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Source: https://www.butte.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026-final-edit_san.pdf

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF BUTTE RULES

Superior Court of California, County of Butte

Local Court Rules Effective July 1, 2026

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The Superior Court of California, County of Butte, has adopted the following Local Rules of Court: Local Rule Title Effective Date 1 General Rules July 1, 1990

2 Law and Motion July 1, 1989

3 Administration of Civil Litigation July 1, 1992

4 Administration of Unlawful Detainers July 1, 1997

6 Alternative Dispute Resolution January 1, 2006

9 Custody/Visitation Mediation July 1, 1990

12 Probate Rules July 1, 1998

13 Documents Presented for Filing July 1, 1989

14 Attorney Fees & Cost Reimbursement January 1, 1991

15 Family-Centered Case Resolution Process January 1, 2013

16 Family Law July 1, 1990

17 Juvenile Court Rules (Attorneys Representing July 1, 1996
Parties in Dependency Proceedings)
18 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) January 1, 2001

19 Domestic Violence Coordination Rules July 1, 2004

20 Criminal Law January 1, 2017

21 Electronic Filing July 1, 2017

22 Appellate Division Rules July 1, 2008

50 Administrative Rules July 1, 1996

51 Complaint Procedures July 1, 2019 i

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF BUTTE RULES

APPLICABILITY OF RULES. Pursuant to the passage of Proposition 220 on June 2, 1998 and the unanimous vote to unify by the Butte County Judges, the Courts in Butte County are a unified Superior Court. Unless otherwise noted, Rules are applicable to all cases including cases of limited jurisdiction.

The Uniform Local Superior Court Rules of the Third Appellate District (Third Appellate District Rules) are no longer in effect in the Butte County Superior Court.

To the extent any previously adopted "policy" of the Butte County Superior Court is in conflict with Butte County Local Rules 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 50, or 51 the new Local Rule supersedes the previous policy. Local Court Rules adopted previously are hereby superseded by these Rules.

Copies of the Superior Court of California, County of Butte Local Rules of Court and subsequent amendments have been filed with the Judicial Council and the Clerk of the Court in accordance with Government Code Section 68071 and California Rule of Court 10.613. Copies of the Rules may be purchased from the Clerk of the Court at One Court Street, Oroville, CA 95965.

DATED: May 2026 19~ SHARF ELMALLAH, Court Executive.Officer ii

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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF BUTTE RULES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Rule 12 — PROBATE RULES¶

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LOCAL RULE 15 FAMILY-CENTERED CASE RESOLUTION PROCESS (Effective 1/1/13, as amended 7/1/13, as amended 7/1/20) 15.1 AUTHORITY ....................................................................................................................... 61 15.2 APPLICABILITY ................................................................................................................. 61 15.3 STATUS CONFERENCE ..................................................................................................... 61 15.4 ATTENDANCE AT STATUS CONFERENCE ................................................................................... 61 15.5 PRE-STATUS CONFERENCE REQUIREMENTS ............................................................. 61 15.6 STATUS CONFERENCE AND COURT’S ROLE .............................................................. 62

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Rule 16 — FAMILY LAW¶

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16.7 FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR COMPLAINT PROCESS .................................................. 66 16.8 LENGTHY MATTERS ......................................................................................................... 66 16.9 MEET AND CONFER REQUIREMENT ............................................................................ 66 16.10 EVIDENCE AT A HEARING ON AN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE OR NOTICE OF MOTION ...................................................................................................................... 67 16.11 DISCOVERY ........................................................................................................................ 67 16.12 CHILD AND SPOUSAL SUPPORT PROCEEDINGS ........................................................ 67 16.13 STIPULATIONS ................................................................................................................... 69 16.14 CHANGE OF VENUE ......................................................................................................... 69 16.15 TRIAL, SHORT AND LONG CAUSE EVIDENTIARY HEARINGS ................................ 69 16.16 VALUATION DATE FOR ASSETS OTHER THAN TRIAL DATE ................................... 75 16.17 APPROVAL OR INCORPORATION OF PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT .. 76 16.18 DEFAULT OR UNCONTESTED JUDGMENT .................................................................. 76 16.19 MINOR’S COUNSEL .......................................................................................................... 80 16.20 RESERVED .......................................................................................................................... 81 16.21 POLICIES FOR FAMILY LAW ........................................................................................... 81 16.22 RESULT OF FAILURE TO COMPLY ................................................................................. 82 16.23 RESERVED .......................................................................................................................... 83 16.24 CONTEMPT HEARINGS .................................................................................................... 83 16.25 PETITIONS TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS AND FREE A MINOR FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL ......................................................................................... 84 16.26 ADOPTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 84 16.27 PARENTING COORDINATOR GUIDELINES (CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION) .................................................................................................................................... 84

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Rule 19 — DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATION RULES¶

LOCAL RULE 19 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COORDINATION RULES (Effective 7/1/04) 19.1 COURT COMMUNICATION .............................................................................................. 105 19.2 AVOIDING CONFLICTING ORDERS ............................................................................... 105 19.3 MODIFICATION OF CRIMINAL ORDERS ...................................................................... 105 19.4 COEXISTING CRIMINAL AND FAMILY OR JUVENILE ORDERS .............................. 105 19.5 ISSUANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRAINING ORDERS ................................. 105

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Rule 20 — CRIMINAL LAW¶

LOCAL RULE 20 CRIMINAL LAW (Effective Date 1/1/17, as amended 7/1/17, as amended 7/1/19, as amended 4/2/20, as amended 1/1/25) 20.1 FELONY TRIAL ASSIGNMENT CALENDAR (TAC) ...................................................... 106 20.2 DISCOVERY ....................................................................................................................... 106 20.3 MANDATORY CRIMINAL FORMS .................................................................................. 106 20.4 MOTIONS FOR RELEASE OF AN IN-CUSTODY DEFENDANT CHARGED WITH OR SENTENCED ON A MISDEMEANOR OFFENSE .......................................... 106

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Rule 21 — ELECTRONIC FILING¶

LOCAL RULE 21 ELECTRONIC FILING (Effective Date 7/1/17, as amended 7/1/18, as amended 1/1/19, as amended 7/1/19, as amended 7/1/20, as amended 7/1/23) 21.1 AUTHORITY ....................................................................................................................... 107 21.2 ELECTRONIC FILING SERVICE PROVIDERS ............................................................... 107 21.3 FILING DATES AND TIMES .................................................................................................................. 107 21.4 LIMITATIONS ON FILINGS .............................................................................................. 107

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LOCAL RULE 51 COMPLAINT PROCEDURES (Effective date 7/1/19, as amended 7/1/25) 51.1 COMPLAINTS REGARDING ASSIGNED JUDGES ........................................................ 112 51.2 COMPLAINTS REGARDING TEMPORARY JUDGE PRO TEM .................................... 112 51.3 COMPLAINTS AGAINST SUBORDINATE JUDICIAL OFFICERS ................................ 112 51.4 COMPLAINTS AGAINST COURT EMPLOYEES ........................................................... 112 51.5 LANGUAGE ACCESS COMPLAINTS .............................................................................. 113 ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 114 SUBJECT INDEX ............................................................................................................................. 115 FORMS INDEX BY ID NUMBER ................................................................................................... 123 FORMS INDEX BY NAME ............................................................................................................. 125 SAMPLE FORMS ............................................................................................................................. 127

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LOCAL RULE 1 GENERAL RULES (Effective Date: 7/1/90, as amended 7/1/03, as amended 7/1/04, as amended 1/1/06, as amended 7/1/06, as amended 7/1/08, as amended 1/1/09, as amended 7/1/09, as amended 7/1/11, as amended 1/1/12, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 1/1/13, as amended 7/1/13, as amended 1/1/14, as amended 7/1/14, as amended 7/1/16, as amended 1/1/18, as amended 1/1/19, as amended 7/1/19, as amended 1/1/20, as amended 4/2/20, as amended 4/23/20, as amended 5/18/20, as amended 6/15/20, as amended 7/1/20, as amended 7/10/20, as amended 7/21/20, as amended 10/26/20, as amended 7/8/21, 7/1/22, as amended 1/1/23, as amended 1/1/24, as amended 7/1/25, as amended 7/1/26) 1.1 RESERVED (Effective 7/1/90) 1.2 FILING OF MOTIONS IN LIMINE (Effective 7/1/90, as amended 7-1-00, as amended 7/1/14, as amended 1/1/18) A. Any and all motions in limine in connection with any anticipated civil trial shall be filed five (5) Court days prior to the Trial Readiness Conference. The judge may allow filings after this date for good cause. (Effective 7/1/90, as amended 7-1-00, as amended 7/1/14, as amended 1/1/18) 1.3 SMALL CLAIMS VENUE (Effective 7/1/03, as amended 1/1/18) A. All Civil matters, including Small Claims, are filed at the North Butte County Courthouse located at 1775 Concord Ave., Chico, CA 95928. (Effective 7/1/03, as amended 7/1/13, as amended 1/1/18) 1.4 RESERVED (Effective 7/1/90, as amended 1/1/00) 1.5 MULTIMEDIA AND NON-DOCUMENTARY EXHIBITS (Effective 7/1/90, as amended 1/1/00, as amended 1/1/20, as amended 7/1/25) A. Multimedia (e.g. Flash Drives, DVDs, et al) and other non-documentary items, whether labeled or presented as Exhibits or Attachments, will not be accepted by the Court as part of any filed pleading, motion, or document. All pleadings, motions or petitions, or any paper filed with the Court, must be presented solely in paper (or electronic paper) format and in conformance with the requirements of California Rules of Court, Rule 2.100 et seq. Any Exhibits or Attachments other than paper must be incorporated by reference in the paper (or electronic paper) document and submitted in the manner consistent with this Rule. B. Non-Documentary Exhibits: 1. Exhibits or Attachments or other non-documentary items no matter how labeled, of a non-documentary nature, may be accepted by the Clerk’s Office only after receiving prior authorization from a judicial officer. 2. Said non-documentary Exhibits or Attachments must be pre-marked and attached to a coversheet describing the Exhibit or Attachment, the case name and number and the pleading or motion to which the item is related, the pending hearing date and time, and contents of the Exhibit or Attachment. 3. Such non-documentary Exhibits or Attachments shall be marked “Received” by the Clerk’s Office and stored in accordance with its standard Exhibit processing procedures for trial exhibits. C. Exhibits or Attachments subject to this Rule will not be received in Court and are subject to receipt by the Court only through the requirements herein. (Effective 7/1/90, as amended 1/1/00, as amended 1/1/20, as amended 7/1/25) 1.6 RESERVED (Effective 7/1/90, as amended 1/1/00, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 1/1/26) 1.7 RESERVED (Effective 7/1/90, as amended 1/1/99, as amended 1/1/26)

