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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIACOUNTY OF CONTRA COSTALOCAL RULES OF COURTEFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIACOUNTY OF CONTRA COSTATABLE OF CONTENTSRULE NO.RULE TITLEPAGERULE 1ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF RULES (Rev./Eff. 1/1/10). 17A.These rules: . 17B.The Court for good cause: . 17RULE 2DEPARTMENT DESIGNATIONS (Rev./Eff. 1/1/88). 17RULE 3PRESIDING JUDGE (Rev./Eff. 1/1/00). 17RULE 4EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (Rev./Eff. 1/1/00) . 17A.The Executive Committee . 17B.Duties of the Executive Committee:. 18RULE 5ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL LITIGATION (Rev./Eff. 1/1/10) . 18A.Applicability. 18B.Definitions. As used in Rule 5 . 18C.Transferred Cases. 18D.Policy. 18E.Venue, filing and form of papers. (Rev./Eff. 1/1/12) . 20F.Challenge to Assigned Judge. 21G.Service of Summons, Complaint, Cross-Complaint, ResponsivePleadings and Default Judgments. (Rev./Eff. 7/1/02) . 21H.Case Management Conference Procedure. . 22I.Telephone Appearances. 24J.Sanctions. . 24K.Issue Conference. . 24L.Unlawful Detainer Cases. (Rev./Eff. 6/1/98) . 26M.Relief Following Breach Of A Settlement Agreement In LimitedJurisdiction Cases. (Rev./Eff. 1/1/05) . 26N.Complex Litigation Cases. . 28O.CEQA Claims. . 28P.Conforming Copies. 28-i-

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIACOUNTY OF CONTRA COSTATABLE OF CONTENTSRULE NO.RULE TITLEPAGERULE 6PROBATE DEPARTMENT (Rev./Eff. 1/1/08) . 29A.Probate Matters. . 29B.Judicial Commitments. 29C.Trust Fund Withdrawals. . 29D.Probate Rules. . 29RULE 7CIVIL LAW AND MOTION (Rev./Eff. 1/1/10) . 29A.Law and Motion Calendar. 29B.Hearing Dates. (Rev./Eff. 1/1/12). 30C.Papers to Comply with State Rules. (Rev./Eff. 1/1/01). 30D.Tentative Ruling. (Rev./Eff. 7/1/07) . 30E.Telephone Appearances for Law and Motion. 31F.Reporting of Law and Motion. 31G.Time to Plead or Respond Following Hearing. (Subject topreemption by the California Rules of Court.) (Rev./Eff. 1/1/01) . 31H.Civil Ex Parte Orders. (Subject to preemption by theCalifornia Rules of Court.) (Rev./Eff. 1/1/10) . 32I.Original Orders to Show Cause. . 33J.Continuances. . 33K.Calendar Matters Heard in Law and Motion Department. . 33L.Name Change Applications. (Rev./Eff. 7/1/08) . 33RULE 8SETTLEMENTS AND SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES (Not Applicableto Family Law Matters and Probate Matters) (Rev./Eff. 1/1/08). 34A.Settlements. 34B.Settlement Conferences. . 34C.Special Needs Trusts. 35D.Special Bench Bar Settlement Conferences (BBSC). 35RULE 9CRIMINAL DEPARTMENT (Rev./Eff. 1/1/12) . 35A.Criminal Calendar. . 35B.Sentencing and Probation Hearing. . 35- ii -

