Contra Costa /divisions/civil/motions-and-hearings/ex-parte-motions

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Ex-Parte Motions

Family Law: Ex Parte Applications

Probate Law: Temporary Conservatorships

Probate Law: Temporary Guardianships

Probate Law: General Probate Matters

Civil Law: Ex Parte Applications

Family Law: Ex Parte Applications

Submit your application here:

Spinetta Family Law Center

751 Pine Street, Martinez, CA 94553

Window #10

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Notice Requirements

By mail, facsimile, or in person

See Local Rules for details.

Probate Law: Temporary Conservatorships

Note: General conservatorship petition must be filed prior to submission of temporary petition.

Submit your application here:

Wakefield Taylor Courthouse

725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553

Probate File Examiners Offices, Room 210

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Please Note: Must sign in between the hours of 8:00 am to 9:00 am or we will be unable to assist you that same day

(Paperwork must show the matter scheduled at 9:00 am)

Notice Requirements

Proposed Conservatee: By personal service at least 5 Court days before hearing

2nd Degree Relatives: By mail at least 5 court days before hearing

If notice is not provided as described above, Judicial Council forms GC-112 & GC-115 are required

Probate Law: Temporary Guardianships

Submit your application here:

Wakefield Taylor Courthouse

725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553

Probate File Examiners Offices, Second Floor, Room 210

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Please Note: Must sign in between the hours of 8:00 am to 9:00 am or we will be unable to assist you that same day

(Paperwork must show the matter scheduled at 9:00 am)

Notice Requirements

Personal service on parents 5 court days in advance or fully executed GC-211 waiving notice of hearing.

Probate Law: General Probate Matters

Submit your application here:

Wakefield Taylor Courthouse

725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553

Probate File Examiners Offices, Room 210

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Please Note: Must sign in between the hours of 8:00 am to 9:00 am or we will be unable to assist you that same day

(Paperwork must show the matter scheduled at 9:00 am)

Notice Requirements

24 hour notice before 9:30 am by telephone, facsimile or e-mail

Civil Law: Ex Parte Applications

Effective September 15, 2025, ex parte applications are governed by Standing Order. Please see the Public Notice concerning Civil ex parte procedures.

Notice Requirements

24 hour notice pursuant to CRC 3.1200-3.1207

Must provide written declaration reflecting the specific time notice was given and place for appearance