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Ventura — Proposed Changes to Local Forms

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2026-09-26
Last updated
2026-09-27
Jurisdiction
Ventura County

Ventura — Proposed Changes to Local Forms

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RETURN FAX TO: Dept. 31-36: (805) 477-5893 OR Scan to Chambersfax30-37@ventura.courts.ca.gov VN230 ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name and Address) Telephone Number FOR COURT USE ONLY

E-MAIL ADDRESS

ATTORNEY FOR (Name):

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA 800 SOUTH VICTORIA AVE. VENTURA, CA 93009 PETITIONER: CASE NUMBER: RESPONDENT:

REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE ($20) OFF CALENDAR HEARING DATE: TIME: MOTION / RFO MSC TRIAL / EVIDENTIARY HEARING COURTROOM:

MEDIATION: To continue a mediation, you must: obtain a new date(s) from Family Court Services at 805 289-8735 before submitting this form to the Court at Fax: (805) 477- 5893 or Scan: Chambersfax30-37@ventura.courts.ca.gov

► The new mediation date is: @

MOTION / RFO / MSC ONLY: [submit form no less than TWO COURT DAYS before date currently set] This is the first request for a stipulated continuance. (Both parties must sign this form) This matter has been continued before. Total number of prior continuances: The parties are requesting another continuance. Attached is a declaration that establishes good cause to continue. The requested date / time is: @ I have not served the other party with the Motion / RFO and want to take the matter off calendar. The parties agree to have the Motion / RFO taken off calendar. (Both parties must sign this form) The parties agree to have the MSC taken off-calendar because it is: (Both parties must sign this form) Not Ready Settled. A status conference or CRC re: submission of judgment will be set by court.

EVIDENTIARY HEARING / TRIAL ONLY: (Both parties must sign this form) This request is filed: more than 30 days in advance for good cause set forth in the declaration less than 30 days in advance due to extraordinary circumstances set forth in the declaration. Number of prior continuances: The judicial secretary has reserved the continued date of @ Off Calendar This matter is settled. A CRC re: Submission of Judgment will be set by the court (Trials only).

Signature of Requesting Party or Attorney Phone No. Fax No. or email Date

Signature of Responding Party or Attorney Phone No. Fax No. or email Date

Signature of DCSS (if applicable) ----- ORDER -----

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ADDITIONAL ORDERS:

Date Judicial Officer

Mandatory Form REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE / OFF CALENDAR VCSC Rule 9.12; VN230 (Rev. 10/25) Gov. Code 70677(c)

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VN250

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA FOR COURT USE ONLY

800 SOUTH VICTORIA AVE., VENTURA, CA 93009 3855 – F ALAMO ST., SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063-2210 4353 VINEYARD AVE., OXNARD, CA 93036

INTERPRETING SERVICES, 805-289-8799 VCSCInterpreting@ventura.courts.ca.gov

CASE NUMBER:

REQUEST FOR INTERPRETER

Fill out this form and submit it at least two (2) court days before your hearing for Spanish and ten (10) court days before your hearing for all other languages (including ASL).

Return this form to the clerk in one of the following offices as soon as possible: Civil & Unlawful Detainer – Room 208, Ventura Courthouse Small Claims & Family Law – Room 210, Ventura Courthouse Juvenile/Probate – Room 122, Oxnard (Juvenile) Courthouse

All requests are evaluated in accordance with the priorities as set forth in Evidence Code §756.

Contact Information of Person(s) Needing an Interpreter

  1. Name(s):

  2. Phone number:

  3. E-mail:

  4. Language needed: Spanish Mixteco ASL (American Sign Language) Mandarin

    Other:

Court Hearing or Event

  1. Date: Time: Department: Family Law Civil Small Claims Probate Unlawful Detainer

    I agree that if an interpreter is no longer needed, I will immediately notify the interpreters’ office. I understand that

    pursuant to Local Rule 20.04, if I do not provide at least 48 hours’ notice of cancellation, the court may set an Order to Show Cause hearing re: why monetary sanctions should not be imposed for the failure to adhere to the rule.

Name of Person Making this Request

  1. (First Name) (Last Name)

Date:

Mandatory Form Page 1 of 1VN250 (Rev. 01/2627) REQUEST FOR INTERPRETER

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  • Este formulario no debe presentarse ante el tribunal. Debe utilzarse únicamente como guía de referencia para la traducción.- - Por favor, complete y presente la versión en inglés del formulario VN250. - VN250SP

TRIBUNAL SUPERIOR DE CALIFORNIA, CONDADO DE VENTURA SÓLO PARA EL TRIBUNAL

800 SOUTH VICTORIA AVE., VENTURA, CA 93009 3855 – F ALAMO ST., SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063-2210 4353 VINEYARD AVE., OXNARD, CA 93036

OFICINA DE INTÉRPRETES, 805-289-8799 VCSCInterpreting@ventura.courts.ca.gov

NÚMERO DE CAUSA:

SOLICITUD PARA INTÉRPRETE

Llene este formulario y preséntelo por lo menos dos (2) días hábiles antes de la audiencia para español y diez (10) días hábiles antes de la audiencia para los demás idiomas (incluyendo Lenguaje de Señas Americano)

Devuelva este formulario al empleado en una de las siguientes oficinas lo antes posible: Asuntos en lo Civil y Juicios de Desalojo – Oficina 208, Tribunal de Ventura Reclamos Menores y Derecho en lo Familiar – Oficina 210, Tribunal de Ventura Tribunal de Menores/Sucesiones – Oficina 122, Tribunal (de Menores) de Oxnard

Se dará prioridad a las solicitudes según el artículo 756 del Código de Evidencias.