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1.8 REQUESTING A COURT REPORTER (Effective 7/1/90, as amended 7/1/03, as amended 7/1/04, as amended 7/1/11, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 1/1/19, as amended 7/1/22) A. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 2.956, and Government Code § 68086, the Court hereby adopts the following policy as a Butte County Superior Court Local Rule. B. The Court provides services of official Court reporters in all criminal and juvenile matters as required by law during regular Court hours. C. A party, with a fee waiver granted and requesting a Court reporter, must file with the Court at least ten (10) calendar days prior to a hearing Judicial Council form FW-020, Request for Court Reporter by Party with a Fee Waiver. Failure to timely file the Judicial Council form FW-020 may result in the unavailability of a Court reporter or delay in the hearing. (Effective 7/1/90, as amended 7/1/03, as amended 7/1/04, as amended 7/1/11, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 1/1/19, as amended 7/1/22) 1.9 TRIAL READINESS (Effective 7/1/90, as amended 7/1/02, as amended 7/1/04, as amended 1/1/06, as amended 7/1/06, as amended 1/1/09, as amended 1/1/12, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 1/1/13, as amended 7/1/13, as amended 1/1/14, as amended 7/1/16, as amended 1/1/18, as amended 7/1/19, as amended 1/1/20, as amended 7/1/25) A. When a case is ready for trial (at-issue), a Memorandum to Set Case for Trial (form GR.010) shall be filed in the following cases: Civil Harassment, Extraordinary Writs, and Asset Forfeiture cases under Health and Safety Code §11470. 1. Form GR.010 may also be filed in the following cases: Unlawful Detainer less than $25,000 or other. B. The memorandum to set case for trial shall contain the information as set forth in Memorandum to Set Case for Trial (form GR.010). C. For any Court trial which is to take in excess of two hours for presentation by all sides, the parties are required to file a trial memorandum setting forth their respective positions, together with citations to all legal authority upon which the parties intend to rely. Such trial memoranda, a list of exhibits, and a list of witnesses are to be filed no later than noon on the Monday immediately preceding the trial. The Court will ordinarily set a Trial Readiness Conference (TRC) preceding the trial for all unlimited civil Court trials with a time estimate greater than two (2) hours. D. For all jury trials, the Court will conduct a TRC in advance of the first day of trial. The Trial Readiness Conference Statement (form GR.020) is available on the Court’s website: www.butteCourt.ca.gov. The Court will, at the time of setting the trial date, set a date for the TRC. A Trial Readiness Conference Statement (form GR.020) must be filed at least five (5) Court days prior to the TRC, and a copy must be provided to opposing counsel. E. Parties are encouraged to obtain a stipulation containing the information as set forth in Procedural Stipulations for Jury Trial (form GR.040). (Effective 7/1/90, as amended 7/1/02, as amended 7/1/04, as amended 1/1/06, as amended 7/1/06, as amended 1/1/09, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 1/1/13, as amended 7/1/13, as amended 1/1/14, as amended 7/1/16, as amended 1/1/18, as amended 7/1/19, as amended 1/1/20, as amended 7/1/25) 1.10 REMOTE APPEARANCES (Effective 7/1/02, as amended 7/1/08, as amended 4/2/20, as amended 4/23/20, as amended 5/18/20, as amended 7/21/20, as amended 10/26/20, as amended 7/8/21, as amended 7/1/22, as amended 1/1/24, as amended 7/1/25, as amended 7/1/26) A. Definition and Authorization

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1. “Remote appearances” refer to appearances for a court hearing made by remote
technology by a party, as defined by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.672(c).
2. Remote appearances are generally authorized for civil and juvenile dependency
matters pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 367.75 and California Rule of Court,

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Rule 3.670 — and 3.672, probate and mental health matters pursuant to Code of Civil¶

Rule 3.670 and 3.672, probate and mental health matters pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §367.76, juvenile justice matters pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code §679.5. Remote appearances may be authorized for criminal matters in select circumstances and proceedings pursuant to Penal Code §§ 977, 977.2, and 977.3. B. Notice to parties must be provided for each hearing unless a notice for remote appearances for the duration of a case or a waiver of notice by stipulation has been made, pursuant to California Rule of Court, Rule §3.672(f). C. General Rules 1. By choosing to voluntarily appear remotely for any case type, all parties and attorneys acknowledge and agree to the following general Rules regarding a remote appearance. a. All Rules of courtroom civility and decorum apply to a remote appearance. A remote appearance is the equivalent of an in-person appearance and any actions that occur in the hearing are subject to all applicable rules, statutes, and laws and are enforceable in the same manner as if the person was in the courtroom. b. It is the sole responsibility of the person appearing remotely, either by audio or video, to ensure they have sufficient internet speed and/or connectivity as well as an appropriate indoor location with no background noise or disruptions. By voluntarily appearing remotely, the person appearing remotely agrees to appear from an indoor location free from distraction or other noise. The Court retains the discretion, in the interest of justice, to terminate the remote appearance if there is a disruption, noise, misconduct, a communication problem, a technical problem, or other issues which interfere with the proper hearing of a matter. c. If the person making the remote appearance is not connected at the time the Court calls the case, or if the person has insufficient video or audio quality during the hearing, the Court shall have the following options: 1) The Court may consider alternative communication with the person who is not connected or whose connection is problematic. 2) The Court may consider continuing the hearing and/or requiring in- person appearances. 3) In the interest of justice, the Court may proceed with the hearing and/or make rulings in the absence of an appearance. d. Remote participants shall not have any scheduling conflicts when making their appearance and shall be available to participate in the hearing when the case is called by the Court. e. Remote participants shall not be engaged in any other distracting activity while participating in the scheduled hearing.

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f. Remote participants shall not use profile images, screen names, virtual backgrounds, or other displayed materials that contain inappropriate, offensive, disruptive, or otherwise distracting content. The Court may require removal of such materials or terminate the remote appearance if necessary to maintain decorum. g. Recording or photographing a remote proceeding is prohibited, pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 1.150. D. For all matters in which a remote appearance is authorized, connection information will be provided through the Court’s approved remote appearance platform as indicated on the Court’s website. Parties and attorneys must self-register for remote appearances, if approved, through that platform. In certain circumstances, the Court may schedule the remote appearance on behalf of agencies or non-parties. However, the connection link and all reminder emails will be sent directly from the platform. E. The Court provides for remote appearances as listed below. Current provider information and participation instructions are available on the Court’s website at https://www.buttecourts.ca.gov in the “Online Services > Remote Appearances” section. 1. In Civil matters, including Family and Probate. a. The Court authorizes telephonic appearances (but not video appearances, unless otherwise approved by the Court) for parties and attorneys in all non- evidentiary Civil, Probate and Family Law matters including Case Management Conferences, and Law & Motion matters. A Notice of Remote Appearance (RA-010) form is not required. In-person appearance is required for Jury Trials, Court Trials, and Evidentiary Hearings unless a remote appearance has been approved by the Court. b. To request a remote appearance via video, parties must file and serve a Notice of Remote Appearance (RA-010) form at least ten (10) court days before the hearing for an evidentiary hearing or small claims trial, or five (5) court days before the hearing for all other hearings. c. Parties must also file a proposed Order Regarding Remote Appearance (RA-020) form with the Court along with (RA-010). d. In response to a notice of a remote appearance by video for an evidentiary hearing or small claims trial. A party may file and serve an Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial (RA-015) form at least five (5) court days before the proceeding. 2. In Criminal matters, including Traffic: a. The Court may authorize remote appearances in select circumstances and proceedings pursuant to Penal Code § 977.3. Parties must submit a written request using the Court's Request for Remote Appearances and Order (GR- 060) form at least five (5) calendar days before the hearing. 3. In Juvenile Dependency matters: a. The Court may authorize remote appearances. Parties must file and serve the Request to Appear Remotely - Juvenile Dependency (RA-025) form prior to the start of the hearing.

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(Effective 7/1/04, as amended 1/1/07, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 1/1/19, as amended 1/1/26)

2.7 RESERVED (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 7/1/03, as amended 1/1/18) 2.8 CONTINUANCE (Civil Law & Motion Only) (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 7/1/02, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 1/1/19) A. REQUEST TO CONTINUE. Requests to continue law and motion matters may be made by filing a Stipulation and Order to Continue by the close of business the third Court day before the hearing date. Such continuances will only be granted where there is an agreement between the parties and authorization by the moving party. Any request not accompanied by the appropriate fee will be rejected. After the close of business the third Court day before the hearing date, no matter will be continued (whether by stipulation or otherwise) without

written Order of the Court, and for good cause shown. (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 7/1/02, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 1/1/19)

2.9 TENTATIVE RULINGS (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 7/1/03, as amended 7/1/04, as amended 7/1/05, as amended 1/1/07, as amended 7/1/25) A. The Court follows the tentative ruling procedure set forth in California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1308(a)(1): tentative rulings on law and motion matters will be available on the Court’s website at www.butteCourt.ca.gov by 3:00 p.m. on the Court day preceding the hearing. (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 7/1/03, as amended 7/1/04, as amended 7/1/05, as amended 1/1/07, as amended 7/1/25) 2.10 APPLICATION FOR ORDER SHORTENING TIME AND EX PARTE ORDERS (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 1/1/00, as amended 7/1/04, as amended 1/1/07, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 7/1/13) A. All ex parte applications shall comply with California Rules of Court, Rules 3.1200-3.1207. Ex parte matters are considered at 4:00 p.m. on Monday-Thursday and 1:30 p.m. on Fridays, and any day before a holiday wherein the Court is closed. The moving papers must show that notification has been provided as required by California Rules of Court, Rules 3.1200- 3.1207. Counsel may appear in person or by phone, or may submit on the papers as allowed in California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1207. The requesting party must show that exigent circumstances will result unless the matter is heard ex parte. B. An ex parte declaration shall contain the information as set forth in Declaration Re: Notice of Ex Parte Application for Orders and/or Orders Shortening Time (form LM.010). Such declaration shall be filed and served with the moving papers. C. Notice must be provided to opposing parties by 10:00 a.m. the day before the requested hearing date. All papers must be filed with the Court by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the hearing. All papers must be served on opposing parties at the earliest possible time. Non-compliance with this Rule may result in either a denial of the requested relief or placing the matter on a law and motion calendar (with or without an order shortening time) in the Court’s discretion. (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 1/1/00, as amended 7/1/04, as amended 1/1/07, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 7/1/13) 2.11 RESERVED (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 1/1/00) 2.12 DEFAULT HEARINGS (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 7/1/02, as amended 1/1/26) A. Default prove up hearings are held on the assigned Judge’s court trial calendar. A party can obtain information regarding the assigned Judge’s court trial calendar by calling the Civil Division of the Clerk’s Office. A hearing may be set by filing a request which includes an

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available court trial date and time in the caption at least fourteen (14) court days prior to the hearing. These matters ordinarily are heard on declarations rather than by oral testimony, although witnesses may need to be present in case questions arise. Declarations and any other supporting evidence, and any argument, should be submitted to the Court at least ten (10) court days prior to the hearing. (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 7/1/02, as amended 1/1/26) 2.13 MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR SUMMARY ADJUDICATION (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 7/1/02, as amended 7/1/04) A. FORM OF MOTION. All motions for summary judgment or summary adjudication must conform to the requirements of Code of Civil Procedure §437c. These requirements will be strictly enforced by the Court. (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 7/1/02, as amended 7/1/04) 2.14 DISCOVERY DISPUTES (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 1/1/00, as amended 7/1/19, as amended 7/1/25) A. SPECIAL REFEREES. It is the policy of the Court to consider the appointment of special referees pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §639 as necessary to assist in the resolution of discovery disputes. B. In the event that the hearing judge appoints a special referee, the moving party shall prepare an order containing the following: 1. A provision granting the referee power to set the date, time, and place for all hearings determined by the referee to be necessary; to direct the issuance of subpoenas; to preside over hearings; to take evidence; and to Rule on objections, motions, and other requests made during the course of the hearings, all with the same power as if the Court were to preside thereat (except for the power of contempt which is specifically reserved to the Court). 2. A provision requiring the referee to submit a written report to the parties and to the Court within twenty (20) calendar days after the completion of the hearing, containing a proposed order and proposed sanctions if deemed appropriate. 3. A provision that objections to the report shall be filed with the Court no later than ten (10) calendar days after the date of mailing the report to counsel, which objections shall notice a hearing; copies of the objections and responses thereto shall be served upon the special referee. 4. A provision setting forth the hourly fee to be paid to the referee and stating that the fees for the referee and Certified Shorthand Reporter shall be paid equally by the parties within ten (10) calendar days of billing. 5. A provision that directs the special referee to recommend that one or more of the parties pay more than an equal share of the fees. 6. A provision that the Court reserve jurisdiction to make such other and further orders with respect to the special referee as may be just and proper. C. PRETRIAL DISCOVERY CONFERENCE. Should any party wish to voluntarily avail themselves of the procedure, or in the event that the Court orders the parties to comply with an informal Pretrial Discovery Conference then, except for motions to compel the deposition of a duly noticed party or subpoenaed person(s) who have not timely served an objection pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §2025.410 or otherwise obtained the consent of all interested parties agreeing to the non-appearance of the party or person(s) at the deposition as noticed or subpoenaed, and motions to compel initial responses to interrogatories,

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requests for production and requests for admission; no motion under sections 2016.01 through 2036.050, inclusive, of the code of Civil Procedure shall be heard in a civil unlimited case unless the moving party has first requested an informal Pretrial Discovery Conference with the Court.

