations may be requested by email to the department.
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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
Family Court Services clerical staff may be contacted about scheduling or other procedural matters.
Questions regarding scheduling or other procedural matters may be discussed with the Family Court Services clerical staff.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026INFO
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The Court Executive Officer may be emailed at mediainfo@contracosta.courts.ca.gov.
Email: mediainfo@contracosta.courts.ca.gov
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Family Court Services clerical staff may be contacted about scheduling and other procedural matters.
Questions regarding scheduling or other procedural matters may be discussed with the Family Court Services clerical staff.
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- (925) 608-2613
If the Tentative Rulings Website cannot be accessed, call (925) 608-2613 between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. after the ruling is posted.
If you are unable to access the website, the number to call between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. any time after the ruling is posted is (925) 608-2613.
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- (925) 608-1000
If the court website is unavailable, litigants or counsel may call (925) 608-1000 during business hours.
If the website is down, or for some reason cannot be accessed by the litigant or counsel, the number to call, during business hours is (925) 608-1000.
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- (925) 608-2613
If the Tentative Rulings Website is unavailable, call (925) 608-2613 between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. after the ruling is posted.
If you are unable to access the website, the number to call between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. any time after the ruling is posted is (925) 608-2613.
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- (925) 608-2613
For confidential matters on the Tuesday 1:40 p.m. calendar, parties and their attorneys may obtain the matter-specific tentative ruling by calling probate staff at (925) 608-2613 between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Tentative rulings are not posted for matters on the Tuesday, 1:40 p.m. calendars due to confidentiality requirements. Parties to such matters and their attorneys may receive the tentative rulings for their specific matters by calling the probate staff between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at (925) 608-2613.
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- 925-608-1000
The applicant may call the court at 925-608-1000 to check pickup readiness, but court staff cannot provide the request’s grant-or-deny status by phone.
You can call the court at 925-608-1000 and follow the prompts to see if your documents are ready to be picked up from the Ex Parte Window. Note – court staff cannot tell you over the phone whether your request was granted or denied.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026INFO
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- (925) 608-1000
If the court website is unavailable, litigants or counsel may obtain Martinez tentative-ruling information by calling (925) 608-1000 during business hours.
(1) The Civil Litigation Division shall operate a tentative ruling system for Unlimited Civil law and motion. The tentative rulings can be obtained beginning at 1:30 p.m. the court day preceding the hearing. Phone numbers and tentative rulings for Martinez are available on the court website www.cc-courts.org. If the website is down, or for some reason cannot be accessed by the litigant or counsel, the number to call, during business hours is (925) 608-1000.
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Family Court Services clerical staff may be contacted about scheduling and other procedural matters.
Questions regarding scheduling or other procedural matters may be discussed with the Family Court Services clerical staff.
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- (925) 608-2613
If the Tentative Rulings Website cannot be accessed, the listed phone number may be called between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. after the ruling is posted.
If you are unable to access the website, the number to call between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. any time after the ruling is posted is (925) 608-2613.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026INFO
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- (925) 608-2613
Parties may obtain tentative rulings for their specific matters by calling the probate staff at (925) 608-2613 between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
tentative rulings for their specific matters by calling the probate staff between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at (925) 608-2613.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026INFO
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- (925) 608-1000
If the tentative-ruling website cannot be accessed, litigants or counsel may call (925) 608-1000 during business hours.
If the website is down, or for some reason cannot be accessed by the litigant or counsel, the number to call, during business hours is (925) 608-1000.
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The public may call the designated departmental phone number for assistance with a remote appearance, and it will be staffed beginning 30 minutes before the hearing session and during the session.
(2) The Court designates the departmental phone number for the department hearing each respective order as the phone number for the public to call to obtain assistance regarding a remote appearance. The designated departmental phone numbers will be posted on the restraining order webpage above. These phone numbers will be staffed from 30 minutes prior to the start of the court session at which the hearing will take place and during that court session.
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Scheduling and other procedural questions may be discussed with Family Court Services clerical staff.
Questions regarding scheduling or other procedural matters may be discussed with the Family Court Services clerical staff.
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A continuance request for the first hearing may be made by telephone to the clerk.
The first hearing on a matter may be continued to enable the petitioner to correct defective pleadings or procedures identified in the tentative ruling. The continuance can be made by telephone request to the clerk, or by the Court on its own motion, even if no appearance or request for continuance is made.
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- (925) 608-2613
Parties may obtain tentative rulings by telephone between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. when the website is inaccessible or when the matter’s tentative ruling is not posted because of confidentiality requirements.