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIACOUNTY OF CONTRA COSTATABLE OF CONTENTSRULE NO.RULE TITLEPAGEC.Violations of Probation. 36D.Health and Safety Code Section 11470 Forfeiture Proceedings. 36E.Certification and Correction of Record for Death Penalty Cases.(Rev./Eff. 7/1/05) . 36F.Pre-trial Motions. (Rev./Eff. 1/1/10). 36G.Post-trial Motions. 44H.Sensitive Exhibits. . 44RULE 10JUVENILE COURT (Rev./Eff. 1/1/12). 45A.Adoption, Construction and Amendment of Rules. (Rev./Eff. 1/1/00) . 45B.Juvenile Judge. (Rev./Eff. 7/1/08) . 45C.Juvenile Court Commissioner. (Rev./Eff 7/1/08) . 46D.Motions. (Rev./Eff. 1/1/12) . 47E.Appointment of Counsel. (Rev./Eff. 1/1/09) . 47F.Minute Order. (Rev./Eff. 7/1/05). 47G.Detention Hearings. (Rev./Eff. 1/1/12) . 48H.Public Hearings. (Rev./Eff. 7/1/05). 48I.Release of Information. (Welfare and Institutions Code Section 827)(Rev./Eff. 7/1/05) . 48J.Inter-Agency Exchange of Information. (Rev./Eff. 7/1/05). 49K.Timeliness. 50L.Experience, Training, Education. . 50M.Screening for Competency. (Rev./Eff. 7/1/05) . 50N.Mediation. (Rev./Eff. 1/1/97; Rev./Eff. 7/1/04) . 51O.Reciprocal Discovery. 51P.Disclosure of Victim or Witness Contact Information. (Rev./Eff.1/1/07) . 52Q.Final Order Determining Custody – Modifications in NewCase Filings. (Rev./Eff. 1/1/12). 52RULE 11ADR REFERRALS (Not Applicable to Family Law Matters andProbate Matters) (Rev./Eff. 1/1/09). 53- iii -

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIACOUNTY OF CONTRA COSTATABLE OF CONTENTSRULE NO.RULE TITLEPAGERULE 12FAMILY LAW DEPARTMENT (Rev./Eff. 7/1/08; Rev./Eff. 1/1/11). 53RULE 12.1ASSIGNMENT OF DEPARTMENTS AND MATTERS (Rev./Eff.1/1/12) . 53A.Assignment of Departments. . 53B.Assignment of Matters. . 54RULE 12.2OBTAINING TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS/ EX PARTEORDERS (Rev./Eff.1/1/12). 54A.Application. 54B.Notice. . 55C.Requirements. . 55D.Minor Applicants. . 55RULE 12.3ORDERS SHORTENING TIME (Rev./Eff. 1/1/12) . 55RULE 12.4CALENDARING AND HEARINGS (Rev./Eff. 1/1/12). 55A.Initial Calendaring. . 55B.Transfer of a Matter in Which a Hearing Will Exceed 20 Minutes. 56C.Continuances. (Rev./Eff. 1/1/11) . 56D.Pleadings (Rev./Eff. 1/1/12) . 56E.Motions to be Relieved as Counsel. 57RULE 12.5COLLABORATIVE LAW (Rev./Eff. 1/1/11). 57RULE 12.6PROCEDURES UPON FILING PETITION (Rev./Eff. 1/1/11). 58RULE 12.7CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (CMC) (Rev./Eff. 7/1/06;Rev./Eff. 1/1/11) . 58A.Case Management Conference Statement. . 58B.Attendance at Conference. 58C.Orders. . 58RULE 12.8MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE (Rev./Eff. 1/1/11) . 59A.Calendaring. . 59B.Filings Preparatory to the Mandatory Settlement Conference.(Rev./Eff. 1/1/11) . 60C.Trial Judge as Settlement Judge. . 60- iv -