1. Any Request for a Pretrial Discovery Conference must be filed with the Clerk’s
Office on the approved form LM.020, must include a brief summary of the dispute,
and must be served on opposing counsel on or before the date it is filed with the
Court. A proposed order LM.040 must also be submitted. Any Opposition to a
Request for a Pretrial Discovery Conference must also be filed on an approved form
LM.030, must include a brief summary of why the requested discovery should be
denied, must be filed within five (5) Court days of service of the Request for a
Pretrial Discovery Conference, extended five (5) calendar days for service by mail,
and must be served on opposing counsel.

2. Excepting a privilege log, if required pursuant to subsection (c), below, no other
pleadings, including but not limited to exhibits, declarations, or attachments, will
be accepted.
3. If the party opponent has any opposition to the dispute as stated in the request
described in paragraph no. 1 above, a written opposition on the approved form shall
be timely filed. The parties will be provided with an Order indicating whether the
request has been granted or denied and, if granted, the date and time of the Pretrial
Discovery Conference. If the Court has not issued an order within fifteen (15) Court
days after the due date of any opposition, then the Request for a Pretrial Discovery
Conference shall be deemed denied.
4. Filing a Request for a Pretrial Discovery Conference tolls the time for filing a
motion to compel discovery on the disputed issues for the number of days between
the filing of the request and issuance by the Court of a subsequent order pertaining
to the discovery dispute. The Court’s order will specify the number of days the time
for filing a motion is tolled. On the condition that the request is filed within the
forty-five (45) day jurisdictional limit of the California Discovery Act, if the Court
has not issued an order within fifteen (15) Court days after the due date of any
opposition, then the number of days the time for filing a motion shall be tolled for
a period of fifteen (15) Court days if the Request for a Pretrial Discovery
Conference was served personally and twenty (20) Court days if the Request for a
Pretrial Discovery Conference was served by mail.

D. Where privilege is a basis for refusal to produce documents, privilege logs must be provided. The privilege log must include an identification of all sending and receiving entities, as well as details of the information sufficient to apprise the opposing party of the basis for the privilege. (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 1/1/00, as amended 7/1/19, as amended 7/1/25) 2.15 RESERVED (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 1/1/00) 2.16 COMPROMISE OF MINOR’S OR INCOMPETENT’S CLAIM (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 7/1/02, as amended 7/1/04, as amended 7/1/10)

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A. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 7.950, a petition for Court approval of a
compromise or covenant not to sue pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §372 or Probate
Code §§2504 or 3500 shall be on the form prescribed by the Judicial Council.
B. An expedited petition for Court approval of a compromise or covenant not to sue pursuant
to Code of Civil Procedure §372 or Probate Code §§2504 or 3500 shall be determined and
authorized by the Court pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 7.950.5. A party
requiring a hearing under California Rules of Court, Rule 7.950.5(c) may contact the clerk
at (530) 532-7017 for a hearing date and time.
C. A petition for withdrawal of money deposited in a bank, trust company or savings and loan
association on behalf of a minor or incompetent person shall be verified by the guardian,
conservator or trustee and, in the case of a competent minor, by such minor if [s]he is at
least twelve (12) years of age. An attorney's services relating to such petition are usually
included in any fees awarded to the petitioner's attorney at the settlement of the action and,
except as otherwise ordered by the Court for good cause shown, no attorney fees shall be
charged by such attorney or approved by the Court for such services. (Effective 7/1/89, as
amended 7/1/02, as amended 7/1/04, as amended 7/1/10)
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2.17 ATTORNEY FEES IN CASES INVOLVING MINORS OR INCOMPETENT PERSONS (Effective 7/1/89, as amended 7/1/02, as amended 7/1/10) A. FEES. In cases compromised under Code of Civil Procedure §372 or Probate Code §3500, the Court shall approve and allow attorney fees as prescribed in California Rules of Court,

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the Court and the parties from meeting the goals and deadlines imposed by the program. In making this determination, the Court is guided by California Rules of Court, Rules 3.715 and 3.400. 1. In the event the Court exempts a case, the Court shall designate a case management plan with a maximum disposition goal of 3 years (36 months) from the date of filing pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 3.714. (Effective date 7/1/2002, renumbered 1/1/04, as amended 1/1/07, as amended 1/1/08) 3.9 CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (Effective 7/1/92, as amended 7/1/02, renumbered 1/1/04, as amended 7/1/04, as amended 1/1/07, as amended 7/1/10, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 1/1/16) A. FILING OF COMPLAINT 1. Upon filing a complaint, the Plaintiff[s] shall receive the following from the Clerk, unless the forms are available on the Court’s website: a. Notice of Assignment and Case Management Conference. (The Case Management Conference will be set within 180 days of the filing date of the original complaint for all cases except for limited general civil. Limited general civil (Plan 4) cases will be set for a Case Management Conference within 120 days of filing of the initial complaint); b. A blank Case Management Statement [Judicial Council Form CM-110]; (available upon request from the Clerk’s Office or on the Court’s website at www.butteCourt.ca.gov); and c. An Alternative Dispute Resolution Package (available upon request from the Clerk’s Office or on the Court’s website at www.butteCourt.ca.gov). 2. Any cross-complaint naming new parties shall also be served with a blank Case Management Statement, Notice of Assignment and Case Management Conference, and an Alternative Dispute Resolution Package. 3. If a case is transferred from another jurisdiction after a responsive pleading has been filed, the Case Management Conference will be set within forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of receipt. If no responsive pleading has been filed, the Case Management Conference will be set within ninety (90) days from the date of receipt. In all other particulars, the plaintiff in a transfer case will receive the same information and items as described in Butte County Superior Court Local Rules, Rule 3.9(a)1. a. NOTICE. At the time of serving the summons and complaint (and a cross- complaint upon a new party), the responding party shall be served with the Notice of Assignment, and Case Management Conference a blank Case Management Statement by the plaintiff (or cross-complainant) and an Alternative Dispute Resolution Package. Plaintiff/cross-complainant shall provide proof of service and file with the Court. b. CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT. Each appearing party shall file and serve the completed Case Management Statement no later than fifteen (15) calendar days before the Case Management Conference. Subsequent Case Management Statements may be required at the discretion of the Court for further evaluation. Additional Case Management Statements

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shall be required for further evaluation of the case at all subsequent Case Management Conferences if not excused by the Court. c. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. Counsel for each appearing party shall attend the Case Management Conference, or shall have other counsel appear on his/her behalf or may appear telephonically. Counsel or counsel appearing for counsel of record, shall be prepared to discuss all matters enumerated in 3.9(d)1.A. - 1.H. Counsel or counsel appearing on behalf of counsel of record, shall be subject to sanctions if not fully prepared to address items 3.9(d)1.A - 1.H. on behalf of the party for whom they are appearing. d. At the Case Management Conference, the Court shall make all appropriate pretrial orders pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rules 3.720-3.730 including, but not limited to: 1) CASE EVALUATION: All civil cases subject to this Rule shall be evaluated and designated by the Court pursuant to Butte County Superior Court Local Rules, Rule 3.8. The assigned judge will decide which case plan is appropriate based on the Case Management Statements. The assigned judge may redesignate any case at any time after a hearing set for that purpose. 2) DISMISS DEFENDANTS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF DOE DEFENDANTS. Orders dismissing defendants, fictitious cross- defendants, served and unserved defendants and cross-defendants who have not appeared and against who no default has been taken, unless the Court for good cause otherwise orders and sets dates by which they shall be served. 3) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The Court may make Orders on stipulation to binding arbitration, judicial arbitration, and set the date for completion of the arbitration and filing of the award. a) The Court shall examine and consider Alternative Dispute Resolution programs or procedures available to the parties, including conciliation and mediation, and shall require the parties to attempt such alternative means of resolving the dispute whenever feasible and whenever doing so may expedite the resolution of the dispute. b) Pursuant to Butte County Superior Court Local Rules, Rule 6, Code of Civil Procedure §1775 et.seq. and California Rules of Court, Rules 3.891 through 3.892, the Court shall determine the case's amenability to Court ordered mediation. 4) TRANSFER. Orders transferring an unlimited case to a limited case on stipulation or on the Court's determination that it is reasonably probable that the amount in controversy will not exceed $25,000.

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BIFURCATION, SEVERANCE, CONSOLIDATION. Orders consolidating (for all or limited purposes), bifurcating, or severing issues or causes of action. 6) DISCOVERY AND LAW AND MOTION. Orders scheduling dates by which discovery and law and motion matters must be completed. 7) FURTHER CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. At the Case Management Conference, the Judge may order a further Conference wherein all counsel of record are required to personally attend. 8) TRIAL DATE, TRIAL READINESS CONFERENCE DATE. At the Case Management Conference, the Court will ordinarily set the matter for Trial and set a Trial Readiness Conference. Counsel appearing should be prepared with trial counsel's available dates for the next two (2) years. e. Failure to file cross-complaints shall not be considered a valid ground for enlarging the time for trial, arbitration or other processes. Untimely cross- complaints shall, in most cases, be severed so as not to delay the orderly processes of the Court. (Effective 7/1/92, as amended 7/1/02, renumbered 1/1/04, as amended 7/1/04, as amended 1/1/07, as amended 7/1/10, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 1/1/16)

3.10 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES (Effective 7/1/92, as amended 7/1/02, renumbered 1/1/04, as amended 1/1/07, as amended 7/1/08, as amended 7/1/10, as amended 1/1/26) A. This Court adopts the policy that good faith efforts to settle civil proceedings are an essential part of the judicial process, and that good faith efforts to settle shall be made in conformity with California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1380. B. AUTHORITY TO SETTLE. 1. Each person required to attend the settlement conference, must have full authority to make decisions and negotiate concerning the case for which the settlement conference is scheduled. 2. The attorney[s] for all parties appearing in the action who attend the conference, must be intimately familiar with the pertinent available evidence involving both liability and damages. The attorney[s] assigned to try the case shall be present at the settlement conference, unless good cause for his or her absence is shown. 3. All counsel shall ascertain whether there are claims or liens which may affect a settlement, and if so, request in writing the claimants or lienholders, or their representatives, to attend the settlement conference. A copy of such written request shall be mailed to the Court. C. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE STATEMENTS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS. 1. Not less than five (5) Court days prior to the scheduled settlement conference, each party shall file and serve the Settlement Conference Statement. 2. The Settlement Conference Statement shall be in writing and shall describe the case and all relevant legal issues, factual issues, and contentions. The statement

