Random Local Rules of Court – El Dorado County

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Rule 2.00.12 Duty Judge Each of the judges shall serve 1 week at a time as duty judge on a rotating basis. Each 1 week period shall commence on Friday at 5:00 p.m. and continue until the following Friday at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted on the schedule.

Rule 2.00.14 Alcoholic Beverages Open containers of alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all areas of the courthouse and may not be brought into the courthouse unless the container and its contents are to be used as an exhibit in a court proceeding.

Rule 4.00.04 Conforming Copies The clerk will confirm a maximum of 2 copies of any document at the time of filing. Additional copies will be provided by photocopying and the standard fee for photocopying will be charged.

Rule 7.10.04 Continuances Litigants may request a change of date for a law and motion matter one time only; no other continuances will be allowed. (**Additional information located in the Rules of Court)

Rule 7.12.02 Policy It is the policy of the Superior Court to manage all cases subject to these rules to ensure proper preparation and timely disposition. The goal for timely disposition is to conclude 90% of the subject cases within 12 months after filing the complaint, 98% within 18 months, and 100% within 24 months.

8.09.03 Temporary Spousal Support In the typical case, spousal support for temporary awards is calculated at 40% of the supporting spouse’s net income and subject to a reduction by 50% of the supporting spouse’s net income.

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