Tentative rulings are generally available at least seven (7) court days before the hearing on the Tentative Rulings Website at www.cc-courts.org/tr. If you are unable to access the website, the number to call between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. any time after the ruling is posted is (925) 608-2613. Tentative rulings are not posted for matters on the Tuesday, 1:40 p.m. calendars due to confidentiality requirements. Parties to such matters and their attorneys may receive the tentative rulings for their specific matters by calling the probate staff between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at (925) 608-2613.
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Questions about the location of a scheduled Settlement Conference should be directed to the Department 34 clerk in advance.
If you have any question about the location of a scheduled Settlement Conference, please contact Department 34’s clerk in advance.
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The tentative ruling will become the Court's ruling unless by 4:00 p.m. of the court day preceding the hearing, counsel or self-represented parties call the department rendering the decision to request argument and to specify what issues are to be argued.
Summary: To avoid adoption of the tentative ruling as the Court's ruling, counsel or a self-represented party must call by 4:00 p.m. on the preceding court day, request argument, and identify the issues to be argued.
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In the event of an unavoidable schedule conflict, the attorney with the conflict can avoid having the matter dropped by calling the Court and also notifying opposing counsel before the scheduled hearing and reporting the conflict.
Summary: To avoid having a matter dropped because of an unavoidable schedule conflict, counsel must call the Court and notify opposing counsel before the hearing and report the conflict.
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The moving party shall clear the hearing date with the clerk of the juvenile court before filing any such motion.
Summary: Before filing a juvenile motion, the moving party must clear the hearing date with the juvenile-court clerk.
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Petitioner must notify all interested or opposing parties by fax or telephone no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day before the scheduled hearing as provided by CRC, Rule 3.1203 and CRC, Rule 3.1204.
Summary: Petitioner must notify all interested or opposing parties by fax or telephone no later than 10:00 a.m. on the day before the scheduled hearing.
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The moving party shall clear the hearing date with the clerk of the juvenile court before filing any such motion.
Summary: A moving party must clear the hearing date with the juvenile-court clerk before filing the motion.
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All parties notify both the judicial and ADR Department as soon as is practicable of their intent to change processes, and
Summary: When changing ADR processes, all parties must notify both the judicial office and ADR Department as soon as practicable.
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Proposed or draft document; may not be in force
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In the event of an unavoidable schedule conflict, the attorney with the conflict can avoid having the matter dropped by calling the Court and also notifying opposing counsel before the scheduled hearing and reporting the conflict.
Summary: To avoid having a matter dropped because of an unavoidable schedule conflict, the attorney must call the Court, notify opposing counsel before the hearing, and report the conflict.
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Concerns regarding court services or personnel, other than those related to a particular court case, must be submitted in writing.
Summary: Concerns about court services or personnel that are unrelated to a particular court case must be submitted in writing.
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The continuance can be made by telephone request to the clerk, or by the Court on its own motion, even if no appearance or request for continuance is made.
Summary: A continuance may be requested from the clerk by telephone for the first hearing.
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With the exception of motions brought pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 128.7, all other motion hearing dates will be assigned by the Clerk’s Office at the time the motion is filed unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Dates cannot be reserved or given over the telephone.
Summary: Except for motions under Code of Civil Procedure section 128.7, the Clerk's Office assigns motion hearing dates when the motion is filed unless the court orders otherwise, and dates cannot be reserved or assigned by telephone.
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If the order will be opposed, call the Probate Division ahead of time to make a specific appointment with the Court.
Summary: If a family-allowance order will be opposed, the party must call the Probate Division in advance to obtain a specific court appointment.
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In the event of an unavoidable schedule conflict, the attorney with the conflict can avoid having the matter dropped by calling the Court and also notifying opposing counsel before the scheduled hearing and reporting the conflict.
Summary: To avoid removal from calendar because of an unavoidable schedule conflict, counsel must call the Court and notify opposing counsel before the hearing and report the conflict.
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With the exception of motions brought pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 128.7, all other motion hearing dates will be assigned by the Clerk’s Office at the time the motion is filed unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Dates cannot be reserved or given over the telephone.
Summary: Except for motions under Code of Civil Procedure section 128.7, motion hearing dates are assigned by the Clerk’s Office when the motion is filed, unless the Court orders otherwise, and dates cannot be reserved or given by telephone.
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If the order will be opposed, call the Probate Division ahead of time to make a specific appointment with the Court.
Summary: If an ex parte order will be opposed, counsel must call the Probate Division in advance to obtain a specific court appointment.
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Dates cannot be reserved or given over the telephone.
Summary: Hearing dates cannot be reserved or communicated by telephone.
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If the order will be opposed, call the Probate Division ahead of time to make a specific appointment with the Court.
Summary: Counsel must call the Probate Division in advance to obtain a specific appointment when an expected family-allowance order will be opposed.
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The request may be made by e-mail, fax, or telephone to the department holding the hearing.
