RELATED CODES, RULES AND REGS
...California Rules of Court
1.6 Definitions and use of terms
1.10 Time for actions
1.20 Effective date of filing
1.30 Judicial Council forms
1.31 Mandatory forms
1.35 Optional forms
1.37 Use of forms
1.40 Statutory references on forms
1.41 Proofs of service on forms
1.42 Forms not to be rejected
1.43 Legibility
1.44 Electronically produced forms
1.100 Requests for accommodations by persons with disabilities
1.150 Photographing, recording, and broadcasting in the courtroom
1.200 Format of citations
1.201 Protection of privacy
2.2 Application
2.30 Sanctions for rules violations in civil cases
2.100 Form and format of papers presented for filing in the trial courts
2.102 One-sided paper
2.103 Size, quality, and color of papers
2.104 Font size; printing
2.105 Font style
2.106 Font color
2.107 Margins
2.108 Spacing and numbering of lines
2.109 Page numbering
2.110 Footer
2.111 Format of first page
2.112 Separate causes of action, counts, and defenses
2.113 Binding
2.114 Exhibits
2.115 Hole punching
2.116 Changes on face of paper
2.117 Conformed copies of papers
2.118 Acceptance of papers for filing
2.119 Exceptions for forms
2.131 [Repealed 1/1/14] Recycled paper
2.132 True copy certified
2.133 Hole punching
2.134 Forms longer than one page
2.135 Filing of handwritten or hand-printed forms
2.150 Authorization for computer-generated or typewritten forms for proof of service of summons and complaint
2.210 Drop box for filing documents
2.250 Construction and definitions
2.251 Electronic service
2.252 General rules on electronic filing of documents
2.253 Permissive electronic filing, mandatory electronic filing, and electronic filing by court order
2.254 Responsibilities of court
2.255 Contracts with electronic filing service providers
2.256 Responsibilities of electronic filer
2.257 Requirements for signatures on documents
2.258 Payment of filing fees
2.259 Actions by court on receipt of electronic filing
2.261 Authorization for courts to continue modifying forms for the purpose of electronic filing and forms generation
2.300 Application
2.301 Definitions
2.302 Compliance with the rules on the form and format of papers
2.303 Filing through fax filing agency
2.304 Direct filing
2.305 Requirements for signatures on documents
2.306 Service of papers by fax transmission
2.400 Court records
2.500 Statement of purpose
2.501 Application and scope
2.502 Definitions
2.503 Public access
2.504 Limitations and conditions
2.505 Contracts with vendors
2.506 Fees for electronic access
2.507 Electronic access to court calendars, indexes, and registers of actions
2.550 Sealed records
2.551 Procedures for filing records under seal
2.575 Confidential information in name change proceedings under address confidentiality program
2.576 Access to name of the petitioner
2.577 Procedures for filing confidential name change records under seal
2.580 Request for delayed public disclosure
2.585 Confidential in-camera proceedings
2.810 Temporary judges appointed by the trial courts
2.811 Court appointment of temporary judges
2.812 Requirements for court appointment of an attorney to serve as a temporary judge
2.813 Contents of training programs
2.814 Appointment of temporary judge
2.815 Continuing education
2.816 Stipulation to court-appointed temporary judge
2.817 Disclosures to the parties
2.818 Disqualifications and limitations
2.819 Continuing duty to disclose and disqualify
2.830 Temporary judges requested by the parties
2.831 Temporary judge—stipulation, order, oath, assignment, disclosure, and disqualification
2.832 Compensation
2.833 Documents and exhibits
2.834 Open proceedings; notices of proceedings, use of court facilities, and order for hearing site
2.835 Motions or applications to be heard by the court
2.900 Submission of a cause in a trial court
2.1058 Use of gender-neutral language in jury instructions
3.20 Preemption of local rules
3.300 Related cases
3.516 Motions under Code of Civil Procedure section 170.6
3.650 Duty to notify court and others of stay
3.670 Telephone appearance
3.680 Service of Notice of Stay and Early Evaluation Conference
3.682 Notice of Mandatory Evaluation Conferences
3.712 Application and exceptions
3.735 Management of short cause cases
3.769 Settlement of class actions
3.850 Purpose and function
3.851 Application
3.852 Definitions
3.853 Voluntary participation and self-determination
3.854 Confidentiality
3.855 Impartiality, conflicts of interest, disclosure, and withdrawal
3.856 Competence
3.857 Quality of mediation process
3.858 Marketing
3.859 Compensation and gifts
3.860 Attendance sheet and agreement to disclosure
3.865 Application and purpose
3.866 Definitions
3.867 Complaint coordinator
3.868 Complaint procedure required
3.871 Confidentiality of complaint proceedings, information, and records
3.872 Disqualification from subsequently serving as an adjudicator
3.900 Purposes of reference
3.901 Application for order appointing referee
3.902 Order appointing referee
3.903 Selection and qualifications of referee
