San Luis Obispo Superior Court
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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- Before serving the motion, a moving party unable to appear may request a new hearing date by submitting local form CV008.
- A calendared matter may not be changed without a showing of good cause.
- A calendared hearing or appearance may not be changed without consent from the assigned judicial officer.
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Request must include
- After service, the clerk cannot continue a motion without a court order, and the request must be made as early as possible and no later than two court days before the hearing.
- A motion withdrawal request must be made as early as possible and no later than two court days before the hearing, and it cannot be made after a tentative ruling issues.
- Small-claims continuances require a written request made at least 10 calendar days before trial or a showing of good cause.
- Motions to continue jury-trial matters must be filed at least two days before the Courtwide Readiness Conference unless good cause exists.
- Continuance requests may be submitted in uncontested matters, but contested matters require a written stipulation from all affected parties; requests or stipulations must be submitted at least two days before the hearing, and the requesting party must serve notice of the continued hearing date unless the Court orders otherwise.
- An email continuance request must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on the day before the hearing and will be granted only if both parties agree and confirm the agreement by a received conjoint email or signed stipulation.
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Page & Word Limits1 rule
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Briefs not exceeding 6800 words in length must be prepared, served and filed as provided by Rule 8.883 of the California Rules of Court.. (Revised 1/1/18)
Summary: Appellate briefs must not exceed 6,800 words and must be prepared, served, and filed under California Rules of Court Rule 8.883.
Appellate Brief
6,800 words
Document Format Requirements19 rules
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All pleadings, documents, declarations, and other papers must comply with the California Rules of Court.
Pleadings, documents, declarations and other papers, must comply with California Rules of Court.
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The first page of every exhibit must have a protruding tab at the bottom.
The first page of each exhibit must be marked with a tab that protrudes from the page, at the bottom.
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Multi-page exhibits must be paginated unless the original exhibit is already paginated.
Exhibits with multiple pages must be paginated unless paginated in the original.
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Administrative record pages must be numbered consecutively.
The pages of the administrative record must be numbered consecutively.
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Every probate filing must include an original and, when petitioner or counsel requests a conformed copy, one additional copy.
All probate filings must include an original and one (1) copy if petitioner/counsel requires a conformed copy.
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Accounts must be typewritten or machine printed on letter-sized pages numbered at the bottom and must meet the referenced Chapter 4 requirements.
Accounts must be typewritten or machine printed on letter-sized pages numbered at the bottom of each page and meet the requirements provided in Chapter 4 (commencing with Sec. 1060 of Division 3, Part 1 of the Probate Code).
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Documents not subject to a mandatory form must be double-spaced and use a font no smaller than 12 points.
All other documents must be double-spaced and prepared in a font size of not smaller than 12 points.
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Documents in pending Family Law Department matters must use an adopted mandatory Judicial Council or local court form.
Documents filed for matters pending in the Family Law Department must be on forms provided by the Judicial Council or the local forms provided by the San Luis Obispo County Superior Court, if the form is adopted for mandatory use.
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A request for temporary emergency orders must be submitted in writing.
Requests for temporary emergency orders must be in writing.
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The clerk will not accept a modified Counter Arraignment by Counsel form.
Counter Arraignment by Counsel forms cannot be modified. Modified forms will not be accepted.
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An exhibit representing writing on both sides should be single-sided or, if double-sided, the back should be inverted or tumbled.
Wherever the exhibit represents an original writing that has printing, typing, communication or representation on each side of the original, the exhibit should be either single-sided or if double-sided the back shall be inverted (tumbled).
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Documents that are bound together must use consecutive pagination.
Documents bound together must be consecutively paginated.
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A summary of account must substantially follow Appendix B's format, but inapplicable categories may be omitted.
The summary must be in a format substantially the same as the following, except that inapplicable categories need not be shown:
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Unless the court directs otherwise, each party category must label exhibits with its designated party-specific prefix.
Unless otherwise directed by the court, Petitioner shall label their exhibits beginning with P-1; Respondent shall label their exhibits beginning with R-1; Minor’s Counsel shall label their exhibits beginning with M-1; DCSS shall label their exhibits beginning with D-1; Other Parent shall label their exhibits beginning with O-1; other parties shall label their exhibits beginning with X-1.
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Audio and video exhibits should be provided on clearly labeled devices when practicable, use descriptive filenames identified when offered, be playable through equipment supplied by the offering party, and include the transcript required by California Rules of Court rule 2.1040.
Each file containing audio or video material should, where practicable, be provided to the court on a separately labeled device (i.e., USB, flash drive), although multiple files may be provided on a single device if clearly identified. Filenames should include sufficient neutral descriptive information to identify the exhibit, for example, “Exhibit R-124 Video of Respondent during 12/22/20xx incident.” The file name must be identified when offered into evidence. The party offering the audio or video material must provide equipment suitable for playing the material for the court’s consideration. Parties must comply with California Rules of Court, rule 2.1040 regarding providing a transcript of the electronic recording.
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When no mandatory form applies, the court prefers adopted optional forms over non-form pleadings.
When a mandatory form is not required, the court prefers the use of forms adopted for optional use by the Judicial Council or San Luis Obispo County Superior Court over non-form pleadings.
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The date, time and department must be in the caption of the order. Orders must be in compliance with the California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1312. The judge's name must appear below the signature line and at least two lines of text must be on the signature page.
Summary: Post-hearing orders must include the date, time, and department in the caption, comply with California Rules of Court Rule 3.1312, and satisfy signature-page requirements.
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Non-conforming pleadings may be rejected by the Clerk. Papers presented for filing with the clerk must also conform to California Rules of Court 2.100 through 2.119 when Judicial Council forms do not exist.
Summary: When no Judicial Council form exists, papers must conform to California Rules of Court 2.100 through 2.119, and nonconforming pleadings may be rejected by the Clerk.
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The first page of each motion must specify immediately below the number of the case:
Summary: The first page of each motion must include specified hearing and case information immediately below the case number.
Document Filing Requirements200 rules
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A defendant's answer, demurrer, or written appearance must identify the claimed property parcel by number or symbol below the case number.
A defendant's answer, demurrer, or written appearance must set forth in the space below the number of the case and in parentheses, the parcel numbers or symbols that identify the property claimed by him.
Document Type
Answer Demurrer Or Written Appearance
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In a multi-parcel eminent domain action, the complaint must identify each property parcel by number or symbol.
In an eminent domain action involving more than one parcel of property, the plaintiff's complaint must set forth, in addition to the matters required by Section 1250.310 of the Code of Civil Procedure, numbers or symbols to identify each of the parcels of the property.
Document Type
Complaint
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A defendant claiming multiple parcels must file a copy of the pleading for each claimed parcel.
A defendant who claims more than one parcel of property must file a copy of his pleading for each parcel claimed by him.
Document Type
Defendant Pleading
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A pleading may not incorporate documents filed in another separate action unless it attaches a copy or states the pertinent portion.
No pleading shall incorporate pleadings or other documents or portions thereof that are filed in another separate legal action without attaching a copy or setting forth the pertinent portion in the pleading that incorporates it.
Document Type
Pleading
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Exhibits in a foreign language must include a verified English translation.
Exhibits written in a foreign language must be accompanied by a verified English translation.
Document Type
Exhibits
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Counsel must state below the caption the date and time of any pertinent pending hearing or trial, or state that no hearing or trial date is set.
It must be the duty of counsel, in all documents presented for filing as part of the official Court file, to indicate the date and time of any pending court trial or hearing to which the documents may be pertinent, or to specify that there is no hearing date or trial date set, directly below the caption describing the nature of the document.
Document Type
Court Document
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A proof of service tied to a particular hearing date must include a face sheet showing the department, hearing date, and time.
When filing a proof of service that pertains to a particular hearing date, a face sheet must be attached that shows the department, hearing date and time.
Document Type
Proof Of Service
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A demurrer must state on its first page the filing date of the pleading to which it is directed.
On the first page, immediately below the case number, and after the information required by California Rules of Court, rule 3.1320(e), the demurrer must state the date of filing of the pleading to which it is directed.
Document Type
Demurrer
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Law-and-motion evidence generally must be submitted through verified pleadings, affidavits, or declarations; oral evidence requires notice, good cause, and a court order.
All evidence in a law and motion matter must be presented by verified pleadings, affidavits, and declarations unless the court, on notice and for good cause shown, shall order the taking of oral evidence; in which case, the matter may be specially set for hearing by the clerk.
Document Type
Law And Motion Evidence
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Only the moving party may withdraw a motion, and the moving party must file local form CV009 with the clerk.
To withdraw a motion from the Court’s law and motion calendar, the moving party shall file a Request to Withdraw Motion (local form CV009). Only the moving party may request to withdraw a motion. Requests to withdraw a motion from the law and motion calendar should be directed to the Clerk’s Office.
Document Type
Motion Withdrawal Request
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If the CourtCall request is submitted with the hearing document or response, the first page must include the words “CourtCall Appearance Requested” below the department, date, and hearing time.