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and supporting material must be sufficiently detailed to enable the settlement conference judge or the pro tem judges to conduct a meaningful settlement conference. 3. Parties may use local Court form entitled Settlement Conference Statement (form DR.040). 4. The attorney[s] for each party or each party representing themselves claiming damages in a personal injury action shall bring to the conference all reports and records of any and all examining doctors, shall include in the settlement conference statement a list of all special damages claimed, and shall supply corroborating evidence, to be available for examination by the settlement conference judge. 5. In a personal injury action, the special damages for each plaintiff should be up-to- date, listed separately, totaled, and categorized as health care (including medical, hospital, ambulance, and drugs) and loss of earnings, if any. 6. Opposing counsel shall bring with them copies of all reports and records of all examining doctors employed by them or their insurance carrier[s], if any, who examined plaintiff[s], to be available for consideration by the settlement conference judge. 7. All counsel shall organize in advance and bring to the conference such medical reports and records and any depositions (with relevant pages premarked), photographs, books, records, diagrams, maps, bills, contracts, memoranda, and all other documents pertinent to settlement of the case for examination by the settlement conference judge. D. POWERS OF THE COURT AT SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES. 1. The settlement conference judge may accept for filing the written stipulations by the parties, but shall not, except for good cause shown, change the date set for trial or hear and Rule on law and motion matters. 2. In all conferences resulting in settlement of a case, the terms thereof may be placed upon the record with a reporter present or, if one is not available, by minute order. 3. Requests for continuance of the date of the initial settlement conference shall be addressed to the Court. However, the settlement conference judge or those conducting the settlement conference may, at the conclusion of the conference, continue it to any other convenient date or time prior to the date set for trial. E. EXCUSES FROM ATTENDANCE; TELEPHONE AVAILABILITY. 1. Any application to the Court to excuse attendance of any person whose attendance is required by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1380 shall be made to the assigned judge not less than five (5) calendar days before the date set for the settlement conference. 2. Any person whose presence at a settlement conference is required by California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1380 may be excused by order of the Court for good cause shown but, if so excused, shall be and remain immediately available for telephone communication with counsel and the Court at the time set for and throughout the settlement conference. F. NOTICE TO COURT UPON SETTLEMENT.

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Should any case set for a settlement conference settle or otherwise terminate before
the date of any conference, hearing, or trial, the attorneys for the parties shall
immediately notify the clerk pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1385.
2. Upon the settlement of a case at any time following the settlement conference and
before the trial date, each party seeking any affirmative relief in the action shall
immediately notify the Clerk, particularly if a further settlement conference is
calendared.
G. MANDATORY MEET AND CONFER
1. Representatives of each party, with full authority to settle, shall meet in person or
confer by telephone no less than ten (10) calendar days before the settlement
conference in a good faith attempt to settle the case.
2. A good faith offer and a good faith demand shall be exchanged. Failure to make a
good faith attempt to settle will result in the Court considering sanctions. (Effective
7/1/92, as amended 7/1/02, renumbered 1/1/04, as amended 1/1/07, as amended 7/1/08, as amended
7/1/10, as amended 1/1/26)

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The name and title (or relationship to the case) of all people who will attend
mediation;
2. A list of people connected with other parties who, if present at mediation, might
improve the chances of settlement;
3. A brief statement of the important issues, and the party’s views on liability and
damages;
4. A list of legal or factual issues that, if narrowed or resolved early, would promote
settlement;
5. A brief description of the history and status of any settlement negotiations; and,
6. Copies of any Court or other documents that will help the mediator understand the
issues in dispute. (Effective 1/1/06, as amended 7/1/10, as amended 7/1/12)

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9.11 MISCELLANEOUS (Effective 7/1/90, as amended 1/1/04, as amended 7/1/04, as amended 7/1/08, as amended 7/1/14, as amended and retitled 1/1/15, as amended 7/1/19, as amended 1/1/21, as amended 1/1/24, as amended 7/1/26) A. UNIFORM CHILD CUSTODY JURISDICTION AND ENFORCEMENT ACT CASES. 1. Cases involving the UCCJEA (Family Code §3400 et seq.) generally appear initially on the Family Law Request for Order calendar. 2. Counsel should provide written points and authorities and declarations or affidavits in support of their jurisdictional contentions at the time of hearing. These declarations or affidavits shall contain a history of any other state's involvement with the case. The parties shall provide to the Court properly certified copies of any foreign decrees. Each party shall file a Declaration under the Uniform Child Custody and Jurisdiction Act, Judicial Council Form FL-105/GC-120. B. HEARINGS. 1. The parties shall keep Butte County Family Court Services staff informed as to dates of any contested hearing that may require the child custody recommending counselor to testify so that they may plan their schedules accordingly. Notice must be provided at lease seven (7) court days prior to the hearing. A confirming letter is required for notice; counsel are required to submit the letter via eFile. If the trial is vacated or continued, notice of the change must be provided promptly to Family Court Services by the party who requested the Child Custody Recommending Counselor to testify. Child Custody Recommending Counselors should not be subpoenaed, but will be available to testify at 8:30 am trials upon the request of a party or the Court. 2. A child’s wish to address the Court regarding custody and/or visitation shall be approached pursuant to Family Code §3042 and California Rule of Court, Rule 5.250. C. APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL FOR CHILD(REN). 1. In any proceeding covered by these Rules, the Court, if it would be in the best interests of the minor child(ren), may appoint private counsel to represent the interests of the child(ren) pursuant to Family Code §3150 et seq. 2. Nothing shall prohibit the child custody recommending counselor from recommending that minor's counsel be appointed for the child(ren). D. PARTIAL AGREEMENTS. 1. The child custody recommending counselor is authorized to make a full or partial recommendation if a full agreement is not reached during the mediation conference. E. CHILD CUSTODY RECOMMENDING COUNSELOR’S DISCRETION 2. The child custody recommending counselor may, at his or her sole discretion, and without either consent of the parties or order of the Court, recommend that an investigation be ordered pursuant to Family Code §3111, or that other action be taken to assist the parties to effect a resolution of the controversy prior to any hearing on the issues. The child custody recommending counselor may, in appropriate cases, recommend that restraining orders be issued and/or that counsel be appointed to represent the involved child(ren). (Effective 7/1/90, as amended 1/1/04,

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as amended 7/1/04, as amended 7/1/08, as amended 7/1/14, as amended and retitled 1/1/15, as amended 7/1/19, as amended 1/1/21, as emended 1/1/24, as amended 7/1/26) 9.12 MEDIATION PURSUANT TO FAMILY CODE §3170 (Effective 7/1/90, as amended 1/1/04, as amended 7/1/08, as amended 1/1/11, as amended 1/1/12, as amended 1/1/13, as amended 7/1/14, as amended 1/1/15, as amended 1/1/17, as amended 7/1/19, as amended 1/1/24, as amended 7/1/25) A. In all matters involving initial mediation of child custody disputes pursuant to Family Code §3170: 1. The assigned child custody recommending counselor shall have the absolute duty to disclose to both parties any prior or current, personal or professional, contact said mediator may have had with either party or members of their immediate families, and the particulars thereof, as well as any prior or current, personal or social, relationship with the attorney representing either party, if any. The assigned child custody recommending counselor shall also disclose to both parties any other factors which might tend to affect said mediator's professional objectivity. After such disclosures, but prior to the commencement of the mediation session, the parties to the mediation shall be given the opportunity to request a different mediator, and any requests in this regard shall be honored. Only one peremptory challenge per party to the assigned child custody recommending counselor shall be permitted. 2. In the event all professional employees of Family Court Services are disqualified or disqualify themselves pursuant to this Rule, the parties shall select a private mediator or evaluator immediately, and such disqualification(s) shall be reported to the Court prior to the time set for hearing. Should the parties be unable to select a private mediator or evaluator, the Court shall make such selection of such private mediator or evaluator. Costs or fees shall be paid as may be determined by the Court. Additionally, the Court may elect to refer the matter to a reciprocal Superior Court. B. In those matters in which a written recommendation pursuant to Family Code §3183 has been ordered, such recommendation shall be prepared by the child custody recommending counselor who most recently conducted mediation with the parties. C. In those matters referred to the Family Court Services for a child custody investigation, report, and recommendation pursuant to Family Code §3111, such report and recommendation shall be completed by a different individual than the one who has conducted mediation between the parties within the previous twelve (12) months. This provision may be waived by the parties to the action subject to approval of counsel, if any. Such waiver, if entered, shall be either in written form, or stipulated in open Court. D. Notwithstanding the above provisions, any professional staff member of the Family Court Services may, at any time, recuse him or herself from a given mediation, child custody evaluation, or recommendation if [s]he believes that professional objectivity has been compromised. [Family Code §3163] E. Complaints concerning Family Court Services professional personnel shall be dealt with as follows: 1. Parents, parties and/or attorneys desiring to file a complaint regarding the mediation process or an individual mediator/child custody recommending counselor may submit a written complaint to the Operations Manager utilizing the

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Family Court Services Client Complaint Form. This form is available in the
Clerk’s Office. Complaints pertaining to the Operations Manager may be
submitted to the Court Executive Officer.
2. Written complaint or forms can be returned to:
Court Administration
Superior Court of California, County of Butte
1775 Concord Avenue
Chico, CA 95928
3. Written acknowledgement that the Court has received the complaint will be sent
to the complainant. Within twenty (20) Court days an appropriate investigation of
the matter will be conducted. If warranted, the person identified in the complaint
will be given notice of the complaint and an opportunity to respond. At the
conclusion of the investigation a written notice of the final action shall be sent to
the complainant. (Effective 7/1/90, as amended 1/1/04, as amended 7/1/08, as amended 1/1/11,
as amended 1/1/12, as amended 1/1/13, as amended 7/1/14, as amended 1/1/15, as amended 1/1/17,
as amended 1/1/24, as amended 7/1/25)

9.13 MEDIATION ORIENTATION (Effective date 1/1/01, as amended 7/1/19) A. All parties involved in contested custody and/or visitation issues shall complete a mediation orientation program prior to their mediation appointment. This orientation shall be completed at least once every two (2) years. (Effective date 1/1/01, as amended 7/1/19) 9.14 RESULT OF FAILURE TO COMPLY (Effective date 1/1/09, as amended 7/1/19) A. Failure to comply with any of the Rules contained within Rule 9 (9.1-9.13) may result in any of the following on request of an opposing party or on the Court's own motion: 1. Making an order based solely on the pleadings properly before the Court. 2. Making or vacating orders as the Court deems appropriate under the circumstances. 3. Continuing the matter. 4. Awarding attorney's fees and costs against the non-complying party, without the requirement of filing either an Income and Expense Declaration or a noticed motion. 5. Removing the matter from calendar. B. The Court retains discretion to excuse non-compliance with any Rule or Rules on a showing of good cause. (Effective date 1/1/09, as amended 7/1/19)

