San Joaquin Local Rules index

Source: https://www.sjcourts.org/local-rules

Local Rules

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Local Rules

Current Local Rules (Effective July 1, 2026)

The Local Rules listed below are effective July 1, 2026. Local Rules are updated twice each year, on January 1 and July 1. Prior to each update, a notice is posted at the top of this page announcing the public comment period in accordance with California Rules of Court 10.613(g)(3).

Table of Contents

Index (PDF)

General (PDF)

Criminal (PDF)

Civil (PDF)

Probate (PDF)

Juvenile (PDF)

Electronic Filing (PDF)

Family Law (PDF)

Adoption Proceedings (PDF)

Previous Local Rules

Local Rules Effective July 1, 2026 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective January 1, 2026 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective July 1, 2025 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective January 1, 2025 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective July 1, 2024 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective January 1, 2024 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective July 1, 2023 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective January 1, 2023 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective July 1, 2022 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective January 1, 2022 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective January 1, 2021 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective July 1, 2020 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective January 1, 2020 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective July 2019 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective January 2018 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective January 2017 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective July 2015 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective January 2015 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective January 2014 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective January 2013 (PDF)

Local Rules Effective January 2012 (PDF)