Monterey Superior Court Filing Rules

A motion heard before the merits of a writ petition must comply with the filing schedule and page limits in California Rules of Court, rules 3.1113 and 3.1300.

A party disagreeing with an At-Issue Memorandum must serve and file a Counter At-Issue Memorandum within ten days after service.

All contingent beneficiaries are entitled to notice of the hearing.

One copy of the proposed instructions must be prepared on plain paper, kept separate from argument or authorities, and submitted without identifying who presented it.

Electronic filings must be submitted through the court's electronic service providers, whose information is available on the court website.

At the criminal jury-trial readiness calendar, pending procedural motions must be presented, and after a trial date is confirmed, no further pleading amendments or continuances will be granted absent good cause.

An acknowledgement fee is assessed when an elisor is appointed.

Minors, parents or guardians, Indian custodians, and CASA workers may seek approval for a remote juvenile appearance through counsel or the Probation Department by phone at (831) 755-3900 or email to acosta-sosam@co.monterey.ca.us.

A scheduled pretrial conference date may not be changed without approval from the assigned judge.

Opening and opposition memoranda in writ proceedings are each limited to 7,500 words.

Courtesy chambers copies of all trial management reports, briefs, and motions in limine must be submitted on the same day the document is e-filed.

Filed forms FL-326 and FL-328 and related qualification documents are confidential and available only to the court, parties, their attorneys, and persons specifically authorized by written order after notice to all parties.

The joint-appendix rule applies when the administrative record exceeds 2,000 pages.