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LOCAL RULE 12 PROBATE RULES (Effective 7/1/98, as amended 7/1/02, as amended 1/1/05, as amended 7/1/09, as amended 1/1/11, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 7/1/13, as amended 1/1/14, as amended 1/1/16, as amended 7/1/17, as amended 7/1/19, as amended 1/1/21, as amended 1/1/23, as amended 7/1/24, as amended 7/1/25, as amended 7/1/26) 12.1 GENERAL (Effective 7/1/98, as amended 7/1/99, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 1/1/14, as amended 1/1/21, as amended 1/1/23) A. TIMELINESS OF PAPERS PRESENTED FOR FILING 1. It is the duty of the attorney (or the party appearing without an attorney) to timely prepare and submit all documents related to an upcoming hearing. All documents in relation to the hearing (e.g., Proof of Publication, Status Reports, etc…) are to be filed no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the hearing date. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of an Order to Show Cause and subsequent sanctions. 2. In general, final distribution hearings are set one (1) year from the date the Court appoints a personal representative to administer an estate. In the event counsel, or the pro per administrator is unable to file the petition for final distribution seven (7) calendar days prior to any final distribution hearing, a status update shall be filed seven (7) calendar days prior to the final distribution hearing. The status update shall address the reasons that the petition for final distribution cannot be filed, when the petition will be filed, and the date requested for the continued hearing on final distribution. Failure to file a timely status update may result in the issuance of an Order to Show Cause and subsequent sanctions. B. FORM OF PAPERS PRESENTED FOR FILING 1. It is the duty of the attorney (or the party appearing without an attorney) to prepare and submit the supporting documents and proposed orders for all matters. All such documents shall include the time and date of the hearing typed under the caption of the front page. 2. If a Judicial Council form is available for the particular form of relief sought, that form shall be used. The form is to be used in the same format as prescribed and printed by the Judicial Council. Only current Judicial Council forms are acceptable for filing. 3. A proposed form of order is to be submitted with each petition or motion for relief. Any petition or motion filed without such proposed form of order will not be calendared for hearing until such time as the proposed form of order is submitted. C. PROCEDURES FOR EX PARTE MATTERS 1. If the ex parte matter is contested the petition shall so specify. If necessary, the Clerk will contact the attorney of record so the matter can be added to the next available calendar for hearing. 2. All applications for ex parte orders must contain a list of any and all requests for special notice which have been filed in the proceedings or contain an allegation that no special notice has been requested. If any such notice has been requested, a waiver must accompany the petition. 3. If it is reasonably likely there will be a dispute or contest as evidenced by documents on file in the proceeding, then all parties must be notified pursuant to

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When the minor reaches age eighteen (18), ex parte application may be made to the Court for an order to release the funds directly to the beneficiary. A certified copy of the birth certificate shall be attached to the petition. 5. In the absence of a guardianship, the estate action number may be used for the filing of documents pertaining to the assets distributed under this section. (Effective 7/1/98, as amended 7/1/02, as amended 7/1/12)

12.8 FINAL DISCHARGE (Effective 7/1/98, Retitled and amended 1/1/16) A. Within eighteen (18) months after the Court grants the initial probate petition, the personal representative, conservator, or guardian of the estate must complete the following: 1. Distribute or transfer all property of the estate as required by the Final Distribution Order, 2. File receipts evidencing all distributions or transfers, and 3. File an Ex Parte Petition for Final Discharge and Order. B. Upon a showing of good cause, the Court may extend the deadline to comply with the provisions of Butte County Superior Court Local Rules, Rule 12.8. (Effective 7/1/98, Retitled and amended 1/1/16) 12.9 RESERVED (Effective 7/1/98) 12.10 CONSERVATORSHIPS (Effective date 7/1/98, as amended 1-1-03, as amended 7/1/09, as amended 1/1/11, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 7/1/13, as amended 1/1/14, as amended 7/1/17, as amended 7/1/19, as amended 7/1/24, as amended 7/1/26) A. RESERVED B. COURT INVESTIGATOR 1. In all cases, the petitioner or his or her attorney must submit a completed Court Investigator Information Sheet to the Clerk’s Office at the time of the filing of the petition for appointment of a conservator. 2. The provisions of the Probate Code concerning the duties of the Court Investigator apply whether or not the proposed conservatee is the petitioner [contrary to Probate Code §1826(d).] 3. The Court Investigator must be informed immediately of any change of address for the conservatee, the conservator or any attorney of record. This may be accomplished by submitting a new Court Investigator Information Sheet. 4. Assessment for the cost of the Court Investigator’s investigation shall be paid as ordered by the Court. Probate Code §1851.5 permits the Court to waive, defer, or order paid in part such fee in case of hardship. Assessments will be billed to the estate or, where applicable, to a trust where the conservatee is a beneficiary. Conservator shall provide the Court with the current address of the trustee of any such trust. 5. Assessments shall be paid to Butte County Superior Court. 6. An original of each of the following are required at the time of filing for review by the Court Investigator: Petition for Appointment, Confidential Supplemental

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Information, Confidential Screening, Court Investigator’s Information Sheet, doctor reports and accountings. 7. In cases in which the matter is scheduled for a Review Hearing, the conservator is required to submit a proposed Order Continuing Conservatorship (Form PR.030) at the time of the filing of the Court Investigator Information Sheet. 8. Additional fees and/or mileage costs may apply for any time the Court investigator must travel out of county to perform an investigation due to the other county not performing Courtesy investigations. 9. The parties shall keep Butte County Family Court Services informed of the dates of any contested hearing at which testimony from the Probate Court Investigator may be required. Notice must be provided at least seven (7) court days prior to the hearing. Probate Court Investigators are not to be subpoenaed. Instead, the requesting party must provide notice by submitting a confirming letter via eFile. If the contested hearing is vacated or continued, the party who requested the Probate Court Investigator to testify must promptly notify Family Court Services of the change. C. TEMPORARY CONSERVATORSHIP 1. Ordinarily, no petition for appointment of a temporary conservator will be considered by the Court prior to the filing of a petition for appointment of a permanent conservator. The bond must be filed with the Court within five (5) Court days of appointment as temporary conservator. Failure to do so will result in removal as the temporary conservator. 2. The petition for appointment of a temporary conservator may be brought ex parte, provided that the provisions for notice to proposed conservatee required by law are satisfied, either by giving notice to the proposed conservatee or by submission of a declaration showing facts sufficient to allow the Court to determine that good cause exists to eliminate or alter the notice requirements and provided that the following information is submitted: a. The original and copy of the petition and proposed order; b. A detailed statement of facts in the petition establishing the necessity for the temporary conservatorship; and c. An endorsed, filed copy of the petition for appointment of the permanent conservator. d. If the attorney is informed that the petition for appointment of a permanent conservator will be contested, all known potential objectors shall be notified at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the time and place the petition for appointment of the temporary conservator will be presented. However, if facts are found which make it clear that the notice required by this section would tend to adversely affect the conservatee or the conservatee’s estate, notice to potential objectors may be waived upon a showing of exigent circumstances. 3. Ordinarily, the Court will require a bond for temporary conservators of the estate.

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Letters of temporary conservatorship expire on the date of the hearing on the appointment of the permanent conservator or thirty (30) days after appointment of the temporary conservator, whichever is earlier, unless the Court extends the termination date pursuant to Probate Code §2257.
D. INDEPENDENT EXERCISE OF POWERS. No powers specified in Probate Code §2591 will be granted in the absence of a clear and convincing factual showing that the grant of each power requested is needed to administer the estate, and that the grant of such power is for the advantage, benefit and best interests of the estate. E. CONDITIONS FOR APPOINTMENT OF INDIVIDUAL CONSERVATORS 1. BOND OF CONSERVATOR. Bond for an individual conservator of the estate shall not be waived. Under special circumstances, the Court in its discretion may order a reduced bond where the conservatee, having sufficient capacity to do so, has waived or requested bond amount. Bond of the conservator may be reduced by deposit of assets into block accounts. The bond must be filed with the Court within ten (10) calendar days of appointment as conservator. Failure to do so will result in removal as conservator. 2. HANDBOOK. Prior to the hearing for appointment of conservator, the proposed conservator shall obtain the “Handbook for Conservators” by accessing it at https://courts.ca.gov/probate-law-conservatorship. 3. DUTIES OF CONSERVATOR. A completed form “Duties of Conservator” and “Confidential Conservator Screening Form” (JC Form GC-348 and GC-314) shall be filed simultaneously with the petition for appointment. F. ALLOWANCE OF FEES IN CONSERVATORSHIP PROCEEDINGS. 1. No fees will be ordered paid in conservatorship proceedings until the filing of the inventory, but in no event until the expiration of ninety (90) days from the issuance of letters, pursuant to Probate Code §§2640-2642. 2. Conservators of persons or estates or both and attorneys may petition the Court for just and reasonable compensation earned to the date of filing the petition. The petition for compensation shall set forth the hours spent and services performed by the conservator, the attorney and any paralegal. At the time of filing the first accounting, the conservator and attorney (and the attorney on behalf of the paralegal) may petition the Court for compensation, or additional compensation earned from the date of a prior award, by setting forth the hours spent and the services performed. 3. Ordinarily, reasonable compensation for conservators shall not exceed seventy- five dollars ($75) per hour. 4. Fees for services which could ordinarily be provided by someone of less skill than the conservator (such as running errands, shopping and the like) will be compensated at a rate which one might expect for the performance of such duties rather than at a rate which might be appropriately paid to the Conservator for services which require the skill, training and expertise of a conservator. a. In the event the attorney for a conservator performs some of the administrative and bookkeeping functions normally performed by the LOCAL RULE 12 - PROBATE RULES

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conservator, the attorney may be awarded a larger amount of the combined fees and the conservator allowed a smaller portion thereof so that the total compensation awarded is no larger than that provided for under the guidelines set forth above. 5. Where all or a portion of the fee awarded exceeds cash on hand in the estate, the Court may, in appropriate circumstances, issue its order imposing a lien for fees on any or all of the assets in the estate. Ordinarily, enforcement of the lien will be deferred until the assets of the estate subject to the lien have been liquidated for reasons other than the satisfaction of the unpaid fee. 6. To be valid, contingent fee contracts with an attorney require prior Court approval. It is advisable for the attorney to petition the Court for its approval prior to rendering services. 7. The title of the petition embodying an application for the payment of fees and of the notice of hearing of such petition shall include a reference to the request. 8. Compensation to an attorney representing a conservatee may be ordered at the conclusion of the hearing on the appointment of the conservator. G. PRIVATE PROFESSIONAL CONSERVATORS. 1. REGISTRATION. All parties who fit the definition of a Private Professional Conservator as described in Probate Code §2340, Business and Professions Code §§6500, et seq., must register with the Clerk’s Office. Contact the Clerk’s Office for the current fee. One set of fingerprint cards and a Certificate of Registration of Private Professional Conservator are required when registering. H. APPOINTMENT OF LEGAL COUNSEL. Appointment of legal counsel pursuant to Probate Code §§1470 and 1471 is made in the following manner: 1. If the conservatee or proposed conservatee is developmentally disabled or indigent, the Butte County Public Defender is appointed; 2. If the conservatee or proposed conservatee is not indigent, an attorney’s name is obtained through the Court’s list of attorneys available for appointment. The attorney will be paid up to his or her usual hourly rate from the conservatee’s estate. 3. If a conservatee or proposed conservatee has retained legal counsel independently, the representation is subject to approval by the Court. I. ACCOUNTINGS 1. The conservator or successor conservator may either arrange to pick up the original lodged confidential supporting documents or provide a self-addressed stamped envelope for their return upon final determination and approval of the conservator’s account by the Court. If the conservator or successor conservator is picking up lodged documents in person, they must sign a receipt pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule §10.610(c)(8) and Code of Civil Procedure §1952.2. Any documents so lodged, which are not accompanied by a self- addressed stamped envelope or in the alternative not picked up and a receipt signed, may be destroyed by the Clerk forty-five (45) days after the hearing. 2. Requests to waive interim accountings under Probate Code §2628 may be made on an ex parte basis. All such requests must be submitted on the Mandatory Butte