3.904 Certification and disclosure by referee
3.905 Objections to the appointment
3.906 Motion to withdraw stipulation
3.907 Use of court facilities and court personnel
3.908 [Repealed]
3.910 [Repealed]
3.920 Purposes and conditions for appointment of referee
3.921 Motion for appointment of a referee
3.922 Form and contents of order appointing referee
3.923 Selection and qualification of referee
3.924 Certification and disclosure by referee
3.925 Objection to reference
3.926 Use of court facilities
3.927 [Repealed]
3.930 Documents and exhibits
3.931 Open proceedings, notice of proceedings, and order for hearing site
3.932 Motions or applications to be heard by the court
3.1010 Oral depositions by telephone, videoconference, or other remote electronic means
3.1015 [Repealed]
3.1110 General format
3.1112 Motions—and other pleadings
3.1113 Memorandum
3.1114 Applications, motions, and petitions not requiring a memorandum
3.1153 [Repealed]
3.1178 Amount of undertakings
3.1200 Application
3.1201 Required documents
3.1202 Contents of application
3.1203 Time of notice to other parties
3.1204 Contents of notice and declaration regarding notice
3.1205 Filing and presentation of the ex parte application
3.1206 Service of papers
3.1207 Appearance requirements
3.1300 Time for filing and service of motion papers
3.1304 Time of hearing
3.1306 Evidence at hearing
3.1308 Tentative rulings
3.1312 Preparation and submission of proposed order
3.1320 Demurrers
3.1332 Motion or application for continuance of trial
3.1335 Motion or application to advance, specially set, or reset trial date
3.1345 Format of discovery motions
3.1362 Motion to be relieved as counsel
3.1370 Emancipation of minors
3.1380 Mandatory settlement conferences
3.1590 Announcement of tentative decision, statement of decision and judgment
3.1591 Statement of decision, judgment, and motion for new trial following bifurcated trial
3.1600 Notice of intention to move for new trial
3.1700 Prejudgment costs
3.1702 Claiming attorney's fees
3.1800 Default judgments
4.116 Certification to juvenile court
4.325 Ignition interlock installation orders: "interest of justice" exceptions
5.2 Division title; definitions; application of rules and laws
5.4 Preemption; local rules and forms
5.7 Use of forms
5.9 Appearance by telephone
5.11 [Repealed]
5.12 Request for order regarding discovery
5.14 Sanctions for violations of rules of court in family law cases
5.16 Designation of parties
5.17 Other causes of action
5.18 Injunctive relief and reservation of jurisdiction
5.24 Joinder of persons claiming interest
5.29 Joinder of employee pension benefit plan
5.40 Filing fees
5.41 Waiver of fees and costs
5.43 Fee waiver denials; voided actions; dismissal
5.45 Repayment of waived court fees and costs in family law support actions
5.46 Waiver of fees and costs–Supreme Court or Court of Appeal
5.50 Papers issued by the court
5.52 Declaration under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
5.60 Petition or complaint; alternative relief
5.62 Appearance by respondent
5.63 Request for order to quash proceeding or responsive relief
5.66 Proof of service
5.68 Manner of service of summons and petition; response; jurisdiction
5.72 Court order for service by publication or posting when respondent's address is unknown
5.74 Pleadings and amended pleadings
5.76 Domestic partnerships
5.77 Summary dissolution
5.83 Family centered case resolution
5.90 Format of papers
5.91 Individual restraining order
5.92 Request for court order; responsive declaration
5.93 Renumbered 5.427
5.94 Order shortening time; other filing requirements; request to continue hearing and extend temporary emergency (ex parte) orders
5.96 Place and manner of filing
5.98 Meet-and-confer requirements; document exchange
5.111 Declarations supporting and responding to a request for court order
5.112.1 Declaration page limitation; exemptions
5.113 Live testimony
5.115 Judicial notice
5.123 Reporting of hearing proceedings
5.125 Preparation, service, and submission of order after hearing
5.130 Request for Special Immigrant Juvenile findings
5.151 Request for temporary emergency (ex parte) orders; application; required documents
5.165 Requirements for notice
5.167 Service of application; temporary restraining orders
5.169 Personal appearance at hearing for temporary emergency orders
5.170 Matters not requiring notice to other parties
5.175 [Repealed 1/1/13] Bifurcation of issues
5.210 Court-connected child custody mediation
5.215 Domestic violence protocol for Family Court Services
5.220 Court-ordered child custody evaluations
5.225 Appointment requirements for child custody evaluators
5.230 Domestic violence training standards for court-appointed child custody investigators and evaluators
5.235 Ex parte communication in child custody proceedings
5.240 Appointment of counsel to represent a child in family law proceedings
5.241 Compensation of counsel appointed to represent a child in a family law proceeding