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIACOUNTY OF CONTRA COSTATABLE OF CONTENTSRULE NO.D.RULE 12.9RULE TITLEPAGEMeet and Confer Requirement. . 60RECOMMENDATION CONFERENCE (Rev./Eff. 7/1/06; Rev./Eff. 1/1/11). 61A.Purpose. 61B.Timing. . 61RULE 12.10TRIALS (Rev./Eff. 1/1/11) . 61A.Long Cause Trials. . 61B.Trial Setting. . 61C.Continuances. . 62D.Case Management Order. 62E.Evidence Code Section 730 Experts. . 62F.Reporter’s Fees. . 62RULE 12.11PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF ORDERS (Rev./Eff. 1/1/11) . 62A.Proposed Orders. 62B.Orders Submitted After Hearing. . 63C.Stipulations. 63RULE 12.12JUDGMENTS (Rev./Eff. 1/1/11) . 63A.True Default Judgment by Affidavit or Declaration. . 63B.Uncontested Judgment by Affidavit or Declaration. . 64C.Contents of Judgment. . 64RULE 12.13CONFIDENTIALITY (Rev./Eff. 1/1/09). 65RULE 12.14FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR (Rev./Eff.1/1/09) . 65A.Basic Duties. 65B.Additional Duties. 66RULE 13CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION DISPUTES (Rev./Eff. 1/1/12) . 66RULE 13.1ORIENTATION AND CHILD CUSTODY RECOMMENDINGCOUNSELING (formerly “Mediation”) (Rev./Eff. 1/1/12). 66A.Good Faith Effort to Reach Agreement. 66B.Conduct of Orientation. . 66-v-

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIACOUNTY OF CONTRA COSTATABLE OF CONTENTSRULE NO.RULE TITLEPAGEC.Custody Counseling (formerly “Mediation”). . 66D.Agreements. . 67E.Conduct Custody Counseling and Recommendation. . 67F.Ex Parte Communication with Family Court Services CustodyCounselors. . 67G.Custody Counseling Complaint Process. 68H.Custody Counselors as Witnesses. . 68I.Return Custody Counseling. 68J.Family Court Services Reports. 68RULE 13.2CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS (Rev./Eff. 1/1/11). 69A.Court Ordered Evaluations. . 69B.Custody Evaluation Witness Lists/Documents. 69C.Evaluator Selection. 69D.Scope of the Evaluation. . 70E.Challenge of the Evaluator. 70F.Information from Children. 70G.Impartial Expert. . 70H.Grievance Procedure. . 70I.Expectation of Settlement. . 71J.Continuing Effort. 71K.Payment of the Evaluation. . 71L.Recommendation Conference. . 71M.Ex Parte Communication with Evaluator. . 71RULE 13.3COURT COMMUNICATION FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ANDCHILD CUSTODY ORDERS (adopted pursuant to CaliforniaRule of Court 5.450) (Rev./Eff. 1/1/09) . 72A.Communication Between The Criminal, Family, Juvenile andProbate Courts. . 72B.Modification of Criminal Protective Orders. . 73- vi -

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIACOUNTY OF CONTRA COSTATABLE OF CONTENTSRULE NO.RULE 14RULE TITLEPAGEUNCONTESTED CALENDARS: (Not Applicable to Family LawMatters and Probate Matters.) (Rev./Eff. 6/1/98; Rev./Eff. 1/1/06). 73A.Request for Hearing. 73B.Completion of File. 73RULE 15MOTIONS (Rev./Eff. 6/1/98) . 74A.Proof of Service. 74B.Failure to Appear. 74C.Motions After Trial. . 74D.Papers on File. 74RULE 16WRITTEN ORDERS (Rev./Eff. 6/1/98; Rev./Eff. 1/1/07) . 74A.Preparation of Order. . 74B.Judge's Signature. . 75C.Subsequent Applications for Orders. . 75RULE 17RECEIVERS (Rev./Eff. 6/1/98) . 75RULE 18IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ON FILED DOCUMENTS (Rev./Eff. 6/1/98) . 75RULE 19NUMBER OF ATTORNEYS EXAMINING A WITNESS (Rev./Eff. 6/1/98). 75RULE 20ATTORNEY’S FEES (AND APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL)(Rev./Eff. 6/1/98; Rev./Eff. 1/1/12) . 76A.Attorney's Fee Schedule - Civil, Default. . 76B.Use of Schedule by Clerk. . 76C.Contested Case. . 76D.Foreclosure of Mortgages, Etc. . 76E.Itemization of Extraordinary Services Required. . 77RULE 21JURORS. (Rev./Eff. 1/1/00) . 77A.Manner of Selecting Prospects. 77B.Source of Names. 77C.Determining Qualifications and Excluding Prospective Jurors NotCompetent. . 77D.Excusing Qualified Persons. 77- vii -