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County Local Form PR.040. All final accountings, including estates qualifying under Probate Code §2628, shall be set for hearing. In all cases in which the conservator seeks an order dispensing with a formal accounting pursuant to Probate Code §2628, the beginning and ending dates of the accounting period sought to be waived must be specified. An order dispensing with the filing of a formal accounting does not relieve the conservator from the duty of filing subsequent Probate Code §2628 petitions or, where the estate no longer qualifies, a formal accounting pursuant to Probate Code §2620. If, after payment of Court approved conservator’s and attorneys’ fees, if any, it appears to the satisfaction of the Court that the estate will continue to meet the requirement of Probate Code §2628, the Court may dispense with future accountings. J. TERMINATION OF CONSERVATORSHIP OF THE PERSON 1. The conservator shall file Judicial Council Form GC-399, and attach thereto a copy of the conservatee’s death certificate with the conservatee’s social security number redacted, prior to termination of a conservatorship of the person. (Effective date 7/1/98, as amended 1-1-03, as amended 7/1/09, as amended 1/1/11, as amended 7/1/12, as amended 7/1/13, as amended 1/1/14, as amended 7/1/17, as amended 7/1/19, as amended 7/1/24, as amended 7/1/26) 12.11 GUARDIANSHIPS (Effective date 7/1/09, as amended 7/1/24, as amended 7/1/26) A. RESERVED B. RESERVED C. RESERVED D. RESERVED E. RESERVED F. RESERVED G. RESERVED H. CONTESTED HEARINGS 1. The parties shall keep Butte County Family Court Services informed of the dates of any contested hearing at which the testimony from a Probate Court Investigator may be required. Notice must be provided at least seven (7) Court days prior to the hearing. Probate Court Investigators are not to be subpoenaed. Instead, the requesting party must provide notice by submitting a confirming letter via eFile. If the contested hearing is vacated or continued, the party who requested the Probate Court Investigator to testify must promptly notify Family Court Services of the change. I. ACCOUNTINGS 1. The guardian or successor guardian may either arrange to pick up the original lodged confidential supporting documents or provide a self-addressed stamped envelope for their return upon final determination and approval of the guardian’s account by the Court. 2. Requests to waive interim accountings under Probate Code §2628 may be made on an ex parte basis. All such requests must be submitted on the Mandatory Butte

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Claims for work, time, or expenses, for investigative or expert services incurred
either after the case has concluded in any fashion (including a no contest or guilty
plea, a verdict of guilty or not guilty, a dismissal by the Court or prosecution), or
after counsel who sought the order for funds is no longer counsel of record, will
not be authorized by the Court for reimbursement. Counsel seeking Court ordered
expense funding are obligated, by the Court’s order approving the funding, to
notify the investigator and /or expert that the case has concluded, or that counsel
is no longer counsel of record, and to cease work at public expense.
C. For copies of Court documents, the attorney is eligible to be reimbursed at the same rate
the Clerk of the Court's office charges to make copies.
D. For any other copies, the attorney is eligible to be reimbursed at a rate of 10 cents per page.
Attorney time to make the copies is not reimbursable.
E. Reimbursement for items such as parking fees, mileage from offices to the Courthouse,
local telephone calls or pro rata office expenses will not be allowed.
F. Prior to incurring investigative, or other expert fees and/or other costs, the form of order
presented for authorization must be accompanied by an Income and Expense Declaration
form (FL-150) in family matters, or a Financial Information form (GR.050) for all other
matters, and a declaration in support thereof, and shall contain the following language:
1. “The cost(s) and expense(s) of such service(s) or examination(s) shall not exceed
________ (which is the dollar amount indicated by the Court on each Ex Parte
Appointment Order). The Court finds that the cost(s) for expert service(s) is/are a
legitimate expense of the County of Butte and will be paid by the County of Butte
upon written certification by the Butte County Superior Court that the expenses
have been incurred.” (Effective 7/1/09, as amended 1/1/15, as amended 7/1/19, as amended
7/1/23, as amended 1/1/25)

14.4 PRESENTATION OF CLAIMS (Effective date 7/1/09) A. A request for reimbursement shall be paid upon presentation of an itemized billing attached to or listed on a completed Butte County Claim for Professional Services, with attached receipts for expenses, and a copy of the Court order that previously authorized the expenditure(s). The Claim must specify the case number, an hourly rate, the number of hours billed, and shall not to exceed the total amount previously authorized by the Court. The attorney shall then present the claim to the County's Administrative Office for processing for payment. B. WITNESSES. Other than in privately retained counsel cases, it is the obligation of the attorney subpoenaing a witness to obtain and prepare a Butte County Claim Form and have the witness sign the claim. The attorney shall then present the claim to the County's Administrative Office for processing for payment. (Effective 7/1/09) 14.5 CAPITAL CRIMINAL CASES (Effective 7/1/09) A. In capital criminal cases, the fee for trial shall be determined by the Court and the fee for other reasonably necessary expenses and legal services shall be computed in accordance with Butte County Superior Court Local Rules, Rule 14.3. (Effective 7/1/09) 14.6 JUVENILE DEPENDENCY AND FAMILY CODE §3150 APPOINTMENTS CASES (Effective 7/1/09, as amended 1/1/14, as amended 1/1/15, as amended 1/1/25, as amended 1/1/26)

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A statement concerning what current orders are in effect (if any), and when they were issued; 23) Any claim for breach of fiduciary duty; 24) Any other issue to be presented to the Court; 25) A copy of completed Schedule of Assets & Debts (JC Form FL- 142) previously exchanged; e. The written statement of any expert witness, prepared as a separate document, encaptioned “Declaration in Lieu of Testimony,” made by affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury, and including the expert’s address and telephone number. The statement shall be received into evidence unless the opposing party, within thirty (30) days, serves and files a written demand that the witness be produced in person to testify at the hearing. Any portion of the statement that would be inadmissible if the witness were testifying in person is subject to an objection and motion to strike at trial. f. It is the policy of the Court that: 1) Vehicles will normally be valued at mid-range Kelly blue book; 2) Furniture, furnishings and tools are valued at “garage sale” type prices; 3) Personal clothing is normally awarded without value to the party who wears said clothing. 2. An At-Issue Memorandum that is not accompanied by all of the foregoing will be returned and the case will not be set for trial. 3. The responding party shall serve and file his or her Preliminary Trial Papers no later than thirty (30) days after service of the At-Issue Memorandum. This period may be extended to sixty (60) days by filing and serving a statement that the additional time is needed to prepare the Preliminary Trial Papers. This statement shall specify why the additional time is needed, and shall be served and filed within ten (10) days of the service of the At-Issue Memorandum. Any statement filed in bad faith or solely for the purpose of delay shall be cause for sanctions. a. Any misuse of the At-Issue process which attempts to prevent normal discovery by the opposing party, may be sanctioned or fees may be awarded. 4. No less than thirty (30) days before trial, each party shall serve and file a list of any experts the party expects to call at trial, including the name, address, and telephone number of the expert, a brief narrative statement of the qualifications of the expert, and a brief narrative statement of the general substance of the testimony that the expert is expected to give. Within fifteen (15) days of service of the expert witness list, either party may file a supplemental list of expert witnesses containing all of the same information. 5. Any party who believes that the case is not ready to be set for trial may within ten (10) days of mailing or personal service of the At-Issue Memorandum, file a Notice of Motion in Opposition to Trial Setting. LOCAL RULE 16 - FAMILY LAW

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C. FINAL TRIAL PAPERS (Not Applicable to Long Cause Hearings) 1. At least five (5) Court days before the trial, each party shall serve and file all of the following, which shall be known collectively as Final Trial Papers: a. A statement summarizing undisputed issues and disputed issues, with an updated estimate of trial time; b. Current Income and Expense Declaration; c. Updated Statement of Assets and Debts, if appropriate; d. Supplemental Statement of Issues, Contentions, and Proposed Disposition, detailing any changes or additions since the initial Statement of Issues. No party shall be allowed to raise at trial any issue not adequately disclosed in that party’s initial or supplemental Statement of Issues. e. A statement identifying each witness the party reasonably anticipates it is likely to call at trial; however, this does not apply to rebuttal witnesses. Only witnesses so listed will be permitted to testify at trial, except for good cause shown. The statement shall specify the name, address, and telephone number of each witness, a general statement of the issues that will be addressed by the testimony of the witness, and a time estimate for the direct examination of the witness. f. A list of exhibits, rather than the exhibits themselves, shall be filed with the Court. Parties shall exchange legible copies of all exhibits the party reasonably anticipates will be introduced at trial. Only disclosed exhibits will be permitted to be offered at trial, except for good cause shown. The parties are encouraged to have their exhibits premarked. The exhibits are to be exchanged between the parties, not just a list of exhibits, unless the parties stipulate that the exhibit list is sufficient, with only the exhibit list going to the Court. g. A complete set of attorney’s bills and statements to date, if attorney’s fees are in issue. 2. The filing party shall serve the Final Trial Papers on the other parties in a manner to assure actual delivery to the other parties no later than five (5) Court days before the trial (mailing 5 days before trial is not compliance). 3. A Trial Brief setting forth the applicable law is required. All Trial Briefs shall be filed and served in a manner to assure actual delivery to the other parties and to the Court no later than five Court days before trial. 4. Meet and Confer Statement: Each party (or their attorney, if represented) is required to file a declaration that they in fact met and conferred in an attempt to settle any and all issues prior to trial. The statement shall be filed and served on the opposing party five (5) Court days prior to trial. If the meet and confer effort resolves issues, the parties shall so note in their Supplemental Statement of Issues and Contentions. D. CONTINUANCE

