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Contra Costa /divisions/civil/complex-litigation

Source: https://contracosta.courts.ca.gov/divisions/civil/complex-litigation

Complex Litigation

Complex Litigation Information

NOTICE: If you are placing documents on the "File and Serve" platform for the Complex Litigation Department, these documents are "SERVE ONLY." They are not filed with the Court. You must file through the Odyssey e-filing system.

Department 16 - Judge Benjamin Reyes II

Clerk: Anna Nuestro

Email: Dept16@contracosta.courts.ca.gov

Phone: (925) 608-1116

Department 16 Pre Trial Orders

Technology in the Courtroom

The Complex Litigation department is a “high tech” courtroom. This equipment is fully integrated to help you present evidence in court. Please read the Evidence Presentation Equipment instructions so that you will know how to use this equipment before trial.

Important Links

California Rules of Court : Electronic Service (2.251)

Initial Case Assignment Order

Sample Good Faith Settlement Order

Sample Bench Trial and Issue Conference Order

Sample Trial and Issue Conference Order

Issue Conference Check List

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