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIACOUNTY OF CONTRA COSTATABLE OF CONTENTSRULE NO.RULE TITLEPAGEE.Jurors Shall Not Work. . 78F.Period of Service. 78G.Telephone Standby. . 78H.Jury Assembly Room. . 78I.Use of Jury Panel by Contra Costa County Branch Courts. 78J.Jury Fees. . 78RULE 22GRAND JURY (Rev./Eff.1/1/07) . 78A.Drawn and Impaneled Yearly. . 78B.Solicitation for Applicants. (Rev./Eff. 1/1/95) . 79C.Qualifications. . 79D.Grand Jury Selection Committee. (Rev./Eff. 1/1/00) . 79E.Additional Grand Jury. . 80F.Sealing of Transcript. . 80RULE 23APPELLATE DEPARTMENT (Rev./Eff. 1/1/12). 80A.Sessions. . 80B.Court Record. . 80C.Record of Oral Proceedings. 80D.Briefs. . 80E.Calendaring. . 81F.Motions. . 81RULE 24COURT REPORTING SERVICES (Rev./Eff. 6/1/98; Rev./Eff. 1/1/06). 81A.Reported Matters. 81B.Daily Transcripts. . 81C.Transcript of Trial or Proceedings: Inquiry by Reporter. . 81RULE 25SANCTIONS (Rev./Eff. 7/1/94). 82RULE 26FORM OF DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE COURT (Rev./Eff. 7/1/06). 82RULE 27FACSIMILE TRANSMITTED DOCUMENTS(Rev./Eff.7/1/90; Rev./Eff. 7/1/05) . 82- viii -

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIACOUNTY OF CONTRA COSTATABLE OF CONTENTSRULE NO.RULE TITLEPAGERULE 28PROBATION REPORTS REPORTING CONFIRMED INFORMATIONON AIDS AND AIDS-RELATED DISEASES. (Rev./Eff. 1/1/91;Rev./Eff. 1/1/00) . 84RULE 29COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM GUIDELINES(Rev./Eff. 2/1/91) . 84RULE 30STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL COURTESY (Rev./Eff. 1/1/94;Rev./Eff. 1/1/10) . 84RULE 31COMMITTEE ON BIAS (New./Eff. 1/1/12). 85RULE 32MEDIA COVERAGE (Rev./Eff. 1/1/12). 85A.Requests for Coverage. 85B.Limitation on Coverage. . 85C.Prohibited Coverage. . 86D.Parking Limitations for Media Transmission Vehicles. 86E.Areas in Court Facilities Where Media Activities Are Authorized. . 86RULE 33CONCERNS (New/Eff. 1/1/12). 87APPENDIX A . 88101.PROBATE CALENDAR . 88102.CONTESTED MATTERS. 88103.APPEARANCES. 88104.VERIFICATIONS . 89105.SUBMISSION OF PROPOSED ORDER BEFORE DATE OF HEARING. 89106.TENTATIVE RULINGS . 89107.CONTINUANCES TO CURE DEFECTIVE PLEADINGS ORPROCEDURES. 90108.JUDICIAL COUNCIL FORMS. REPEALED (See CALIFORNIA RULESOF COURT, RULE 7.101) (Rev./Eff. 1/1/03) . 90109.DISCRETION TO WAIVE RULES . 90110.FEES. 90111.RECORD TITLE. 90112.COURT ORDERED FEES FOR FIDUCIARIES AND ATTORNEYS . 91- ix -