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Except as set forth below, no case shall be continued from the RFO calendar except
upon an affirmative showing of good cause, such as unavoidable unavailability of
a party, attorney, or essential witness.
2. At the request of both parties, the Court may continue a case from the RFO
calendar one (1) time to a subsequent RFO calendar for purposes of potential
settlement in any of the following ways:
a. Referral of a matter with a time estimate in excess of one day for a
mandatory settlement conference.
b. A joint request by all parties based upon their representation that they will
conduct an informal settlement procedure (such as a meeting of all parties
and attorneys) and that they believe there is a reasonable likelihood that
some or all of the issues will resolve.
c. Attendance by all parties and counsel at a settlement conference or
informal settlement meeting is mandatory. Failure to attend and be
prepared for any settlement conference or meeting may constitute
sufficient cause for imposition of sanctions pursuant to California law,
including, but not limited to, Code of Civil Procedure §575.2 and
California Rules of Court, Rule 2.30.
3. Should parties wish a continuance from the RFO calendar other than to pursue a
settlement (See #2 above) they must provide a written stipulation to that effect to
the Court at least five (5) days prior to the RFO calendar. If only one party wishes
a matter continued, that party has the burden of showing good cause why the matter
should be continued which the Court in its discretion may grant or deny.
Continuances are looked upon with disfavor.
E. RESERVED
F. CONTINUANCES FROM REQUEST FOR ORDER CALENDAR
1. Requests for continuances are looked on with disfavor unless good cause shown
and will not be granted unless good faith attempts to contact the opposing party
have been made prior to the day of the hearing. Parties are encouraged to stipulate
in writing to a continuance at least five (5) days prior to the hearing which is to be
continued.
G. SANCTIONS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL RULES. Failure to fully
comply with the foregoing Rules, in the absence of good cause, may result in the other
party being granted a continuance and may subject the offending party, or his or her
attorney, or both, to sanctions pursuant to California law including but not limited to
California Rules of Court, Rules 2.30 and Code of Civil Procedure § 575.2.
H. RESERVED (Effective date 7/1/90, as amended 7-1-01, renumbered 1/1/04, as amended 7/1/04, as amended
7/1/05, as amended 1/1/07, as amended 7/1/07, as amended 7/1/08, as amended 1/1/09, as amended 1/1/12, as
amended 7/1/12, as amended 7/1/14, as amended 1/1/15, as amended 7/1/17, as amended 1/1/18, as amended
1/1/20, as amended 7/1/25, as amended 1/1/26)

G. Minor’s Counsel Complaint Process
1. Complaints concerning Minor’s Counsel shall be dealt with as follows:
a. Parents, parties and/or attorneys desiring to file a complaint regarding the
performance of Minor's Counsel may submit a written complaint to the
Supervising Judge of the Family Division, utilizing the Family Court –
Minor’s Counsel Complaint Form. The form is available in the Clerk’s
Office.
b. Written complaints or forms can be returned to:
Court Administration
Superior Court of California, County of Butte
1775 Concord Avenue
Chico, CA 95928
c. Written acknowledgement that the Court has received the complaint will
be sent to the complainant. If further action is needed, the investigation
process shall be completed within ninety (90) days. If warranted, the
attorney named in the complaint will be given notice of the complaint and
an opportunity to respond. At the conclusion of the investigation a written
notice of the final action shall be sent to the complainant. (Effective 7/1/04, as
amended 7/1/08, as amended 1/1/10, as amended 1/1/11, as amended 1/1/12, as amended
1/1/25, as amended 7/1/25, as amended 1-1-26)

16.20 RESERVED (Effective 1/1/19)

16.21 POLICIES FOR FAMILY LAW(Effective date 7/1/90, as amended 7/1/98, renumbered 1/1/04, as amended and renumbered 7/1/04, renumbered 1/1/11) A. COMMENT: The Court believes it is important for counsel and litigants to know prehearing what the general policies of the Court are on certain issues that arise in the Family Law area; therefore, the Court has adopted certain "Court Policies" which it follows except in the unusual case. The Court reserves to itself the continuing discretionary power it has in making any final determination on these issues on a case by case basis. The goal and intention of the "Court Policies" is to encourage and enhance the ability of counsel and the parties to settle these matters without a Court hearing wherever possible. C. COURT POLICY # 1 RESERVED D. COURT POLICY # 2 RESERVED E. COURT POLICY # 3 RESERVED F. COURT POLICY # 4 RESERVED G. COURT POLICY # 5 CHILD SUPPORT WHEN CHILDREN ARE SEPARATED 1. In this situation the Court will use the "set off" approach. The Court will apply the Guidelines to determine the support owed by the low wage earner and then determine the amount owed by the high wage earner, and then subtract the difference to determine the amount due from one party to the other. H. COURT POLICY # 6 TRAVEL EXPENSE RELATIVE TO VISITATION [COSTS]

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If the parties live in the same county or within fifty (50) miles of each other, the
Court will ordinarily divide any minor travel expenses equally between the parties.
2. If visitation requires air travel or automobile travel over long distances, the Court
will ordinarily apportion costs based upon net disposable income, and the share of
the payor spouse shall be added to his/her amount of support as set forth in the
County Guidelines.
3. The Court may vary from this approach if one party has unnecessarily or
unreasonably caused the need for payment of travel expenses.
I. COURT POLICY # 7 RESERVED
J. COURT POLICY # 8 RESERVED
K. COURT POLICY # 9 JOB RELATED EXPENSES AND BENEFITS
1. [SEE FAMILY CODE §4059]
2. Employee benefits may or may not be included as part of net income in the Court's
discretion, taking into consideration the benefit to the employee, the corresponding
reduction in living expense, and any other relevant facts.
L. COURT POLICY # 10 RESERVED
M. COURT POLICY # 11 RESERVED N. COURT POLICY # 12 RESERVED O. COURT POLICY # 13 RESERVED P. COURT POLICY # 14 MEDIATION POLICY AND REFERRALS 1. It is the Court’s policy that all family law issues should be mediated in order to help resolve issues which the parties and counsel are unable to resolve without assistance. The parties should first attempt mediation whenever feasible and whenever doing so will not create an undue hardship. At all hearings on family law issues, before setting and proceeding to trial, the Court will consider whether to recommend mediation as an alternative to Court intervention, and whether to continue the matter for the purpose of allowing mediation. (Effective 7/1/90, as amended 7/1/98, renumbered 1/1/04, as amended and renumbered 7/1/04, renumbered 1/1/11)

16.22 RESULT OF FAILURE TO COMPLY (Effective date 1/1/09, renumbered 1/1/11) A. Failure to comply with any of the Rules contained within Rule 16 (16.1-16.20) may result in any of the following on request of an opposing party or on the Court's own motion: 1. Making an order based solely on the pleadings properly before the Court. 2. Making or vacating orders as the Court deems appropriate under the circumstances. 3. Continuing the matter. 4. Awarding attorney's fees and costs against the non-complying party, without the requirement of filing either an Income and Expense Declaration or a noticed motion. 5. Removing the matter from calendar.

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B. The Court retains discretion to excuse non-compliance with any Rule or Rules on a showing of good cause. (Effective date 1/1/09, renumbered 1/1/11) 16.23 RESERVED (Effective date 1/1/10, as amended and renumbered 1/1/11, as amended 1/1/12, as amended 1/1/17, as amended 1/1/20) 16.24 CONTEMPT HEARINGS (Effective 1/1/12) A. If a party cited for contempt appears without an attorney, one continuance normally will be granted to permit the citee to retain counsel. B. If the citee claims to be indigent, the citee will be ordered to fill out a Financial Information Statement in the Court Compliance office. If citee is found to be indigent, an attorney shall be appointed to represent the citee. C. The citee will be ordered to be present at the time and date set for the continued hearing, thus avoiding further service. D. In all contempt proceedings, a specific order of proof is preferred. First, the moving party shall introduce in evidence the prior order of the Court (by judicial notice or otherwise) which order was in full force and effect at the time of the alleged contempt. Second, the moving party shall establish that the opposing party had notice of that order. Third, the moving party shall proceed to establish the violation of that order, and the willfulness of that violation. E. As to contempt for failure to pay child support, parties and their attorneys, if represented, are expected to be familiar with Code of Civil Procedure §1209.5. F. The moving party and their attorney, if represented, shall be thoroughly prepared to present all required evidence clearly and expeditiously, without calling the citee to testify. G. After the contempt hearing, it shall be the responsibility of the moving party to prepare an order for the signature of the Court, setting forth the findings and orders of the Court. Such an order will be submitted directly to the Court, without approval as to form and content by the self-represented litigant. If the responding party is represented by counsel, it shall be submitted to counsel for approval. H. The party or attorney preparing the Order After Hearing must set forth all findings of the Court including factual findings of the existence and current validity of a described order, knowledge of the contemptor of that order, the violation of that order, and the willfulness of that violation. Thereafter, there shall be set forth the orders of the Court with regard to the finding of contempt, and the sentencing. No contempt order will be signed by the Court without compliance with the foregoing. I. After a finding of contempt and sentencing thereon, there is no Court policy that a stay of execution will be granted. Counsel are expected to advise their clients of this fact in advance of the Court hearing. J. In appropriate cases, the Court may permit a continuance of sentencing to assure compliance with Court orders. K. If the citee fails to appear for hearing after proper service and proof being made thereof, the matter will proceed to hearing in the citee's absence. (Effective 1/1/12)

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16.25 PETITIONS TO TERMINATE PARENTAL RIGHTS AND FREE A MINOR FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL (Effective 1/1/15) A. Any party or attorney seeking to file a petition to terminate parental rights and free a minor from the custody or control of a parent, pursuant to California Family Code §7881 et seq., must present to the Court clerk appropriate forms of order at the time the petition is filed. Petitions presented without appropriate forms of order will not be filed. B. A party or attorney is encouraged to use a standard form of order, including any forms available through the Butte County Superior Court website. (Effective 1/1/15) 16.26 ADOPTIONS (Effective 1/1/15) A. Any party, agency or attorney seeking an order of adoption must present to the Court clerk an Adoption Request (Judicial Council Form ADOPT-200), Adoption Agreement (Judicial Council Form ADOPT-210) and an Adoption Order (Judicial Council Form ADOPT-215) before a hearing for an order of adoption will be calendared. These forms are also available in the Court Clerk’s Office and Self-Help Assistance & Referral Program Office. B. A party or attorney is encouraged to use standard forms of order available through the Judicial Council website; including following the instructions on How to Adopt a Child in California (Judicial Council Form ADOPT-050). (Effective 1/1/15) 16.27 PARENTING COORDINATOR GUIDELINES (CHILD CUSTODY AND VISITATION) (Effective date 7-01-18) A. Role of the Parenting Coordinator 1. A Parenting Coordinator is a mental health professional, or family law attorney, who specializes in helping high-conflict parents resolve disputes regarding their children. Parenting Coordination is a child-focused dispute resolution process that combines parent education, dispute assessment, mediation, facilitated negotiation, and conflict and communication management. When parents are unable to resolve their parenting disputes with the Parenting Coordinator's assistance, the Parenting Coordinator makes recommendations or decisions on issues that are specified in a stipulation and order. The ultimate goal is to help parents learn to resolve disputed or difficult issues amicably and efficiently on their own, without having to involve the Parenting Coordinator or the adversarial process. B. Selection and Appointment of Parenting Coordinator 1. Timing a. A Parenting Coordinator may be appointed at any time during a proceeding involving child custody or visitation issues, upon the stipulation of the parties and subject to the approval of the Court. C. Procedure 1. Appointment a. The parties may stipulate to the appointment of a Parenting Coordinator, subject to consent of the individual selected, and subject to the Court's approval. The Parenting Coordinator's role, powers, duties, term, and incidental matters should be set forth in a written stipulation and order.

