Solano — Rule 10 – Administration

Source: https://solano.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/rule_10_july_2026.pdf

Superior Court of California County of Solano

Rule 10 – Administration

10.1 EXECUTIVE OFFICER

A majority of the judges of the court may appoint a court executive officer pursuant to section 71620 of the Government Code who also acts as jury commissioner and clerk of the court. Any reference in these rules, the California Rules of Court, or statutes, to the executive officer, clerk of the court or jury commissioners refers to the executive officer, who functions in each of these capacities.

The powers, duties and responsibilities transferred from the county clerk to the court executive officer pursuant to this rule include all of those performed by the county clerk with respect to court sections, proceedings and records.

The county clerk is hereby relieved of any obligation imposed by law with respect to the above powers, duties and responsibilities. This rule does not transfer from the county clerk to the court executive officer obligations in reference to the issuance of marriage licenses or the filing of fictitious business names.

(Rule 10.1 amended effective January 1, 2010; adopted effective July 1, 1988.)

10.2 RESERVATION OF GOVERNMENT CODE 71620 POWERS

The Court reserves the power to delegate to the Court Executive Officer any other functions, duties and responsibilities relating to the operation of the court not otherwise specifically set forth in this chapter, as provided for by Government Code 71620.

(Rule 10.2 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Rule 10.4 effective January 1, 1991; former Rule 10.2, which concerned transfer of staff, repealed effective January 1, 2010.)

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www.solano.courts.ca.gov July 2026

Superior Court of California County of Solano

www.solano.courts.ca.gov July 2026