When the Request for CourtCall appearance is made at the same time as the filing of the hearing document or response, in addition to the Request for CourtCall appearance form, the words “CourtCall Appearance Requested” must be printed below the department, date, and time of the hearing on the first page of the papers filed with the court.
Document Type
Hearing Document Or Response
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After the hearing, all orders except those covered by Rules 7.9 and 7.12 must be submitted to the civil division in Room 385.
Except as noted in Rules 7.9 and 7.12, all orders must be submitted to the civil division, Room 385, after the hearing.
Document Type
Order
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References to the administrative record in supporting or opposing points and authorities must cite specific record pages.
Any references to the administrative record in either the supporting or opposing points and authorities must include an appropriate reference to a specific page or pages of the record.
Document Type
Points And Authorities
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A default hearing required for judgment must be requested using local form CVDF010.
When a default hearing is required for judgment, such as where service is by publication or attorneys’ fees are sought pursuant to contract, such hearing must be requested using the local form, CVDF010.
Document Type
Default Hearing Request
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Discovery motions under Code of Civil Procedure sections 2030.290, 2031.300, or 2033.280 must be labeled “Discovery – No Initial Responses.”
Any discovery motion filed pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 2030.290, 2031.300, or 2033.280, must be labeled “Discovery – No Initial Responses.”
Document Type
Discovery Motion
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All other discovery motions must be labeled “Discovery – Other,” with the label placed on the first page below the information required by California Rules of Court rule 3.1110(b).
All other discovery motions must be labeled “Discovery – Other.” The appropriate label must be included on the first page, below the information required by California Rules of Court, rule 3.1110(b).
Document Type
Discovery Motion
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Counsel must file a declaration captioned “Request for Temporary Exemption – Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Case” stating that the plaintiff has uninsured motorist coverage, identifying the insurer and coverage limits, and describing counsel’s adequacy assessment and intended assignment or dismissal of the claim.
When plaintiff’s counsel determines that the defendant is an uninsured/underinsured motorist and that an uninsured/underinsured motorist claim will be made against the plaintiff’s insurer, a declaration captioned “Request for Temporary Exemption – Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Case” must be filed which sets forth the following: (1) A statement that the plaintiff has uninsured motorist’s coverage; (2) The name of the insurer and the limits of the coverage; and (3) A statement that counsel believes that the limits of coverage are adequate to compensate for known losses or damage, that plaintiff will promptly pursue the remedies provided by the insurance contract and that it is counsel’s intention to assign the claim to the insurer or dismiss the pending action upon conclusion of the uninsured motorist claim.
Document Type
Declaration
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The complaint must include, or be served with, the Civil Case Management Policy, Notice of Assignment and Case Management Conference, blank Case Management Statement, and court’s ADR Policy Statement.
The following documents must be attached to the complaint or served at the same time the complaint is served: (1) Civil Case Management Policy; (2) Notice of Assignment and Case Management Conference; (3) A blank Case Management Statement; and (4) The court’s ADR Policy Statement.
Document Type
Complaint
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A cross complaint naming new parties must be accompanied and served with the four specified case-management and ADR documents.
The following documents must be attached to and served with any cross complaint that names new parties: (1) Civil Case Management Policy Statement; (2) Notice of Case Management Conference; (3) A blank Case Management Statement; and (4) ADR Policy Statement.
Document Type
Cross Complaint
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Materials received directly from a subpoenaed party must be immediately lodged with the court clerk.
In the event materials that are the subject of a subpoena are received by a party, an attorney, or an attorney’s agent or investigator directly from the subpoenaed party, the person receiving such materials must immediately lodge such materials with the Clerk of the Court.
Document Type
Subpoena Materials
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A Penal Code section 1538.5 motion filed after the information in a felony case or complaint in a misdemeanor case must have moving papers complying with Rule 10.07(b).
If a Penal Code section 1538.5 motion is made after an information is filed on a felony case or after the filing of a complaint on a misdemeanor case , all moving papers must comply with Rule 10.07(b).
Document Type
Penal Code Section 1538 5 Motion
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A written noticed Penal Code section 1538.5 suppression motion must identify the evidence, state the suppression theories, cite supporting authority, and set forth supporting facts.
A written noticed motion pursuant to Penal Code section 1538.5 must specifically describe and list the evidence which is the subject of the motion to suppress; and must specifically state the theory or theories which must be relied upon and urged for the suppression of the evidence; and cite the specific authority or authorities which will be offered in support of the theory or theories and must set forth a statement of facts upon which such theories is based upon which suppression of the evidence is urged in accordance with Penal Code section 1538.5, subdivision (a)(2).
Document Type
Penal Code Section 1538 5 Suppression Motion
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A declaration supporting a request to shorten time must state good cause and facts about notice and positions of opposing counsel, co-counsel, and co-defendant counsel.
The declaration in support of the request for an order shortening time must set forth good cause and must state facts concerning notice to, and the position of, opposing counsel, co-counsel, and counsel for co-defendants.
Document Type
Supporting Declaration For Order Shortening Time
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A motion to quash or traverse a search warrant must attach the search warrant and affidavit, except for portions sealed by court order.
When an accused is seeking to quash or traverse a search warrant, a copy of the search warrant and affidavit must be provided and attached to the moving papers except for any portions of an affidavit that remain sealed by order of the court.
Document Type
Search Warrant Quash Or Traverse Motion
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The CR181 Order for Dismissal must be submitted when filing the motion or at the motion court date.
The CR181 Order for Dismissal must be submitted at the time of filing or at the motion court date.
Document Type
Order For Dismissal
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Probate motion papers must include points and authorities beyond merely citing a Probate Code jurisdictional provision that supports or opposes the requested relief.
Particular attention should be paid to the Rules regarding times for filing and service of motion papers (Rule 3.1300) and the necessity of filing points and authorities beyond citation of a jurisdictional provision of the Probate Code (i.e. sections 850 and 17200, etc.) that supports (or opposes) the Petitioner's requested relief. (California Rule of Court 3.1113).
Document Type
Motion Papers
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Each subsequent paper must include “Probate Code Sec. 10400” in its title to qualify for an Independent Administration of Estates Act filing-fee waiver.
The words "Probate Code Sec. 10400" must be inserted in title of each subsequent paper to qualify for fee waiver under Independent Administration of Estates Act. (Government Code Sec. 26827.4.)
Document Type
Subsequent Paper
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Every first page of a document relating to a matter set for hearing must state the hearing date, time, and department immediately below the case number, or the document will be rejected for filing.
The date, time and department of the hearing must be placed immediately below the case number on the first page of every document filed which relates to a matter set for hearing. Documents which do not conform with this rule will be rejected for filing.
Document Type
Hearing Document
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Ex parte petitions for appointment of a conservator or guardian require five days' notice unless the petitioner demonstrates irreparable harm or immediate danger and good cause for waiving the notice requirement.
The court will not entertain ex parte petitions for appointment of any conservator or a guardian unless the required five (5) days notice has been given (Probate Code sections 2250(e) and 2250.2 through 2250.6), or the petitioner has shown both irreparable harm or immediate danger, and "good cause" for waiving the notice requirements.
Document Type
Ex Parte Petition
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Except for specified pro forma matters, the Probate Court will not entertain an ex parte petition unless it complies with California Rules of Court 3.1200 through 3.1206 and includes the required declaration making an affirmative factual showing based on personal knowledge of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or another statutory basis for ex parte relief.
With the exception of a few pro forma matters that do not require a personal appearance by counsel (Order Appointing Court Investigator (GC-330), Ex Parte Order Regarding Completion of Capacity Declaration-HIPAA (GC-335), Ex Parte Application for an Order to Increase Bond (California Rules of Court 7.204 and 7.207) and the exceptions contained in California Rule of Court 3.1207), the Probate Court will not entertain any ex parte petition that does not comply with California Rules of Court 3.1200 through 3.1206, and is not accompanied by a declaration that makes "an affirmative factual showing . . . containing competent testimony based on personal knowledge of irreparable harm, immediate danger, or any other statutory basis for granting relief ex parte." California Rule of Court 3.1202(c).
Document Type
Ex Parte Petition
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A request to waive or shorten a Probate Code notice period must include a Declaration of Due Diligence identifying the notice provision, describing notice efforts or why notice was impossible, and explaining good cause for the requested waiver or shortening.
Counsel requesting the waiver or shortening of any notice time periods prescribed by the Probate Code must submit a Declaration of Due Diligence to the Court citing the specific notice provision at issue, setting forth facts relating to the efforts to give such notice, or facts supporting the conclusion that it was impossible to give such notice; and explaining the "good cause" for waiving or shortening the time.
Document Type
Declaration Of Due Diligence
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An ex parte order requires a verified petition, or a sworn declaration where applicable, containing facts and law justifying the requested relief.
An ex parte order will not be granted unless accompanied by a verified petition (or a sworn declaration where applicable) containing facts and law to justify granting the requested relief.