Summary: An unlimited civil law-and-motion request for a court-provided reporter may be submitted to the hearing department by email, fax, or telephone.
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The request must be made on Local Court Form MC-30, and can be sent to the department hearing the matter by fax or e-mail.
Summary: A probate reporter request may be sent to the department hearing the matter by email or fax.
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In the event of an unavoidable schedule conflict, the attorney with the conflict can avoid having the matter dropped by calling the Court and also notifying opposing counsel before the scheduled hearing and reporting the conflict.
Summary: An attorney with an unavoidable schedule conflict can avoid having the matter dropped by calling the court, notifying opposing counsel before the hearing, and reporting the conflict.
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If the order will be opposed, call the Probate Division ahead of time to make a specific appointment with the Court.
Summary: If the family allowance order will be opposed, the party must call the Probate Division in advance to obtain a specific court appointment.
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In the event of an unavoidable schedule conflict, the attorney with the conflict can avoid having the matter dropped by calling the Court and also notifying opposing counsel before the scheduled hearing and reporting the conflict.
Summary: An attorney with an unavoidable schedule conflict should call the Court and notify opposing counsel before the hearing and report the conflict to avoid having the matter dropped.
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Dates cannot be reserved or given over the telephone.
Summary: Hearing dates cannot be reserved or communicated by telephone.
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Civil cases
Make appointment with Court Clerk (925) 608-1116.
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Parties must make an appointment with the Court Clerk at the listed telephone number.
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Civil cases
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- Phone
- (510) 608-1114
If you anticipate being late, please employ professional courtesy by contacting Department 14 at (510) 608-1114 and opposing counsel.
Summary: A party or counsel anticipating lateness should contact Department 14 at the stated telephone number and opposing counsel.
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Each concern will be considered carefully, and a written response will be issued.
Summary: The court will consider each written concern carefully and issue a written response.
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Tentative rulings are not posted for matters on the Tuesday, 1:40 p.m. calendars due to confidentiality requirements. Parties to such matters and their attorneys may receive the tentative rulings for their specific matters by calling the probate staff between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at (925) 608-2613.
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For confidential Tuesday 1:40 p.m. calendar matters, parties and their attorneys may obtain the matter-specific tentative ruling by calling the probate staff between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at (925) 608-2613.
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- Phone to clerk ?
- Phone
- (925) 608-1000
If the website is down, or for some reason cannot be accessed by the litigant or counsel, the number to call, during business hours is (925) 608-1000.
Summary: During business hours, litigants or counsel unable to access the website may call (925) 608-1000 to obtain tentative rulings or related information.
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Martinez Civil Fast Track ex parte motions, except in emergency situations, will be heard in each department at times designated by the assigned judge. Consult the court’s website for designated times.
Summary: Except in emergencies, Martinez Civil Fast Track ex parte motions are heard at times designated by the assigned judge, and the designated times are available on the court website.
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The clerk shall provide the date and time for all initial hearings.
Summary: The clerk must provide the date and time for all initial hearings.
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- Phone
- (925) 608-2613
Parties to such matters and their attorneys may receive the tentative rulings for their specific matters by calling the probate staff between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at (925) 608-2613.
Summary: Parties and attorneys may obtain confidential tentative rulings for Tuesday, 1:40 p.m. calendar matters by calling the probate staff between 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at (925) 608-2613.
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Email: mediainfo@contracosta.courts.ca.gov
Summary: The Court Executive Officer may receive a written concern by email at mediainfo@contracosta.courts.ca.gov.
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Mail: P.O. Box 431, Martinez, CA 94553
Summary: The Court Executive Officer may receive a written concern by mail at P.O. Box 431, Martinez, California 94553.
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Civil cases
The Parties are encouraged to contact the departmental clerk to schedule access to the courtroom to test any audio-visual presentations prior to trial. Any such access should be scheduled when all sides have a representative present.
Summary: The parties are encouraged to contact the departmental clerk to schedule pretrial courtroom access for testing audio-visual presentations when all sides have a representative present.
How may parties contact Contra Costa Superior Court?
Contra Costa Superior Court: The rule addresses phone communications with the clerk. Before fax-filing an initial juvenile dependency petition, the petitioner must telephone the Juvenile Department clerk and notify the appropriate staff that the petition is being faxed.
Judge Kirk Athanasiou: Parties must notify the court as soon as possible about scheduling problems involving a witness, interpreter, party, or lawyer.
The rule addresses email communications with Judge Leonard Marquez's clerk. If an order remains unprocessed two weeks before the hearing or action is sought based on communication, parties should promptly email the Department 34 clerk, generally at least five court days before the hearing, copy the opponent, and document consent through an express representation or a jointly signed request.
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