5.242 Qualifications, rights, and responsibilities of counsel appointed to represent a child in family law proceedings
5.250 Children's participation and testimony in family court proceedings
5.260 General provisions regarding support cases
5.275 Standards for computer software to assist in determining support
5.300 Purpose, authority, and definitions
5.305 Hearing of matters by a judge under Family Code sections 4251(a) and 4252(b)(7)
5.310 Use of existing family law forms
5.311 Implementation of new and revised governmental forms by local child support agencies
5.315 Memorandum of points and authorities
5.320 Attorney of record in support actions under title IV-D of the Social Security Act
5.324 Telephone appearance in title IV-D hearings and conferences
5.325 Procedures for clerk's handling of combined summons and complaint
5.330 Procedures for child support case registry form
5.335 Procedures for hearings on interstate income withholding orders
5.340 Judicial education for child support commissioners
5.350 Procedures for hearings to set aside voluntary declarations of paternity when no previous action has been filed
5.355 Minimum standards of training for court clerk staff whose assignment includes title IV-D child support cases
5.360 Appearance by local child support agency
5.365 Procedure for consolidation of child support orders
5.370 Party designation in interstate and intrastate cases
5.372 Transfer of title IV-D case to a tribal court
5.375 Procedure for a support obligor to file a motion regarding mistaken identity
5.380 Agreement and judgment of parentage in Domestic Violence Prevention Act cases
5.381 Modification of child custody, visitation, and support orders in Domestic Violence Prevention Act cases
5.386 Procedures for filing a tribal court protective order
5.390 Bifurcation of issues
5.392 Interlocutory appeals
5.393 Setting trials and long-cause hearings
5.394 Trial or hearing brief
5.401 Default
5.402 Request for default; forms
5.405 Judgment checklists
5.407 Review of default and uncontested judgments submitted on the basis of declaration under Family Code section 2336
5.409 Default and uncontested hearings on judgments submitted on the basis of declarations under Family Code section 2336
5.411 Stipulated judgments
5.413 Notice of entry of judgment
5.415 Completion of notice of entry of judgment
5.420 Domestic violence procedures for court-connected settlement service providers
5.425 Limited scope representation; application of rules
5.427 Attorney's fees and costs
5.430 Minimum standards for the Office of the Family Law Facilitator
5.440 Related cases
5.445 Court communication protocol for domestic violence and child custody orders
5.451 Contact after adoption agreement
5.460 Request for sibling contact information
5.475 Custody and visitation orders following termination of a juvenile court proceeding or probate court guardianship proceeding
5.480 [ICWA] Application
5.481 [ICWA] Inquiry and notice
5.482 [ICWA] Proceedings after notice
5.483 [ICWA] Transfer of case
5.484 [ICWA] Placement of an Indian child
5.485 [ICWA] Termination of parental rights
5.486 [ICWA] Petition to invalidate orders
5.487 [ICWA] Adoption record keeping
5.490 Adoption of a child resident in the United States by a resident of a foreign country party to the Convention of 29 May 1993 on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Convention or Hague Adoption Convention)
5.491 Adoption of a child resident in the United States by a resident of a foreign country not party to the Hague Adoption Convention
5.492 Adoption by a United States resident of a child resident in a foreign country that is party to the Hague Adoption Convention
5.495 Firearm relinquishment procedures
5.502 Definitions and use of terms
5.510 Proper court; determination of child's residence; exclusive jurisdiction
5.522 Remote filing
5.530 Persons present
5.531 Appearance by telephone (§388; Pen. Code §2625)
5.534 General provisions—all proceedings
5.538 Conduct of proceedings held before a referee not acting as a temporary judge
5.540 Orders of referees not acting as temporary judges
5.605 Emancipation of minors
5.616 Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children
5.620 Orders after filing under section 300
5.635 Parentage
5.637 Family Finding (§§ 309(e), 628(d))
5.651 Educational and developmental-services decisionmaking rights
5.655 Program requirements for Court Appointed Special Advocate programs
5.662 Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) guardian ad litem for a child subject to a juvenile dependency petition
5.664 Training requirements for children's counsel in delinquency proceedings (§ 634.3)
5.670 Initial hearing; detention hearings; time limit on custody; setting jurisdiction hearing; visitation (§§ 309, 311, 313, 315, 362.1)
5.705 Setting a hearing under Section 366.26
5.706 Family maintenance review hearings (§364)
5.707 Review or dispositional hearing requirements for child approaching majority (§§224.1, 366(a)(1)(F), 366.3, 366.31, 16501.1(f)(16))
