Imperial Superior Court Filing Rules

The first page of a notice of motion must state that an evidentiary hearing is requested and provide an estimated duration.

The defendant's reply brief must be filed and personally served at least two court days before the suppression hearing.

All other reports must be submitted a reasonable time before the hearing and no later than two court days before it.

To obtain a hearing after filing a Claim of Possession, the defendant must pay the court filing fee or complete a fee waiver within 2 court days.

When no defendants have appeared, a party may request an ex parte continuance of the case management conference by submitting a declaration showing good cause.

The quote identifies a form approved for mandatory use.

The joinder filing must include the Notice of Motion and Declaration for Joinder with copies of the listed supporting forms attached.

The mandatory electronic-filing rule applies to both initial case filings and subsequent filings.

An attorney or party requiring a certified court interpreter for a criminal-proceeding witness must notify Court Administration at the stated telephone number at least 48 hours in advance and provide the required interpreter-request information.

The Court disfavors confidentiality agreements and protective orders and will approve them only upon a particularized showing of a genuine trade secret or privilege, a cognizable interest, public-interest secrecy, and serious harm from disclosure.

Applications and motions under Rule 8.1.4 may not exceed five pages.

After filing the alternative-writ petition, paying fees, and obtaining assignment of a judge, the petitioner must proceed under the general ex parte relief procedures.