Document Type
Ex Parte Petition
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If the financial institution account statement balance differs from the schedule of property on hand, the petitioner must file a reconciliation declaration explaining the discrepancy.
Petitioner must file a reconciliation declaration when the reported balance on the financial institution account statement is not the same as stated in the schedule of property on hand. The declaration must explain the reason for the discrepancy between the balances listed.
Document Type
Reconciliation Declaration
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A consent to act signed by each non-petitioning person for whom letters are sought must be filed with the Court.
a consent to act, signed by each non-petitioning person for whom letters is sought, must be filed with the Court.
Document Type
Consent To Act
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The moving party must prepare and submit to the Clerk the number of notice copies the Clerk must post.
The moving party must prepare and submit to the Clerk as many copies of the notice as the Clerk is required to post.
Document Type
Notice
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The petitioner or petitioner's attorney must prepare required notices and provide the original and one copy to the Clerk.
The petitioner or the petitioner's attorney must prepare all notices required to be published and must provide the same by original and one (1) copy to the Clerk.
Document Type
Notice
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The petition for letters must state the date of death for any identified individual who is deceased.
If an individual identified in the petition for letters is deceased, the petition must set forth the date of death of that individual.
Document Type
Petition For Letters
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The moving party must provide a blank proof-of-posting form and a written posting request attached to the notice.
The moving party must provide a blank proof of posting form with the notice for the Clerk and notify the Clerk, in a writing attached to the notice, that posting is requested.
Document Type
Notice
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If the decedent left no spouse or issue, the petition must list the heirs of a predeceased spouse who would inherit under Probate Code section 6400 et seq.
If the decedent left no spouse or issue, the heirs of a predeceased spouse who would inherit as provided by Probate Code § 6400 et seq.
Document Type
Petition For Letters
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Before filing a reduced bond, the moving party must obtain and file with the Clerk proof that deposited securities or money may be removed only by court order.
The moving party must obtain a proof of deposit confirming that the deposit of securities and/or money subject to removal from the depository is allowed only upon order of the Court. Such proof must be filed with the Clerk before the reduced bond is filed.
Document Type
Proof Of Deposit
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An attested copy of the will must be attached to the petition for letters when the petition is filed.
A petition for letters must have an attested copy of the will attached at the time of filing the petition.
Document Type
Petition For Letters
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A form Order Dispensing with Notice or Order Prescribing Notice must be submitted before the petition is filed.
A form Order Dispensing with Notice (GC-021) or an Order Prescribing Notice (GC-022) must be submitted to the Court before the petition is filed.
Document Type
Order
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Claims must be submitted using the Judicial Council-approved form.
Claims must be submitted on the form approved by the Judicial Council.
Document Type
Claim
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A petition to confirm a real-property sale must use the Judicial Council-approved form.
Petitions to confirm sales of real property must be on the Judicial Council approved forms.
Document Type
Petition To Confirm Sale
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A status-of-administration report must describe the estate's condition, explain why it cannot yet be closed, and estimate the remaining closing time.
If a report is filed, it must show the condition of the estate, the reasons why the estate cannot be distributed and closed, and an estimate of the time needed to close administration of the estate.
Document Type
Report Of Status Of Administration
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The petition must identify each distributee and whether the person is an adult or minor; for a minor, it must provide age, birth date, and an identified guardian, trustee, custodian, or parent.
(d) The name of each distributee. State whether the distributee is an adult or minor. If the distributee is a minor, the age and date of birth must also be listed and a guardian, trustee, custodian or parent identified.
Document Type
Petition For Preliminary And Final Distribution
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The petition must specifically establish each recipient's entitlement, address predeceased children, and, for intestate estates, list the heirs rather than rely on a general allegation.
(c) Facts specifically showing the entitlement of each recipient to the portion of the estate to be distributed to him or her. This must also include information concerning predeceased children and in the case of intestate succession, a list of heirs to permit the Court to determine if the laws of intestate succession have been properly applied. A general allegation that the estate is to be distributed in accordance with the terms of the will is not sufficient.
Document Type
Petition For Preliminary And Final Distribution
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The petition must compute the requested attorney fees and personal-representative commissions or state that the compensation is waived.
(e) A computation of attorney’s fees and personal representative’s commissions requested, or a statement of the waiver of such compensation.
Document Type
Petition For Preliminary And Final Distribution
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At the appointment, the requesting party must bring each document with a certified copy of the authorizing court order attached.
Bring to the appointment the document(s) ordered to be signed with a certified copy of the order authorizing signature attached to each document.
Document Type
Document Authorized For Clerk Signature
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If bequeathed, the consent of the specific legatee to the sale must accompany the petition.
Summary: When specifically bequeathed property is proposed for sale, the specific legatee's consent to the sale must accompany the petition.
Document Type
Ex Parte Petition
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Conservatorship, guardianship, and court-created or court-supervised trust accountings must be filed electronically.
Conservatorship, guardianship and court created or supervised trust accounts shall be electronically filed.
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Page 63 | RULE 11.901(d)(2) Filing of Submission of Accounts
Probate estate and non-court-created trust accountings must be filed electronically.
Probate Estate and non-court created trust accountings shall be electronically filed.
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Page 63 | RULE 11.901(d)(1) Filing of Submission of Accounts
The court permits electronic filing for specific case types identified on the court's website and requires compliance with the cited filing authorities.
The Superior Court of California, County of San Luis Obispo, allows the electronic filing of documents in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure 1010.6 and California Rules of Court, rules 2.255 et seq. for specific case types as listed on the court’s website at www.slo.courts.ca.gov.
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Page 127 | RULE 31.01 AUTHORITY
Several categories of documents may not be electronically filed, subject to stated exceptions for certain subpoenaed documents and provisionally sealed criminal, traffic, juvenile, habeas, and appeal documents.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law or this rule, the following items shall not be electronically filed: (a) Any will, codicil, or testamentary trust; (b) Bond or undertaking; (c) Subpoenaed documents; (1) Subpoenaed documents on Criminal or Juvenile mattes may be submitted electronically by permission of the Criminal Clerk’s office only. (d) Financial institution documents, care facility documents or escrow documents as defined under Probate Code Sec. 2620, submitted by conservators, guardians, or trustees of court supervised trusts; (e) California state vital records forms; (f) Any exhibits that cannot be accurately transmitted via electronic filing due to size or type; (g) Documents lodged with the court provisionally under seal; (1) Criminal, traffic, juvenile, habeas corpus, and appeal – documents provisionally under seal can be filed by e-file or email with proper identification in the electronic filing comment or email subject stating the document is sealed or proposed sealed status and selection of the appropriate confidential security type when filing for e- file. (h) Certificate of Facts Re: Unsatisfied Judgment (DMV form DL30) (i) CLETS, RAP sheet (j) DMV Driver's License print outs
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Page 128 | RULE 31.05 LIMITATIONS ON FILINGS
Electronic filing is mandatory in limited and unlimited civil, probate, guardianship and conservatorship, and family law cases, but self-represented parties are exempt and may participate voluntarily.
Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1010.6, documents filed in all limited and unlimited civil cases and probate cases, including estates, trusts, guardianship and conservatorship actions, and all family law case types must be filed electronically. Self-represented parties are exempt from the mandatory electronic filing requirement pursuant to California Rules of Court section 2.253(b)(2) but are encouraged to participate voluntarily in filing electronically.
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Page 129 | RULE 31.06 ELECTRONIC FILING REQUIRED IN PROBATE, FAMILY LAW AND LIMITED AND UNLIMITED CIVIL CASES
Electronic filing is permitted and highly encouraged in criminal, traffic, and juvenile cases, with self-represented parties exempt but encouraged to use e-filing or Criminal Operations Department email addresses.
Pursuant to Penal Code Section 690.5(a) and Code of Civil Procedure Section 1010.6, documents filed in criminal, traffic and juvenile cases may be filed electronically (permissively submitted.) Electronic filing is highly encouraged on these case types. Self-represented parties are exempt from the electronic filing requirement pursuant to California Rules of Court section 2.253(b)(2) but are encouraged to participate voluntarily in filing electronically by e-file or by using one of the Criminal Operations Department email addresses. Documents can be filed electronically using the link and information found on the court’s website slo.courts.ca.gov.
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Page 129 | RULE 31.07 ELECTRONIC FILING HIGHLY ENCOURAGED IN CRIMINAL, JUVENILE, AND TRAFFIC CASES
Attorneys must file habeas corpus petitions electronically through an available Odyssey filer.
Attorneys must file Habeas Corpus petitions electronically. A link to one of the filers for this court is available at the link: http://www.odysseyefileca.com/service-providers.htm
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Page 49 | RULE 10.16 APPLICATION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS OR CORAM NOBIS
Petitions other than fax filings must be filed at the court clerk's offices in the Courthouse Annex during those offices' normal business hours.
All petitions except fax filings, must be filed at the court clerk's offices at the Courthouse Annex at any time during the normal business hours of such offices.
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Page 85 | RULE 12.05 FILING OF PETITIONS
Electronic filings must be submitted through an approved electronic filing site listed on the court's website.