5.708 General review hearing requirements
5.725 Selection of permanent plan (§§ 366.24, 366.26, 727.31)
5.726 Prospective adoptive parent designation (§§ 366.26(n), 16010.6)
5.727 Proposed removal (§366.26(n))
5.728 Emergency removal (§366.26(n))
5.730 Adoption (§§ 366.24, 366.26(e), Fam. Code, § 8600 et seq.)
7.103 Signature and verification of pleadings
7.104 Execution and verification of amended pleadings, amendments to pleadings, and supplements to pleadings; use of Judicial Council forms
7.204 Duty to apply for order increasing bond
7.454 Ex parte application for order authorizing sale of securities or other personal property
7.550 Effect of waiver of account
7.700 Compensation paid in advance
7.701 Allowance on account of statutory compensation
7.702 Petition for extraordinary compensation
7.703 Extraordinary compensation
7.704 Apportionment of statutory compensation
7.705 Calculation of statutory compensation
7.706 Compensation when personal representative is an attorney
7.707 Application of compensation provisions
7.750 Application of rules to guardianships and conservatorships
7.751 Petitions for orders allowing compensation for guardians or conservators and their attorneys
7.752 Court may order accounting before allowing compensation
7.753 Contingency fee agreements in guardianships and conservatorships
7.754 Use of paralegals in the performance of legal services for the guardian or conservator
7.755 Advance payments and periodic payments to guardians, conservators, and to their attorneys on account for future services
7.776 Compensation of trustees
7.955 Attorney's fees for services to a minor or a person with a disability
7.1003 Confidential guardianship status report form
7.1004 Termination of guardianship
7.1005 Service of copy of final account or report after resignation or removal of guardian
7.1006 Service of copy of final account on termination of guardianship
7.1007 Settlement of accounts and release by former minor
7.1008 Visitation by former guardian after termination of guardianship
7.1052 Termination of conservatorship
7.1053 Service of final account of removed or resigned conservator
7.1054 Service of final account after termination of conservatorship
8.70 Application, construction, and definitions
8.71 Electronic filing
8.72 Responsibilities of court
8.73 Contracts with electronic filing service providers
8.74 Responsibilities of electronic filer
8.75 Requirements for signatures on documents
8.76 Payment of filing fees
8.77 Actions by court on receipt of electronic filing
8.78 Electronic service
8.79 Court order requiring electronic service
8.80 Statement of purpose
8.81 Application and scope
8.82 Definitions
8.83 Public access
8.84 Limitations and conditions
8.85 Fees for copies of electronic records
8.90 Privacy in opinions
8.100 Filing the appeal
8.104 Time to appeal
8.108 Extending the time to appeal
8.130 Reporter's transcript
8.137 Settled statement
8.155 Augmenting and correcting the record
8.200 Briefs by parties and amici curiae
8.204 Contents and form of briefs
8.208 Certificate of Interested Entities or Persons
8.244 Settlement, abandonment, voluntary dismissal, and compromise
8.254 New authorities
8.272 Remittitur
8.276 Costs and sanctions
8.278 Costs on appeal
8.400 Application
8.406 Time to appeal
8.450 Notice of intent to file writ petition to review order setting hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26
8.452 Writ petition to review order setting hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26
8.486 Petitions
8.528 Disposition
8.702 Appeals
8.764 [Repealed] Costs on appeal
8.891 Costs and sanctions in civil appeals
8.966 Examination of witnesses
8.1105 Publication of appellate opinions
8.1115 Citation of opinions
9.4 Oath required when admitted to practice law
9.6 Roll of attorneys admitted to practice
9.7 Online reporting by attorneys
9.22 Suspension of members of the State Bar for failure to comply with judgment or order for child or family support.
10.614 Local court forms
10.701 Qualifications and education of subordinate judicial officers
10.703 Subordinate judicial officers: complaints and notice requirements
10.740 Responsibilities of the trial courts for temporary judge programs
10.741 Duties and authority of the presiding judge
10.742 Use of attorneys as court-appointed temporary judges
10.743 Administrator of temporary judges program
10.744 Application procedures to serve as a court-appointed temporary judge
10.745 Performance
10.746 Complaints
10.960 Court self-help centers