Información de la(s) persona(s) que necesita(n) intérprete:

  1. Nombre(s):

Número de 2. teléfono:

Dirección

de correo 3. electrónico

  1. Idioma: Español Mixteco Mandarín Lenguaje a Señas Norteamericano

    Otro:

Audiencia o Evento en el Tribunal

  1. Fecha: Hora: Sala:

    Familia Civil Reclamos Menores Sucesiones Juicios de Desalojo

    Acepto que, si ya no se necesita un intérprete, notificaré de inmediato a la oficina de intérpretes. Entiendo que, de conformidad con la Norma Local 20.04, si no notifico la cancelación con al menos 48 horas de antelación, el tribunal puede dictar una orden para una audiencia de justificación, en la cual la parte tendrá que indicar por qué no se deben imponer sanciones monetarias por el incumplimiento de la regla

Nombre de la persona que hace esta solicitud.

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  • Este formulario no debe presentarse ante el tribunal. Debe utilzarse únicamente como guía de referencia para la traducción.- - Por favor, complete y presente la versión en inglés del formulario VN250. - (Nombre) (Apellido)

Fecha: _______________________

Formulario Obligatorio VN250SP (Rev. 01/2627) SOLICITUD PARA INTÉRPRETE

Optional Form REQUEST FOR INTERPRETER Page 1 of 1 VN250, (New 01/16)

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VN280 FOR COURT USE ONLY ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name & Address):

TELEPHONE NO.:
E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional):
ATTORNEY FOR (Name): BAR NO.:
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF VENTURA
800 South Victoria Ave
Ventura, CA 93009
PETITIONER:
RESPONDENT:
CASE NUMBER: DECLARATION AND ORDER TO INSPECT CONFIDENTIAL
PARENTAGE FILE (FAMILY LAW)
Pursuant to Family Code section 7643, an attorney of record or party to a case may inspect a confidential parentage file.
All other persons must obtain a court order to access a confidential file.
I request an order for (name of agent): to inspect

documents and/or obtain copies from the court file. 1. Name of alleged father: 2. Name of mother: 3. I am the attorney for: Petitioner Respondent other and I have obtained the consent of the party to this action to authorize an agent to inspect the permanent record. I am a party to the action. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am a party or attorney of record authorized to allow the above-mentioned requestor to inspect and/or copy documents in the above-entitled parentage action, pursuant to Family Code section 7643.

Date:
(SIGNATURE OF DECLARANT)
4. I am an employee of the District Attorney Child Abduction and
Recovery Unit. A copy of my District Attorney employee identification card is attached. Pursuant to Family Code
sections 3130 to 3132, I request an order allowing me to inspect and/or obtain certified copies as necessary to
perform emergency functions related to the expedited location and recovery of minor children who are subject
to the jurisdiction of the Ventura Superior Court.
The whereabouts of the party in possession of the child is not known; OR
There is reason to believe that the party may not appear in the proceedings although ordered to appear
personally with the child pursuant to Family Code section 3430; OR
A custody or visitation order has been entered by a court of competent jurisdiction, and the child has been
taken or detained in violation of the order.

5. I am an employee of the District Attorney Child Abduction and
Recovery Unit. A copy of my District Attorney employee identification card is attached. I request an order allowing
me to inspect and/or obtain certified copies as necessary to perform non-emergency functions of compliance
related to the custody order of minor children who are subject to the jurisdiction of the Ventura Superior Court.
Good cause is offered as follows:
________________________________________________________________________________________
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

Date: (SIGNATURE OF DECLARANT)

Mandatory Form VN280 (New 01/27)

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VN280 CASE NAME: CASE NUMBER: vs.

ORDER
The court denies the attached request for an Order to Inspect Confidential Parentage File.

The court grants the attached request to inspect obtain copies of the Confidential Parentage File.
No information contained in the documents inspected or copied may be disseminated.
District Attorney Child Abduction and Recovery Unit’s right to view file will terminate when relieved from
appointment.

Right to view file will terminate on _____________________.

Other orders: ____________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________

Date: (JUDICIAL OFFICER)

DECLARATION AND ORDER TO INSPECT CONFIDENTIAL PARENTAGE FILE (FAMILY LAW)

Mandatory Form VN280 (New 01/27)

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF VENTURA Jury Services Department Hall of Justice, Room 113 800 South Victoria Avenue Ventura, CA 93009 (805) 289-8661

Health Care Provider Note Instructions

If you are under the age of 70 and have a physical or mental disability or impairment that would prevent you from serving as a juror, you must provide a Health Care Provider’s note, pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 2.1008. Note Requirements: • Must be on the Health Care Provider’s letterhead or prescription pad. • Must include your full name and badge number ______________________. • Must indicate that you cannot currently serve Jury Duty. • No diagnosis is necessary.

If you are requesting a permanent medical excuse, the note must state that you have a permanent physical or mental disability or impairment that makes you incapable of performing jury service, pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 2.1009. Note Requirements: • Must be on the Health Care Provider’s letterhead. • Must be signed by the Health Care Provider. • Must include your full name and badge number_______________________. • Must state that you have a permanent physical or mental disability or impairment.

You may submit your Health Care Provider’s note to Jury Services by: • Fax to 805-477-5869; • Email to jury-service@ventura.courts.ca.gov; or • Online at www.ventura.courts.ca.gov, click on Jury Service, click Respond Online, go to Upload Documents.

VN281 HEALTH CARE PROVIDER NOTE INSTRUCTIONS

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