Approved electronic filing sites are listed on the court’s website.
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Page 127 | RULE 31.02 ELECTRONIC FILING AGENCIES
Fax filing is limited to the Department of Social Services, the Probation Department, and the Office of the District Attorney.
Agencies permitted to file agreed upon documents by fax are limited to the Department of Social Services, the Probation Department and the Office of the District Attorney.
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Page 85 | RULE 12.05 FILING OF PETITIONS
Fax filing is limited to petitions under Welfare and Institutions Code sections 300, 602, 342, 387, 388, 777, and 778.
Documents which may be filed by fax are limited to petitions filed under Welfare & Institutions Code sections 300, 602, 342, 387, 388, 777, and 778.
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Page 85 | RULE 12.05 FILING OF PETITIONS
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Responsive pleadings must be filed and served within the time required by law, and the parties may stipulate to an extension of no more than 15 days beyond the original response due date.
Each party served must file and serve responsive pleadings within the time required by law. The parties may stipulate to an extension of not more than fifteen days beyond the date the response would otherwise be due.
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Page 34 | RULE 9.14 RESPONSIVE PLEADINGS
Each party must file and serve a completed Case Management Statement 15 days before the first Case Management Conference.
Each party must file and serve a completed Case Management Statement fifteen days before the first Case Management Conference.
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Page 34 | RULE 9.15 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
The declaration or offer of proof must be filed at least three court days before the hearing.
The declaration or offer of proof must be filed and personally served on the prosecuting agency no fewer than three court days before the hearing; for example, for a hearing on Friday at 8:30 a.m., the declaration or offer of proof must be served and filed by Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
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Page 39 | RULE 10.01(e)(2) Time for Filing
Motions in limine must be filed by the earlier of the start of the Courtwide Readiness Conference or the deadline set by the trial department.
All motions in limine shall be filed by the start of the Courtwide Readiness Conference before the scheduled Jury Trial or by the deadline set by the trial department, whichever occurs first.
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Page 43 | Rule 10.06(9) Motions in Limine
Notice of intent to request an ex parte order shortening time must be given by 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the appearance, unless exceptional circumstances justify shorter notice.
Notice of an intent to request an ex parte order shortening time must be given to all parties no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance, absent a showing of exceptional circumstances that justify a shorter time for notice.
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Page 44 | Rule 10.07(g) Requests for Orders Shortening Time
Supplemental documents must be filed by 3:00 p.m. two court days before the hearing to be considered, but timely filing does not prevent the Court from continuing the matter and does not ensure updated probate notes.
In order to be considered at the calendared hearing, all documents must be filed no later than 3:00 p.m. two (2) court days prior to the hearing. The Court reserves the right to continue the matter for additional review time, even if documents were filed timely under this subsection. Probate notes may or may not be updated after the submission.
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Page 52 | RULE 11.109 PROBATE NOTES
An ex parte application, all supporting papers, and fees must be submitted to the clerk no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day before the hearing.
A party seeking an ex parte order must submit the application and all supporting papers and fees to the Clerk for filing no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day preceding the hearing.
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Page 54 | RULE 11.113 EX PARTE PROCEDURES (d)
An order for signature at the hearing must be submitted when the petition is submitted or no later than five court days before the hearing.
For an order to be included in the file for signature at the time of the hearing, it must be submitted to the Clerk at the time the petition is submitted, or no later than five (5) court days prior to the hearing.
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Page 59 | RULE 11.501 PREPARATION OF ORDERS
The personal representative must petition for final distribution or file a verified status report within one year for estates not requiring a federal estate tax return and within 18 months for estates requiring such a return.
Within one year from the date of issuance of letters in estates not required to file a federal estate tax return and within 18 months from the date of issuance of letters in estates where such return is required, the personal representative must either petition for final distribution of the estate or file a verified report of status of administration.
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Page 65 | RULE 11.1101 PETITION OR STATUS REPORT REQUIRED - FILING TIME
Designated fax petitions may be submitted at any hour and are deemed filed upon receipt, with the clerk authorized to file-stamp the receipt date and time.
Designated petitions may be faxed to the juvenile court at any hour and will be deemed filed on the date and time of receipt and the clerk of the court is authorized to affix a file stamp with the date and time of receipt.
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Page 85 | RULE 12.05 FILING OF PETITIONS
The moving party must file all accompanying pleadings, including the temporary-emergency-order request, by noon on the day before the reserved date.
All pleadings accompanying and including the request for temporary emergency orders must be filed by the moving party by 12:00 p.m. on the day before the reserved date.
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Page 100 | RULE 19.12 REQUESTS FOR TEMPORARY EMERGENCY ORDERS
An untimely filing or an unpaid required fee without a waiver will prevent the temporary-emergency-order request from being heard.
If the pleadings are not timely filed or if the necessary fees are not paid (absent a fee waiver), the request for temporary emergency orders will not be heard.
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Page 100 | RULE 19.12 REQUESTS FOR TEMPORARY EMERGENCY ORDERS
Counsel or self-represented parties must notify the assigned clerk in writing as soon as possible after settlement, may use the designated department email address, and must notify the court at the earliest opportunity when settling at trial.
If the case settles prior to the date of trial or hearing, counsel or the parties if self-represented must notify the clerk of the court where the matter is assigned in writing as soon as possible, so that pending matters can be removed from calendar and other matters can be set. If the parties appear at trial, the court must be notified at the earliest time that the matter is settled, so that it can be taken off calendar, or heard as an uncontested matter. Notification may be made by email to the assigned department in accordance with rule 19.10, Designated Department Email Addresses.
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Page 103 | RULE 19.17 SETTLEMENTS
The remote-appearance application must be filed at least five court days before the hearing.
A Local Form FL015, Application for Videoconference Appearance and Order must be filed and served at least five (5) court days prior to the hearing.
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Page 105 | RULE 19.21 COURT APPEARANCE
Exhibit lists and exhibits must be served and filed at least 15 court days before the scheduled proceeding unless the court orders otherwise.
Exhibit lists and exhibits shall be served and filed no later than fifteen (15) court days before the scheduled proceeding, except as ordered by the court.
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Page 111 | (5) Exhibit Lists and Exhibits
Each required trial brief must be served and filed no later than five court days before the scheduled proceeding.
No later than five (5) court days before the scheduled proceeding, each party shall serve and file any required trial brief.
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Page 113 | Trial Brief Due Date
The attorney or party designated to prepare a post-hearing order or judgment must do so within 10 days after the hearing.
The attorney or party designated by the court to prepare an order/judgment after a hearing must do so within ten (10) days following the hearing.
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Page 114 | RULE 19.31 PREPARATION OF ORDERS & JUDGMENTS
In civil jury trials, in limine motions must be filed and served by fax, express mail, or personal service no later than five court days before the first calendar call.
In civil jury trials, counsel must make any In Limine motions as follows: (a) The motion to be filed and served by FAX, express mail or personal service, not later than five court days before the first calendar call of the case.
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Page 124 | RULE 27.03 MOTIONS IN LIMINE, CIVIL JURY TRIALS
The listed pretrial documents and submissions must be filed five court days before the scheduled trial date.
The following documents and things must be filed 5 court days before the date scheduled for trial:A brief statement of the case and the issues to be determined by trial;The estimated time required for the trial;Stipulated facts or admissions of the parties;Any special voir dire questions or requests;A witness list;Motions in limine; andA statement of any unusual evidentiary or legal issues.
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Page 124 | RULE 27.02 PRETRIAL PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS
Documents received by 11:59:59 p.m. on a court day are deemed filed that day, while later submissions are deemed filed the next business day the clerk's office is open.
Documents may be electronically transmitted to the court at any time of the day. Acceptance of documents for filing shall be deemed to occur (i) on the date the document was submitted to the court if received by the court by 11:59:59 p.m. on a court day; or (ii) on the next business day the clerk’s office is open for business if the submission occurred after 11:59:59 p.m. For purposes of this section, court days shall be Monday through Friday, excluding court holidays.
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Page 128 | RULE 31.03 FILING DATES AND TIMES
CASA reports must be submitted to the court at least three court days before the hearing.
CASA reports shall be submitted to the court at least (3) three court days prior to the hearing.
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The required action must occur one year after appointment and thereafter at least twice a year, unless the Court orders otherwise.
At the expiration of one year from the time of appointment and thereafter not less frequently than bi-annually unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
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A petition for permanent letters must be filed before special letters issue, unless the special-letters petition shows good cause for the delay.
The petitioner also must file a petition for permanent letters before special letters of administration must be issued, or there appears in the petition a showing of good cause why a petition for permanent letters has not been filed.
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The guardian or conservator must file an inventory and appraisal with the clerk within 90 days after appointment, even when accounting relief may be sought.
An inventory and appraisal of the estate, as of the day of appointment, must be filed by the guardian or conservator, with the Clerk within ninety (90) days of appointment, in all cases where there is a conservator or guardian of the estate, even in a case where relief from the requirement of filing accountings may be sought under Probate Code Sec. 2628.
