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San Francisco /divisions/civil-division/complex-civil-litigation¶
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Complex Civil Litigation
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Complex Civil Litigation Departments
Department 304
Judge Ethan P. Schulman
400 McAllister St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Clerk: (415) 551-3729/5948
Department 613
Judge Jeffrey S. Ross
400 McAllister St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Clerk: (415) 551-3840
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CRC Rule 3.400 - Definition
A “complex case” is an action that requires exceptional judicial management to avoid placing unnecessary burdens on the Court or the litigants and to expedite the case, keep costs reasonable, and promote effective decision making by the court, the parties, and counsel.
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Complex Civil Litigation E-Filing Instructions for Redacted and Un-Redacted (Sealed) Documents
The confidential portions of an unredacted document should be highlighted (e.g. grayscaled) to assist the judge in differentiating between what is considered confidential information and what is considered non-confidential information. For further information on e-filing procedures for sealed documents, click here.
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CRC Rule 3.400 - Definition
Special Instructions for Electronic Filing
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