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Rule 2.8 Late Filing – A paper presented late for filing, or filed the day before a hearing, will be accepted for filing by the clerk, but may not be placed in the court file prior to the hearing. It is the responsibility of the party filing such paper to deliver a copy thereof to the judge presiding over the matter.
Rule 2.16 Administrative Recordings – The Court electronically records some court proceedings, which are used by the Court for administrative purposes only. Any request for a copy of an administrative recording must be made by notice motion scheduled before the Presiding Judge.
Rule 2.20 Electronic Delivery of Court Documents – Documents submitted to the court electronically in all case types must be formatted so that each single, separate, and complete document or form is submitted as a single, separate, and complete electronic document. Electronic documents that consolidate multiple documents or multiple electronic documents that contain pieces of a single paper document will be rejected by the Court. Electronic documents must comply with the formatting and quality rules provided in Local Rule 2.18.
Rule 3.1.12 Post Trial – In matters tried by a Court without a jury, the prevailing party (or the party designated by the Court) shall file the judgment with the Court within thirty (30) days after the Court awards judgment.
Rule 3.2.9 Conduct of Hearing – Parties may submit matters without being personally present at a hearing only if they notify opposing counsel and the clerk prior to the date and time set for such matters. Failure to do so shall be deemed cause for ordering such matters off the calendar or for ruling in the absence of the parties.
Rule 4.1.11 Telephone Appearance – Telephone Appearances are not permitted in criminal proceedings.
Rule 5.1.19 Referral to Counseling – Where custody or visitation is in dispute, the parties shall, preferably in writing, address the issues in Family Code §§3190-3192, including (1) any alleged substantial danger to the best interests of the child, and (2) the manner in which counseling is in the best interests of the child.
Rule 5.1.13 Disqualification of Court Expert – No expert appointed by the Court to perform an independent custody evaluation under Family Code Section 3110 and Rule 5.220 of the California Rules of Court may be peremptorily challenged.
Rule 7.3 Probate Examiner – Counsel may telephone the Probate Examiner’s Office to determine if there are any defects in the file two days prior to the hearing.
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