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Failure to file an opening brief within the applicable time limits may result in dismissal of the appeal upon notice.
If the appellant fails to file an opening brief within the applicable time limits, the court may, upon notice, dismiss the appeal pursuant to the provisions of CRC Rule 8.220. (Amended 1/1/09) (Amended 1/1/09)
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Page 89 | RULE 14.03 RULE 8.882 DISMISSAL
The Appellate Division may revise the timing for preparing a reporter’s transcript of an electronic recording on a case-by-case basis.
On a case-by-case basis, the Appellate Division may revise the timeliness for the preparation of the reporter’s transcript of electronic recording. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.866(a)(1), rule 8.868(e)(1), and rules 8.919(a)(1).)
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Page 90 | RULE 14.06 APPELLATE RECORD
When active negotiation or mediation is reported, the parties must submit either a written settlement judgment within six months after filing the petition or a request for a trial date.
When the parties have notified the court that they are actively negotiating or mediating their case, a written agreement for judgment is submitted within six months of the date the petition was filed, or a request for trial date is submitted.
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Page 114 | RULE 19.30 NON-APPEARANCE STATUS REVIEWS
After default is entered, a judgment should be submitted within 60 days.
When a default has been entered, a judgment should be submitted within sixty (60) days of the entry of default;
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Page 114 | RULE 19.30 NON-APPEARANCE STATUS REVIEWS
If no response was filed and the parties did not extend the response time, a default request should be submitted within 60 days after the response was due.
If no response has been filed, and the parties have not agreed on an extension of time to respond, a request to enter default should be submitted within sixty (60) days after the date the response was due;
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Page 114 | RULE 19.30 NON-APPEARANCE STATUS REVIEWS
The clerk must date- and time-stamp social study reports immediately upon receipt.
The Clerk of the Court's office must mark all such reports with a date and time stamp immediately upon receipt.
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Within ten days after service of each defendant's pleading, the plaintiff must file duplicate copies of specified eminent domain pleadings and related documents.
Within ten days after service of each defendant's pleading, the plaintiff must file a duplicate copy of his complaint, summons, lis pendens, and other pertinent documents.
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Page 21 | RULE 4.03 PLEADINGS AND RECORDS IN AN EMINENT DOMAIN ACTION INVOLVING MORE THAN ONE PARCEL OF PROPERTY CONFORMED COPIES(b) Copy of Pleadings
An ex parte application and supporting papers must be filed with applicable fees by 2:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
In addition, the application and all supporting papers shall be filed, together with applicable filing fees, by no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day preceding the hearing.
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Page 27 | RULE 7.12 EX PARTE HEARINGS
A motion to extend the relief-from-forfeiture period must be filed within 180 days of forfeiture, or within 185 days when notice of forfeiture was mailed.
The motion shall be filed within 180 days of the date of forfeiture, or if notice of forfeiture was sent by mail, then within 185 days of the date of forfeiture.
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Page 39 | RULE 10.01
Service and Proof of Service Rules
After the clerk assigns a hearing date, the moving party must notify all interested parties and file proof of service at least five court days before the hearing.
When a motion is filed, the Clerk’s Office will assign all motion hearing dates. After the Clerk’s Office has assigned the motion for hearing, the moving party shall provide notice of the hearing date, time and location to all interested parties. The moving party shall file proof of service of the motion at least five (5) court days prior to the date set for the hearing.
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Page 25 | RULE 7.05.1 ASSIGNMENT OF HEARING DATES AND DUTY TO GIVE NOTICE
A withdrawn or court-taken-off-calendar law-and-motion matter may be restored only by compliant written notice or by the court’s discretionary determination.
A law and motion matter which was withdrawn by the moving party, or taken off calendar by the Court, may be restored to the law and motion calendar only by written notice served in compliance with Code of Civil Procedure section 1005 or as determined by the Court in its discretion.
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Page 26 | RULE 7.07 WITHDRAWING MOTIONS FROM AND RESTORATION OF MOTIONS TO THE LAW AND MOTION CALENDAR
A written CourtCall request must be served on all other counsel and pro se parties and delivered to CourtCall by fax, mail, or personal delivery at least five court days before the hearing, with the required fee paid.
CourtCall Appearances are scheduled, in writing, in advance, by counsel serving on all other counsel and pro-se parties and delivering (via fax, mail, or personal delivery) to CourtCall, LLC, not less than five (5) court days prior to the hearing date, a Request for CourtCall Appearance form and by paying the stated fee for each CourtCall appearance.
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Page 27 | RULE 7.13 TELEPHONIC APPEARANCES
Unless the court provides notice, the plaintiff must serve notice of court-ordered mediation on all interested parties within 20 days after the mediation order.
(1) Within 20 days from the date the Court orders mediation, the plaintiff must serve notice of the mediation to all interested parties, unless the Court provides notice to the parties;
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Page 32 | RULE 9.07 MEDIATION
The plaintiff must serve the summons and complaint on all defendants within 60 days.
The plaintiff must serve the Summons and Complaint on all defendants within 60 days.
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Page 33 | RULE 9.12 SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
After receiving the transferred-case documents from the clerk, the plaintiff must serve each document on every other party and file a certificate of service on each defendant within 10 days of receipt.
Upon receipt of the documents listed in 9.13A, the plaintiff must serve a copy of each document upon each other party to the action. Plaintiff must file a certificate that the documents were served on each defendant within 10 days of receipt of the documents form the clerk.
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Page 33 | RULE 9.13 CASES TRANSFERRED FROM OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Unless a responsive pleading has already been filed, a proof of service must be filed within ten days after service of the complaint on a defendant.
A Proof of Service must be filed with the court within ten days after the complaint is served on any defendant unless a responsive pleading has been filed.
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Page 33 | RULE 9.12 SERVICE OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT
Each party must file and serve a completed Case Management Statement fifteen days before the first Case Management Conference.
Each party must file and serve a completed Case Management Statement fifteen days before the first Case Management Conference.
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Page 34 | RULE 9.15 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
The prosecuting agency must be personally served with the declaration or offer of proof no fewer than three court days before the hearing.
The declaration or offer of proof must be filed and personally served on the prosecuting agency no fewer than three court days before the hearing; for example, for a hearing on Friday at 8:30 a.m., the declaration or offer of proof must be served and filed by Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
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Page 39 | RULE 10.01(e)(2) Time for Filing
Notices of motion, motions, written oppositions, and replies must be served and filed under California Rules of Court rule 4.111(a), unless a court order shortens the requirement or the opposing party waives it.
The notice of motion and motion, as well as any written opposition and reply, shall be served and filed pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 4.111, subdivision (a), unless such requirement is shortened by court order or waived by the opposing party.
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Page 43 | Rule 10.07(b) Notice of Motion
All moving papers must be served and filed together with the notice of motion.
All moving papers shall be served and filed with the notice of motion.
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Page 43 | Rule 10.07(b) Notice of Motion
When notice is served by mail, the petitioner or petitioner's attorney must serve it and file a proper proof of service.
Where notice by mail is required to be given, petitioner or petitioner’s attorney must give the matter the notice and file a proper proof of service.
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Page 55 | RULE 11.203 NOTICE: BY WHOM GIVEN
The claimant must file the original claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative.
Pursuant to Probate Code Sec. 9150(b), the claimant must file the original claim with the Court and mail the personal representative a copy.
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Page 61 | RULE 11.702 FORM OF CLAIM
Published notice of the intention to sell estate real property is required unless Probate Code Section 10300 excuses it.
Unless excused by the provisions of Probate Code Sec. 10300, a publication of notice of intention to sell real property of the estate is required.
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Page 61 | RULE 11.803 PUBLISHED NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL REAL PROPERTY
A separate petition seeking authority to administer an estate must be accompanied by notice given in the manner specified by Probate Code section 10451.
If the request for authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act is made by separate petition, notice must be given in the same manner set forth in Probate Code Sec. 10451.
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Page 69 | RULE 11.1402 NOTICE AND PUBLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Unless an applicable exception applies, a party seeking an ex parte order must notify the opposing parties no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the appearance, absent exceptional circumstances.
Except as provided by California Rules of Court section 31204(b) and/or Code of Civil Procedure section 527.6, a party seeking an ex parte order must notify the opposing party or parties of the request. Such notification shall take place no later than 10:00 a.m. the court day before the ex parte appearance, absent a showing of exceptional circumstances.
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Page 90 | RULE 15.00(a) NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
Notice of a temporary-emergency-order request must be given to all other parties by 10:00 a.m. on the preceding court day unless appropriate justification for noncompliant notice is provided.
The moving party must give notice of the request for temporary emergency orders to all other parties by 10:00 a.m. on the court day prior to the date reserved for the judicial officer to review the request for temporary emergency orders or provide the court with appropriate justification as to why compliant notice was not provided.
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Page 100 | RULE 19.12 REQUESTS FOR TEMPORARY EMERGENCY ORDERS
A responding party must serve and file an FL-320 Responsive Declaration by the hearing date and time for the court to consider the response.
