
Local Rule 1.3 – Courtroom Dress – No person shall appear via Zoom or in court unless wearing a shirt, shoes, pants (or skirt), dress or other appropriate attire (no shorts, sleeveless shirts).
Local Rule 1.4 – Late Appearance – An attorney, defendant or other person who is late for a scheduled court appearance may be subject to disciplinary action such as sanctions or contempt proceedings.
Local Rule 1.11 – Attorney’s Fees For Court-Appointed Counsel – Attorneys appointed by the Court to represent parties shall submit billings for their services at least once per year and may not bill for services that span multiple years. This rule is applicable whether or not the Court, the County of Marin or the individual parties are responsible for paying for these legal services.
Local Rule 2.15 – Issue Conference: A. Attendance – The Issue Conference shall be held before the trial judge. Trial counsel for each party must attend such conference. The trial judge may also require all parties and claims representatives to attend.
Local Rule 2.21 – Documents Not Filed or Admitted at Hearing or Trial – Documents not filed or admitted at a hearing or trial and left at the courthouse will be discarded immediately following the hearing or trial without notice to the parties. This includes binders and boxes containing the documents.
Local Rule 3.8 – Motions for Consolidation – In the event that a motion for consolidation is made in cases assigned to different departments, the motion shall be heard in the department that has the oldest case sought to be consolidated.
Local Rule 6.3 – Ex Parte Matters: C. Timing – 1. Ex parte applications and supporting documents must be filed no later than 10:00 a.m. two (2) court days before the application is to be heard. 2. Any written opposition must be filed by 3:30 p.m. one (1) court day before the application is to be heard.
Local Rule 6.5 – Settlement Conferences: C. Required Attendance – Attendance at settlement conferences by all counsel (with settlement authority and complete familiarity with the case) is required. Counsel must be accompanied by their client.
Local Rule 7.22 – Trial Readiness Conference: A. At-Issue Memorandum – Neither party shall file an At-Issue Memorandum until both parties have served a preliminary declaration of disclosure, or pursued available remedies, as set forth in Family Code §§ 2103 and 2104, and the respondent has filed a response to the petition. The At-Issue Memorandum is a Local Form (FL018) available at Legal Self Help Center, or online at Local Forms | Superior Court of California | County of Marin.
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