Judge Carlos Cabrera
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
Civil Unlimited Complaint
Court-wide- 1 copy
Adjournments
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Communication
Clerk7 contacts
- (909) 708-8678
- (909) 521-3085
- (909) 708-8853
- (909) 521-3447
- (909) 708-8756
- (909) 285-3753
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- (760) 269-4869
Chambers1 contacts
- (909)708-8718
Other Contacts1 contacts
- probatenotes@sb-court.org
Document Format Requirements4 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
All exhibits must be digital and saved on a flash drive containing a table of contents for the court.
All exhibits shall be in a digital format and saved onto a flash drive that includes a table of contents for use by the court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Only one original premarked set of exhibits may be provided to the court for use as the court's original set.
There shall only be one (1) original pre-marked set of exhibits provided to the court to mark as its original set.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Exhibits must be submitted digitally on a flash drive containing a table of contents.
All exhibits shall be in a digital format and saved onto a flash drive that includes a table of contents for use by the court.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
Only one original premarked set of exhibits may be provided to the court for marking as the court's original.
There shall only be one (1) original pre-marked set of exhibits provided to the court to mark as its original set.
Document Filing Requirements18 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A complete joint exhibit list must be provided to the court.
Exhibits and Exhibit List. A complete JOINT exhibit list shall be provided to the court.
Document Type
Exhibit List
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The submission must include proposed jury instructions with a face page listing CACI instructions sequentially and any special instructions, with full CACI and special instructions attached.
Proposed jury instructions (a face page with CACI instructions in sequential order together with any special instructions), full CACI instructions and special instructions to be attached.
Document Type
Proposed Jury Instructions
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Any in limine motion must be submitted in writing after counsel reviews the three identified cases.
In limine motions in writing, if any. (Review these cases before submitting your MIL: R&B Auto Center vs. Farmers Group, (2006) 140 Cal. App. 4th 327, 371, Kelly v. New West Financial Services (1996) 49 Cal. App. 4th 659, and Amtower v. Phonton Dynamics (2020) 158 Cal. App. 4th 1582.
Document Type
In Limine Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The flash drive containing the exhibits must include a table of contents for the court's use.
All exhibits shall be in a digital format and saved onto a flash drive that includes a table of contents for use by the court.
Document Type
Exhibit Flash Drive
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Counsel must meet and confer about exhibit admissibility and provide a joint admissibility statement for each exhibit on the first day of trial.
Counsel shall meet and confer concerning the admissibility of exhibits and provide the court with a joint statement of admissibility of each exhibit on the first day of trial.
Document Type
Statement Of Admissibility
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Counsel must meet and confer about exhibit admissibility and provide a joint statement addressing each exhibit on the first day of trial.
Counsel shall meet and confer concerning the admissibility of exhibits and provide the court with a joint statement of admissibility of each exhibit on the first day of trial.
Document Type
Joint Statement Of Exhibit Admissibility
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A complete joint witness list must be provided to the court.
Joint Witness List. A complete JOINT witness list shall be provided to the court.
Document Type
Joint Witness List
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
All non-impeachment exhibits must be premarked and delivered to the court on the first day of trial.
All non-impeachment exhibits shall be premarked and delivered to the court on the first day of trial.
Document Type
Exhibits
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A complete joint exhibit list must be provided to the court.
Joint Exhibits and Exhibit List. A complete JOINT exhibit list shall be provided to the court.
Document Type
Joint Exhibit List
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
A request to appear virtually must use local form No. 13-20100-360.
Please use local form No.13-20100-360 when submitting a request to appear virtually.
Document Type
Virtual Appearance Request
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
Parties must bring their own court reporter in Civil Courts.
Civil Courts now require parties to bring their own court reporter.
Document Type
Court Reporter
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
A JOINT statement of the case.
Summary: A joint statement of the case is a required document for the Trial Readiness Conference.
Document Type
Statement Of The Case
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
Trial brief.
Summary: A trial brief is a mandatory document for the Trial Readiness Conference.
Document Type
Trial Brief
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
Witness List. A complete JOINT witness list shall be provided to the court.
Summary: A complete joint witness list must be provided to the court for the Trial Readiness Conference.
Document Type
Witness List
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
A list of controverted issues and stipulations.
Summary: A list of controverted issues and stipulations is required.
Document Type
List Of Controverted Issues And Stipulations
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
Trial brief.
Summary: A trial brief is required.
Document Type
Trial Brief
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
A flash drive shall be provided to the clerk of the court and to the court on the first day of trial.
Summary: A flash drive containing the exhibits must be provided to both the clerk and the court on the first day of trial.
Document Type
Exhibit Flash Drive
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?
Proposed special verdict form if you are requesting one.
Summary: A proposed special verdict form is required when a party requests one.
Document Type
Proposed Special Verdict Form
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Self-represented litigants may file ex parte pleadings electronically or directly in the courtroom.
Self-represented litigants may use e-file or file the pleadings directly in the courtroom.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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Attorneys must use electronic filing for ex parte pleadings.
Attorneys must use e-file only.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Ex parte pleadings must be received in the courtroom or electronically time stamped before 11:45 a.m. on the day before the hearing.
The pleadings must be received in the courtroom or time stamped (if using e-file) before 11:45 a.m. the day prior to your hearing.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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Failure to submit the ex parte documents before the cutoff results in cancellation of the hearing and reservation.
If the documents are not received in the courtroom or e-filed before the cut-off time, the hearing will not be set, and the reservation will be canceled.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
A minute order with the next hearing date will be prepared and notice will be mailed to all parties or attorneys with an address on file.
A minute order will be prepared with the next hearing date and notice will be mailed to all parties or attorneys with an address on file.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | INITIAL TRIAL SETTING CONFERENCE
Serve opposing counsel pursuant to statute or at least five calendar days before the Trial Readiness Conference, whichever deadline is sooner.
Service on opposing counsel pursuant to statute or five (5) calendar days before the Trial Readiness Conference, whichever is sooner:
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Required documents for presentation to court at Trial Readiness Conference
Documents for presentation at the Trial Readiness Conference must be served on opposing counsel pursuant to statute or at least five calendar days before the conference, whichever is sooner.
Required documents for presentation to court at Trial Readiness Conference; Service on opposing counsel pursuant to statute or five (5) calendar days before the Trial Readiness Conference, whichever is sooner:
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Required documents for presentation to court at Trial Readiness Conference
The movant must notify all parties of the court's ruling on the ex parte application.
Movant is required to give notice to all parties of the court’s ruling.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
The exhibit flash drive must be provided to both the clerk and the court on the first day of trial.
A flash drive shall be provided to the clerk of the court and to the court on the first day of trial.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
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All non-impeachment exhibits must be premarked and delivered to the court on the first day of trial.
All non-impeachment exhibits shall be premarked and delivered to the court on the first day of trial.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies are not permitted for ex parte pleadings.
No courtesy copies are allowed.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | EX PARTE APPLICATIONS
Chambers Communication Rules
All ex parte applications must be reserved directly with the department before filing.
All ex-parte applications must be reserved directly with the department prior to any filing.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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