The responding party must serve and file a FL-320 Responsive Declaration to the Request for Order with the court by the hearing date and time (9:45 a.m. on the date of the ex parte hearing unless the notice provides for a different time) in order for their response to be considered by the court.
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Page 101 | RULE 19.12
When a responding party fails to appear, the moving party must immediately submit proof of timely service or the matter may be taken off the calendar.
If a responding party fails to appear at a hearing, the moving party must immediately submit proof of timely service to the court; otherwise, the matter may be taken off calendar.
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Page 104 | RULE 19.19 PROOF OF SERVICE
The remote-appearance application must be served at least five court days before the hearing.
A Local Form FL015, Application for Videoconference Appearance and Order must be filed and served at least five (5) court days prior to the hearing.
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Page 105 | RULE 19.21 COURT APPEARANCE
In Department of Child Support Services motions, parties must comply with Rule 19.27 on demand and provide proof of service on all parties.
(k) Department of Child Support Services Matters: On motions initiated by the Department of Child Support Services, the parties must comply with rule 19.27 upon demand and provide proof of service of the documents upon all parties.
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Page 109 | RULE 19.27
On the scheduled proceeding day, the parties must exchange their exhibits and a completed mandatory FL019 exhibit list, excluding solely impeachment evidence, and provide exhibit copies to the court.
On the day of the scheduled proceeding, exchange exhibits and a fully completed mandatory Local Form FL019 “Exhibit List” showing the number and brief description of all documentary evidence that a party intends to present, other than evidence intended solely for impeachment, and provide a copy of those exhibits to the court for note taking.
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Page 113 | Cases Not Subject to Pretrial Management
When the court returns an endorsed filed order or judgment, the submitting party must serve a copy on every party or their counsel.
When a filed, endorsed copy of the order/judgment is returned by the court to the submitting party, a copy must be served on all parties or their counsel.
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Page 114 | RULE 19.31 PREPARATION OF ORDERS & JUDGMENTS
A custody evaluation report must be served on party attorneys or self-represented parties before submission to the court.
In addition, the report must be served on the attorneys for the parties or the parties if they are self-represented, prior to submission to the court.
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Page 118 | RULE 19.40 EVIDENCE CODE 730 AND CCP 2032 EVALUATIONS
An evaluator’s request to withdraw must be served on all parties before it is filed with the court.
The evaluator’s request to withdraw shall be served on all parties prior to filing any request to withdraw with the court.
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Page 118 | RULE 19.39 CUSTODY EVALUATIONS
The complaint must be served by mail on all parties or their counsel and on counsel for the minor.
The complaint must be served by mail upon all parties or their counsel and upon minor’s counsel.
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Page 119 | RULE 19.43 COMPLAINT ABOUT COUNSEL APPOINTED TO REPRESENT A MINOR CHILD
The applicant must notify the surviving spouse, nominated executors, other potential applicants, and other equitably entitled persons unless the court orders otherwise for good cause.
The party seeking Letters of Special Administration must give notice of the application to the surviving spouse, the person(s) nominated as executor(s), other persons who seek or might be expected to seek letters, and any other person who appears to be equitably entitled to notice, unless on good cause shown the Court orders otherwise.
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A family-allowance petition benefiting persons other than the surviving spouse or minor children must receive notice under Probate Code section 6541(c) and be heard on the regular probate calendar.
A Petition for Family Allowance for the benefit of persons other than the surviving spouse and/or minor children will be heard on the regular probate calendar after notice has been given pursuant to Probate Code Sec. 6541(c).
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Notice in an estate-distribution entitlement proceeding must be given in the manner prescribed by Probate Code section 11701.
Notice must be given in the manner prescribed in Probate Code Sec. 11701.
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The Notice of Hearing must be mailed to the persons described in Probate Code section 1822.
The Notice of Hearing must be mailed to those persons described in Probate Code Sec. 1822.
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CASA must serve the report on all entitled parties at least two court days before the hearing.
CASA shall serve a copy of the report on the parties entitled to receive a copy of the report at least (2) two court days prior to the hearing.
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A motion to modify probation requires at least 10 days’ notice, notice to the District Attorney and Probation Department when formal probation was granted, and proof of notice attached to the original request.
The court requires at least 10 days’ notice to calendar a motion for modification of probation. The request to place the motion on calendar must be made by the defendant or by counsel, and for all requests of modification of sentence, notice must be sent to the District Attorney’s Office as well as the Probation Department in cases in which formal probation is granted before such request will be considered or calendared for hearing. Proof of such notice must be attached to the original request filed with the court.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
Requests to continue law-and-motion matters are directed to the clerk with the appropriate fee unless the filer has a fee waiver on file.
Requests to continue motions set on the law and motion calendar should be directed to the Clerk’s Office with the appropriate fee unless the filing party has a fee waiver on file.
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Page 26 | RULE 7.06 REQUESTS TO CONTINUE MOTION HEARING DATES
Applicable filing fees must accompany the ex parte application and supporting papers when they are filed.
In addition, the application and all supporting papers shall be filed, together with applicable filing fees, by no later than 2:00 p.m. on the day preceding the hearing.
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Page 27 | RULE 7.12 EX PARTE HEARINGS
Every filing must be accompanied by the applicable filing fee.
All filings must be accompanied by the appropriate filing fee.
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Page 52 | RULE 11.104 TIME FOR FILING, SETTINGS, AND FILING FEES
The filing fee associated with GC 70613(b) and CCP 1161.2 is $240.
11 GC 70613(b), CCP 1161.2 $ 240*
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Limited Civil Cases
The filing fee for a complaint or other first paper in an unlimited civil case over $25,000 is $435.
1 Complaint or other first paper in unlimited civil case (amount over $25,000), including: GC 70611 $ 435*
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Unlimited Civil Cases
The filing fee for a petition for a decree changing a person's name or gender is $435.
4 Petition for a decree of change of name or gender $ 435*
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Unlimited Civil Cases
The filing fee for a complaint or other first paper filed by an assignee of record within the small-claims jurisdictional limit, with a declaration, is $181.
16 Complaint or other first paper within small claims jurisdictional limit filed by assignee of record (with $ 181* declaration) B&P 6322.1(c)(1), GC 70613(b), CCP 116.420
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Limited Civil Cases
The filing fee for a complaint or other first paper in an unlawful detainer case over $25,000 is $435.
2 Complaint or other first paper in unlawful detainer case over $25,000 $ 435*
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Unlimited Civil Cases
The fee for an amendment reclassifying a case from limited civil to unlimited civil jurisdiction is $140.
15 Amended complaint, cross-complaint, or amended cross-complaint that reclassifies case from limited civil to $ 140 unlimited civil (CCP 403.060) GC 70619
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Limited Civil Cases
Each party other than the plaintiff must pay a $435 filing fee for an answer or other first paper in a case over $25,000, including unlawful detainer cases.
5 Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than plaintiff (amount over $25,000) (including unlawful $ 435* detainer) GC 70612
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Unlimited Civil Cases
The filing fee for the specified writ petitions, other than an appellate-division writ petition, is $435.
3 Petition for a writ of review, mandate, or prohibition (other than a writ petition to the appellate division) $ 435*
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Unlimited Civil Cases
Each party other than the plaintiff must pay a $181 filing fee for an answer or other first paper in an assignee-filed case within the small-claims limit with a declaration.
17 Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than plaintiff (case filed by assignee within small claims $ 181* jurisdictional limit, with declaration) B&P 6322.1(c)(1), GC 70614(b), CCP 116.420
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Limited Civil Cases
The filing fee for a complaint or other first paper in a limited civil case over $10,000 and up to $25,000 is $370.
7 Complaint or other first paper (amount over $10,000 up to $25,000) GC 70613(a) $ 370*
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Limited Civil Cases
The filing fee for a forfeiture petition concerning an impounded vehicle when the claim was filed with the district attorney is $100.
26 Petition for forfeiture where claim has been filed with district attorney for impounded vehicle VC $ 100 14607.6(e)(4)
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - Other Initial Filing Fees
The fee for an assignee cross-complaint or amendment increasing an amount from within the small-claims limit to more than $10,000 but not over $25,000 is $189.
19 Cross-complaint or amendment of cross-complaint in case filed by assignee with declaration, increasing $ 189* amount at issue from within small claims limit to more than $10,000 (but not exceeding $25,000) GC 70613.5(b)
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Limited Civil Cases
Each party other than the plaintiff must pay a $225 filing fee for an answer or other first paper for an amount up to $10,000, including unlawful detainer cases.
12 Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than plaintiff (amounts up to $10,000) (including $ 225* unlawful detainer) GC 70614(b)
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Limited Civil Cases
The filing fee for another civil-harassment prevention petition or the response is $435.
33 Petition to prevent civil harassment (other) and response GC 70611, 70612 $ 435*
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - Requests for Protective Orders
The filing fee for a complaint or other first paper in an unlawful detainer case over $10,000 and up to $25,000 is $385.
8 Complaint or other first paper in unlawful detainer (amount over $10,000 up to $25,000) GC 70613(a), CCP $ 385* 1161.2
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Limited Civil Cases
The filing fee for an abstract of judgment from another court is $30 unless it accompanies the specified sale-of-dwelling or examination application.
27 Abstract of judgment rendered from another court (unless filed with an application for order of sale of a $ 30 dwelling under CCP 704.750 or with an application for order of examination under CCP 708.160) GC 70626(b)(2)
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - Other Initial Filing Fees
The fee for filing and entering an award under the Workers' Compensation Act is $30.
29 Filing and entering award under Workers’ Compensation Act GC 70626(b)(6) $ 30
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - Other Initial Filing Fees
The fee for an amendment increasing an amount in controversy from $10,000 or less to more than $10,000 but not over $25,000 is $145.
13 Amendment of complaint or of other first paper increasing amount at issue from $10,000 or less to more than $ 145* $10,000 (but not exceeding $25,000) GC 70613.5(a)
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Limited Civil Cases
The fee for a cross-complaint or amendment increasing an amount in controversy from $10,000 or less to more than $10,000 but not over $25,000 is $145.
14 Cross-complaint or amendment of cross-complaint increasing amount at issue from $10,000 or less to more $ 145* than $10,000 (but not exceeding $25,000) GC 70613.5(b)
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Limited Civil Cases
An additional $1,000 fee applies for each defendant in a case designated as complex, subject to a $10,000 cap.
21 Additional fee for case designated as complex (for each defendant) ($10,000 cap) GC 70616(b) $1000
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - Other Initial Filing Fees
Each party other than the plaintiff must pay a $370 filing fee for an answer or other first paper in a limited civil case over $10,000 and up to $25,000, including unlawful detainer cases.
9 Answer or other first paper filed by each party other than plaintiff (amount over $10,000 up to $25,000) $ 370* (including unlawful detainer) GC 70614(a)
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Limited Civil Cases
The fee for an assignee-of-record amendment increasing an amount from within the small-claims limit to more than $10,000 but not over $25,000 is $189.
18 Amendment of complaint or of other first paper filed by assignee of record increasing amount at issue from $ 189* within small claims limit to more than $10,000 (but not exceeding $25,000) GC 70613.5(a)
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Limited Civil Cases
The filing fee for a complaint or other first paper in a limited civil case for an amount up to $10,000 is $225.
10 Complaint or other first paper (amount up to $10,000) GC 70613(b) $ 225*
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - INITIAL FILING FEES IN CIVIL CASES - Limited Civil Cases
The fee for issuing a commission to take a deposition out of state is $30.
28 Issuing commission to take deposition out of state under CCP 2026.010 GC 70626(b)(5) $ 30
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - Other Initial Filing Fees
An additional $1,000 fee applies when a case brought by a plaintiff is designated as complex.
20 Additional fee for case designated as complex (plaintiffs) GC 70616(a) $1000
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Page 131 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - Other Initial Filing Fees
The filing fee is $100 for a person who has filed more than 12 small-claims cases in California during the preceding 12 months.
70 Filing claim by person who has filed more than 12 small claims in California within the previous 12 months $ 100 CCP 116.230(c)
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Page 132 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - SMALL CLAIMS FEES
The filing fee for a natural person's small-claims case over $5,000 and up to $10,000 is $75.
69 Filing claim for more than $5,000 but less than or equal to $10,000 (claim by natural persons only) CCP $ 75 116.230(b)(3)
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Page 132 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - SMALL CLAIMS FEES
The fee for issuing an order of sale is $30.
62 Issuing an order of sale GC 70626(b)(1) $ 30
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Page 132 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - POST JUDGMENT RELATED FEES
The filing fee for another workplace-violence prevention petition or the response is $435.
35 Petition to prevent workplace violence (other) and response GC 70611, 70612 $ 435*
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Page 132 | APPENDIX I - SCHEDULE OF FEES - Requests for Protective Orders
Courtesy Copy Requirements
The parties must provide courtesy copies of the motion in limine to opposing trial counsel and the Court by the same filing deadline.
The parties shall provide a courtesy copy to opposing trial counsel and the Court in that same time frame.
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Page 43 | Rule 10.06(9) Motions in Limine
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Juvenile case files submitted to Family Law or Probate Court must be maintained solely in the confidential portion of the court file.
Any Juvenile Case File being submitted to the Family Law or Probate Court must comply with Welfare and Institutions Code, § 827 and § 10850, California Rules of Court, rule 5.552, and/or Penal Code § 11167.5 and must be maintained solely in the confidential portion of the court file.
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Page 118 | RULE 19.41 CONFIDENTIALITY OF CHILD WELFARE RECORDS
Subpoena materials may not be opened, reviewed, or copied without a prior court order.
The materials must not be opened, reviewed, or copied by the recipient without a prior court order.
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Page 44 | Rule 10.07(h) Subpoenas Duces Tecum
Publicly filed pleadings and papers may include only the last four digits of social security and financial account numbers.
If an individual's social security number is required in a pleading or other paper filed in the public file, only the last four digits of that number may be used. If financial account numbers are required in a pleading or other paper filed in the public file, only the last four digits of these numbers may be used.
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Page 106 | RULE 19.24 PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE AT HEARING ON REQUEST FOR ORDER
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A motion requiring a hearing must be set for a definite date confirmed with the court clerk in the assigned department before the motion is noticed.
Any motion requiring a hearing must be noticed for a date certain after confirming such date with the court clerk in the assigned department prior to noticing the motion.
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Page 43 | Rule 10.07(d) Date of Hearing
A restrained party may not communicate directly with a protected party to satisfy a meet-and-confer requirement.
Under no circumstances may a restrained party communicate directly with a protected party under the guise of complying with any meet and confer requirement.
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Page 103 | RULE 19.16 MEET AND CONFERS
Before a hearing on a request for order, all parties and attorneys must meet and confer in person, by telephone, or by video to resolve or narrow disputed issues, subject to the stated domestic-violence exceptions.
Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 5.98, all parties and all attorneys are required to meet and confer to resolve as many issues as possible prior to a hearing on a request for order, except for cases involving domestic violence. This meeting shall be conducted either in-person, telephonically, or through a video-conferencing platform. This meet and confer shall include discussing all issues, which shall encompass agreeing and/or narrowing areas of disagreement as to the various inputs relevant to any required calculations/submittals. This requirement does not apply to cases involving domestic violence in which an active restraining order exists and the protected party is self-represented.
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Page 103 | RULE 19.16 MEET AND CONFERS
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Before serving the motion, a moving party unable to appear may request a new hearing date by submitting local form CV008.
If a moving party is unable to appear on the assigned hearing date and has not yet served the motion, the moving party may obtain a new hearing date by submitting a Request & Order to Continue Motion (local form CV008).
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Page 25 | RULE 7.06 REQUESTS TO CONTINUE MOTION HEARING DATES
After service, the clerk cannot continue a motion without a court order, and the request must be made as early as possible and no later than two court days before the hearing.
After a motion has been served, the Clerk’s Office is not authorized to continue a matter without a Court order. Any requests to continue matters after service of a motion must be made at the earliest possible opportunity, no later than two (2) court days before the hearing.
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Page 26 | RULE 7.06 REQUESTS TO CONTINUE MOTION HEARING DATES
A calendared hearing or appearance may not be changed without consent from the assigned judicial officer.
Court hearings and appearances are appointments with the court and may not be changed without the consent of the judicial officer assigned to manage the case.
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Page 30 | RULE 9.00 CASE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSITION POLICIES
A calendared matter may not be changed without a showing of good cause.
It is the policy of this court that when a matter has been calendared, the date may not be changed without a showing of good cause.
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Page 30 | RULE 9.00 CASE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSITION POLICIES
Motions to continue jury-trial matters must be filed at least two days before the Courtwide Readiness Conference unless good cause exists.
All Motions to Continue matters set for Jury Trial shall be filed at least two days before the Courtwide Readiness Conference absent good cause.
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Page 43 | Rule 10.06(8) Motions to Continue
Criminal continuance motions must comply with Penal Code section 1050.
Any motion to continue in a criminal proceeding must comply with Penal Code section 1050.
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Page 45 | RULE 10.08 CONTINUANCE POLICY
Courtroom events may be continued only for unforeseeable circumstances outside the parties' control that necessitate the continuance.
Courtroom events will be continued only when circumstances not within the control of the parties and which were not foreseeable at the time of setting the date of the event, necessitate a continuance.
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Page 46 | RULE 10.08 CONTINUANCE POLICY
A continuance requires competent evidence of good cause, and the supporting facts and requested duration must be stated on the record.
Continuances will only be granted on the showing by competent evidence of good cause. The facts proven justifying good cause and the length of continuance must be set forth on the record.
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Page 46 | RULE 10.08 CONTINUANCE POLICY
A continuance cannot be granted solely by party agreement without demonstrated good cause.
No continuance will be granted solely because all parties agree to the continuance when there is not demonstrated good cause for the continuance.
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Page 46 | RULE 10.08 CONTINUANCE POLICY
Cases requiring trailing proceed to the next available setting unless good cause supports another date, and the defendant and counsel must generally be present when called.
Should it be necessary that cases be trailed for hearing or trial, they will be trailed to the next available setting unless the parties demonstrate good cause to trail the case to a different date. When a case is trailing, the defendant and all counsel, except in extraordinary circumstances, must be present when the case is called.
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Page 46 | RULE 10.08 CONTINUANCE POLICY
Continuance requests may be submitted in uncontested matters, but contested matters require a written stipulation from all affected parties; requests or stipulations must be submitted at least two days before the hearing, and the requesting party must serve notice of the continued hearing date unless the Court orders otherwise.
Written requests for continuances may be submitted in uncontested matters. In contested matters, a written stipulation of all affected parties is required. Such requests or stipulations must be submitted at least two (2) days before the hearing date. If a hearing is continued, the requesting party must serve notice of the continued hearing date unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
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Page 53 | RULE 11.110 CONTINUANCES
An email continuance request must be submitted by 3:00 p.m. on the day before the hearing and will be granted only if both parties agree and confirm the agreement by a received conjoint email or signed stipulation.
Continuances by email may be requested at any time prior to, but no later than, the day before the hearing at 3:00 p.m. Email continuances will be granted only if both parties agree to the continuance, as confirmed either by (1) a conjoint email to the court's clerk with confirmed receipt [see rule 19.10, Designated Department Email Addresses] or (2) a signed stipulation.
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Page 104 | RULE 19.20 CONTINUANCES
After one continuance, both sides must appear to request another continuance and must show good cause.
After one (1) continuance, appearances by both sides will be required to request any further continuance and will require a showing of good cause.
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Page 104 | RULE 19.20 CONTINUANCES
Trials, settlement conferences, and specially set dates are firm; a continuation request by stipulation or motion must be filed with the clerk, explain the grounds in sufficient detail, and show good cause.
Trials, Settlement Conferences, and specially set matter dates set by the court are firm and will rarely be changed. The parties and their counsel must be prepared to proceed with the hearing. Any request, whether by stipulation or motion, to continue these matters must be filed with the clerk's office and must be supported by a sufficiently detailed explanation of the grounds for the requested continuance or extension of time. The court will only continue these matters upon a showing of good cause.
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Page 104 | RULE 19.20 CONTINUANCES
A party may request a one-day continuance to prepare a response to a temporary emergency order if a written request and summary of reasons are served and filed before the ex parte hearing.
If additional time is required to respond to a request for temporary emergency orders, the court will consider a request for a one-day continuance of the request to permit a response to be prepared and filed, provided that a written statement of this request and a summary of the reasons for such request are served and filed prior to the ex parte hearing.
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Page 101 | RULE 19.12
Continuances are generally disfavored and require a showing of good cause.
Due to the impacted court calendars, the court has a strong interest in adhering to scheduled dates. Changes in dates are generally disfavored absent a showing of good cause.
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Page 104 | RULE 19.20 CONTINUANCES
Only one continuance request will generally be granted, and the request may be submitted by email or through the specified rescheduling forms.
Only one (1) request for continuance will generally be granted. A continuance may be requested by email or by filing and serving FL-306 Request to Reschedule Hearing, FL- 307 Request to Reschedule Hearing Involving Temporary Emergency (Ex Parte) Orders, or FL-308 Agreement and Order to Reschedule Hearing.
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Page 104 | RULE 19.20 CONTINUANCES
On a defendant’s or counsel’s request, the clerk may continue an initial arraignment, except when the defendant is released on bail.
A clerk of this Court may upon the request of a defendant or counsel continue the initial arraignment of a defendant except for defendants released on bail.
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A motion withdrawal request must be made as early as possible and no later than two court days before the hearing, and it cannot be made after a tentative ruling issues.
Requests to withdraw motions from the calendar must be made at the earliest possible opportunity, no later than two (2) court days before the hearing. Requests to withdraw motions from the law and motion calendar cannot be made after a tentative ruling has been issued.
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Page 26 | RULE 7.07 WITHDRAWING MOTIONS FROM AND RESTORATION OF MOTIONS TO THE LAW AND MOTION CALENDAR
Small-claims continuances require a written request made at least 10 calendar days before trial or a showing of good cause.
Continuances of small claims proceedings will be granted by the court only if the request is in writing, is made at least ten (10) calendar days before trial and/or upon a showing of good cause.
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Page 37 | RULE 9.28 SMALL CLAIMS PROCEEDINGS
Upon request by the defendant or counsel and with notice to the prosecuting agency, the clerk may continue an out-of-custody defendant’s initial arraignment for up to seven calendar days.
(1) A clerk of this Court may, upon the request of the defendant or counsel and with notice to the prosecuting agency, continue the initial arraignment of a defendant who is not in custody for up to seven calendar days.
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Page 40 | RULE 10.05(g) Continuance by Clerk
Chambers Communication Rules
Parties and counsel generally may not communicate with the court about a case's substance or merits through email, letters, telephone calls, or other informal means unless expressly authorized.
Except as expressly authorized by these Local Rules or by court order, parties and counsel may not communicate with the court regarding the substance or merits of a case by email, letter, telephone call, or other informal means.
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Page 99 | RULE 19.09 EMAIL COMMUNICATION WITH COURT
The moving party must call the Family Law Clerk's Office at (805) 706-3600 to reserve a date and time for judicial review of the temporary-emergency-order request.
The moving party must contact the Family Law Clerk’s Office at (805) 706-3600 to reserve a date and time for the request for temporary emergency orders to be reviewed by a judicial officer without appearances by the parties and counsel at the hearing.
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Page 100 | RULE 19.12 REQUESTS FOR TEMPORARY EMERGENCY ORDERS
Authorized administrative or scheduling emails to the clerk must include all parties or counsel and cannot substitute for court filings.
Where these Local Rules expressly authorize email communication with the clerk’s office for administrative or scheduling purposes, all parties or their counsel must be included in the communication. Email communication with the clerk’s office is not a substitute for filing documents with the court.
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Page 99 | RULE 19.09 EMAIL COMMUNICATION WITH COURT
Parties must notify the Family Law Clerk as soon as possible when a hearing cannot proceed because the request for order was not served.
Parties must notify the Family Law Clerk as soon as possible if the hearing cannot proceed because the request for order was not served.
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Page 102 | RULE 19.14(d)
Before the scheduled proceeding, each party or counsel must email the clerk an editable Word version of Local Form FL019 using the designated department email address.
Prior to the scheduled proceeding, each party or counsel shall email an editable Word document version of their Local Form FL019 Exhibit List to the clerk of the scheduled proceeding department, using the department email address specified in rule 19.10, Designated Department Email Addresses.
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Page 111 | (5)(ii)(2) Exhibit List Email Submission
The applicant must call (805) 706-3600 to request a scheduled appointment with the assigned judge.
The applicant must call the following number to request an appointment: (805) 706-3600
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Page 90 | RULE 15.00(c) APPOINTMENTS
Authorized administrative or scheduling notices sent to an assigned department by email must use that department's designated address.
Where these Local Rules permit or require notification to the assigned department by email for administrative or scheduling purposes, such communication must be directed to the designated email address for that department.
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Page 99 | RULE 19.10 DESIGNATED DEPARTMENT EMAIL ADDRESSES
For matters assigned outside the listed departments, notification must be directed to the assigned department's clerk.
If a matter is assigned to a different department, notification shall be directed to the clerk of the assigned department.
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Page 100 | RULE 19.10 DESIGNATED DEPARTMENT EMAIL ADDRESSES
The petitioner must contact the Clerk's Office to schedule the ex parte hearing.
The petitioner must contact the Clerk's Office to set a hearing.
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The requesting party must schedule an appointment by calling the Clerk's office at the stated number.
Set an appointment by calling (805) 706-3600 (Paso - Option #2 or SLO - Option #4).
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Page 1 | AUTHENTICATION BY CLERK OF THE COURT (GC 70629)
The Clerk may be contacted by telephone at (805) 706-3600 for information about the Probate Calendar schedule.
Please contact the Clerk for further information at (805) 706-3600.
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Page 51 | RULE 11.103 PROBATE CALENDAR AND APPEARANCES BY COUNSEL
Department P1's designated email address is departmentp1@slo.courts.ca.gov.
Department P1: departmentp1@slo.courts.ca.gov
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Page 99 | RULE 19.10 DESIGNATED DEPARTMENT EMAIL ADDRESSES
Department 3's designated email address is department3@slo.courts.ca.gov.
Department 3: department3@slo.courts.ca.gov
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Page 99 | RULE 19.10 DESIGNATED DEPARTMENT EMAIL ADDRESSES
Department 11's designated email address is department11@slo.courts.ca.gov.
Department 11: department11@slo.courts.ca.gov
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Page 99 | RULE 19.10 DESIGNATED DEPARTMENT EMAIL ADDRESSES