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(See form FL.100, Stipulation and Order Appointing Parenting Coordinator.) 2. Acceptance of Appointment a. The proposed Parenting Coordinator shall have the right to accept or decline any appointment, with or without giving a stated reason. A person proposed as a Parenting Coordinator is required to decline the appointment if he or she knows of any bias or conflict of interest that would prevent him or her from acting fairly and impartially. The Parenting Coordinator shall act pursuant to a written stipulation and order defining his or her role, duties, and fees. The form of order shall be approved by the Parenting Coordinator. 3. Term of Appointment a. The Parenting Coordinator shall be appointed for a specified term or length of time, usually at least one (1) year and not more than three (3) years. This will give the Parenting Coordinator sufficient time to work with the family, while reinforcing the parents' responsibility for their own lives and their child(ren)'s welfare. 4. Legal Authority for Appointment a. There is no specific legal authority for appointment of a Parenting Coordinator. For this reason, a Parenting Coordinator may only be appointed upon the stipulation of the parties. Absent a stipulation for appointment of a Parenting Coordinator, the Court does have authority to appoint a third party (not a Parenting Coordinator) under one or more of the following Code sections: 1) An expert witness under Evidence Code §730; 2) A referee under Code of Civil Procedure §638, et seq. 3) An investigator or evaluator under Family Code §3110 et seq. 4) An arbitrator under Code of Civil Procedure 5) A mediator under Family Code §3160-3186. §1280; 5. Qualifications a. The parties and counsel are responsible for determining whether a proposed Parenting Coordinator is qualified for appointment. Upon request, a proposed Parenting Coordinator must provide the requester with a resume or other documentation of his or her qualifications prior to the filing of a stipulation and order appointing a Parenting Coordinator. b. For the benefit of the parties and counsel the following qualifications are recommended. All Parenting Coordinators should have completed a training twelve (12) hours or more in Parenting Coordination. In addition, Parenting Coordinators should meet the following professional standards at the time of appointment for any of the following. 1) Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers:

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accord with the principles set forth in People v Marsden (1970) 2 Cal.3rd 118 and its progeny. e. At the hearing under 17.9(A), the Court will not entertain receipt of evidence about the merits of the case itself. To that end, the Court may assign the hearing to another judge. The Marsden hearing is an informal hearing in which the Court ascertains the nature of the party’s allegations regarding the defects in counsel’s representation and decides whether the allegations have sufficient substance to warrant counsel’s replacement. f. This Butte County Superior Court Local Rules constitutes a standing order that the information provided by the complaining party and/or the responding attorney is not discoverable and is not to be disseminated unless necessary for action on the complaint or to protect a constitutional or statutory right and pursuant to a Court order beforehand g. The Juvenile Court Financial Statement Form will be amended to include an advisement to the party of this Local Rule. (California Rule of Court 5.660(e).) h. A party who has a complaint that does not fall within 17.9(A), can otherwise submit a written complaint about their Court appointed counsel to the Juvenile Division Presiding Judge if: 1) The complaint does not address the merits or facts in an open case, and 2) The issues in the complaint are not the subject of a Writ or Appeal, and 3) The complaint includes a description of the relief requested. i. Complaints against a Juvenile Court-Appointed Attorney may be submitted in writing using the Juvenile Court-Appointed Attorney Complaint Form and returned to: Court Administration Superior Court of California, County of Butte One Court Street Oroville, CA 95965 j. A written complaint under 17.9(H) will be addressed either directly, or through assignment, by the Juvenile Division Presiding Judge, with a response in either event no later than ninety (90) days from receipt of the complaint. k. A copy of any written complaint will be provided to counsel subject to the complaint and said counsel will have an opportunity to respond. Counsel can request a hearing in lieu of a written response with notice of the complaining party. l. If it is determined that an appointed attorney has acted improperly or contrary to the Rules or policies of the Court, the Court will determine what appropriate action to take and act accordingly.

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To the fullest extent possible, to communicate and coordinate efforts with the case
manager (probation officer or social worker)
7. To the fullest extent possible, to communicate and coordinate efforts with the
attorney for the child, nonminor dependent, or ward who are subject to the
jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court; and
8. To represent the interests of the child, nonminor dependent, or ward who are
subject to the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court in other judicial or administrative
proceedings.
D. SWORN OFFICER OF THE COURT. A Special Advocate is an officer of the Court and
is bound by these Rules. Each Special Advocate shall be sworn in by a Judge or Court
Commissioner before beginning his or her duties, and shall subscribe to a written oath.
E. SPECIFIC DUTIES. In its initial order of appointment, and thereafter in subsequent orders
as appropriate, the Court may specifically delineate the Special Advocate’s duties in each
case, including interviewing and observing the child, nonminor dependent, or ward who
are subject to the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court and other appropriate individuals,
reviewing appropriate records and reports, consideration of visitation rights for the
grandparents of the child, nonminor dependent, or ward who are subject to the jurisdiction
of the Juvenile Court and other relatives, and reporting back directly to the Court as
indicated. If no specific duties are outlined by the Court order, the Special Advocate shall
discharge his or her obligation to the child, nonminor dependent, or ward who are subject
to the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court and the Court in accordance with the functions set
forth herein. (Effective date 1/1/01, as amended 7/1/16, as amended 7/1/19)

18.3 RESERVED (Effective date 1/1/01) 18.4 RELEASE OF INFORMATION TO SPECIAL ADVOCATE (Effective date 1/1/01, as amended 7/1/16, as amended 7/1/19, as amended 7/1/20) A. TO ACCOMPLISH APPOINTMENT. To accomplish the appointment of a Special Advocate, the Judge or Commissioner making the appointment shall sign an order granting the Special Advocate the authority to review specific relevant documents and interview parties involved in the case, as well as other persons having significant information relating to the child, nonminor dependent, or ward who are subject to the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court, to the same extent as any other officer appointed to investigate proceedings on behalf of the Court. B. ACCESS TO RECORDS. A Special Advocate shall have the same legal right to records relating to the child he or she is appointed to represent as any case manager (social worker or probation officer) with regard to records pertaining to the child held by any agency, school, organization, division or department of the State, physician, surgeon, nurse, other health care provider, psychologist, psychiatrist, mental health provider or law enforcement agency. The Special Advocate shall present his or her identification as a Court Appointed Special Advocate to any such record holder in support of his or her request for access to specific records. No consent from the parent or guardian is necessary for the Special Advocate to have access to any records relating to the child. This Access to Records section does not apply to the records of or pertaining to a nonminor dependent. The Special Advocate may have access to those records only with the explicit written and informed consent of the nonminor dependent. C. SUPERIOR COURT CASE FILE.

LOCAL RULE 18 - COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM (CASA)

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Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 5.655(b)(1)(D) and as authorized under
Welfare & Institutions Code §103(h)(i), CASA Special Advocates shall be
provided access to the Court Case File on which they were appointed. Means of
access shall be as defined in a Memorandum of Understanding between the Court
and the CASA program.
2. In addition to the provisions in (1), access to a nonminor’s Superior Court case file
requires consent of the nonminor and approval of the Presiding Judge of the
Juvenile Court or his/her designee.
D. CONFIDENTIALITY. All information concerning children and families, including
nonminors, in the Juvenile Court process is confidential. The CASA volunteers must not
give case information to anyone other than the Court, the parties and their attorneys, and
CASA staff.
E. REPORT OF ABUSE. The CASA volunteers are required by law (Penal Code § 11166 et
seq.) to report any reasonable suspicion that a child is a victim of child abuse or serious
neglect as described by Penal Code § 273a.
F. COMMUNICATION. There shall be ongoing, regular communication concerning the
child’s, nonminor dependent’s or ward’s best interests, current status, and significant case
developments, maintained among the Special Advocate, case manager, attorney for the
child, nonminor dependent, or wards who are subject to the jurisdiction of the Juvenile
Court, attorneys for parents, relatives, foster parents, and any therapist for the child,
nonminor dependent, or wards who are subject to the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court.
(Effective date 1/1/01, as amended 7/1/16, as amended 7/1/19, as amended 7/1/20)

LOCAL RULE 50 – ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

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LOCAL RULE 51 COMPLAINT PROCEDURES (Effective date 7/1/19, as amended 7/1/25) 51.1 COMPLAINTS REGARDING ASSIGNED JUDGES (Effective date 7/1/19) A. This Rule applies to all judges assigned through the Assigned Judges Program administered by the Judicial Council of California. B. Complaints against an assigned judge shall be submitted to: Court Executive Officer Superior Court of California, County of Butte One Court Street Oroville, CA 95965 C. A notice of receipt, signed by the Presiding Judge, shall be sent to the complainant with information regarding to where the complaint was directed. (Effective date 7/1/19) 51.2 COMPLAINTS REGARDING TEMPORARY JUDGE PRO TEM (Effective date 7/1/19, as amended 7/1/25) A. This Rule applies to all Temporary Judges appointed pursuant to California Rules of Court,

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Rule 10.743. B. Complaints against a Judge Pro Tem may be submitted in writing to: Court Administration Superior Court of California, County of Butte One Court Street Oroville, CA 95965 C. Written notice of the final action shall be sent to the complainant, to the extent possible, within ninety (90) days. (Effective date 7/1/19, as amended 7/1/25) 51.3 COMPLAINTS AGAINST SUBORDINATE JUDICIAL OFFICERS (Effective date 7/1/19) A. This Rule applies to all Subordinate Judicial Officers as defined by California Rules of Court, Rule 10.703. B. Complaints against a Subordinate Judicial Officer may be submitted in writing using the Subordinate Judicial Officer Complaint Form and returned to: Court Executive Officer Superior Court of California, County of Butte One Court Street Oroville, CA 95965 C. Written notice of the final action shall be sent to the complainant, to the extent possible, within ninety (90) days. (Effective date 7/1/19) 51.4 COMPLAINTS AGAINST COURT EMPLOYEES (Effective date 7/1/19, as amended 7/1/25) A. It is the objective of the Court to Courteously receive and to investigate complaints concerning its employees. Complaints against Court employees may be submitted in writing to: Court Administration Superior Court of California, County of Butte One Court Street

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B. Court Administration will send an acknowledgement when the complaint has been
received.
C. If further action is needed, and to the extent possible, the investigation process shall be
completed within ninety (90) days. Upon the completion of any investigation, a notice of
the final action shall be sent to the complainant. (Effective date 7/1/19, as amended 7/1/25)

51.5 Language Access Complaints (Effective date 7/1/19) A. The Court is committed to providing equal access to Court users regardless of English proficiency. Members of the public who have a complaint or other feedback about the Court’s language access services may complete a Language Access Complaint Form which may be returned to: Language Access Representative Superior Court of California, County of Butte One Court Street Oroville, CA 95965 B. The Language Access Complaint Form will be available in hard copy at every Court facility and electronically on the Court’s website (www.butteCourt.ca.gov). C. The Language Access Representative will respond to all language access complaints other than those submitted anonymously within sixty (60) days. (Effective date 7/1/19)

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ABBREVIATIONS AFDC - Aid for Families with Dependent Children ADR - Alternative Dispute Resolution CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocate CC - Civil Code CCP - Code of Civil Procedures CRC - California Rules of Court def. - defendant depo. - deposition exh. - exhibit FC - Family Code GC - Government Code H&S - Health & Safety Code JC - Judicial Council LR - Local Rule OSC - Order To Show Cause OTSC - Order To Show Cause OST - Order Shortening Time PC - Penal Code PROB. - Probate Code PROGRAM - Delay Reduction Program pltf. - plaintiff SCQ - Status Conference Questionnaire TRO - Temporary Restraining Order UCCJA - Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act W&I - Welfare & Institutions Code § - section § § - sections

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FORMS INDEX BY NAME (Fillable Forms are located on our website. https://www.butte.Courts.ca.gov) Form Name Form ID Local Action Date Mandatory or Number Rule Optional Additional Orders Attachment (Child Custody CV.010 Rule 9 A.D. 1/1/18 Mandatory Evaluator) Application/Request for Mental Health Diversion; CR.040 Rule 20 A.D. 1/1/20 Mandatory Advisal and Waiver of Rights At Issue Memorandum FL.090 Rules 15 A.D. 1/1/18 Mandatory and 16 Certificate of Competency To Practice In Juvenile JV.010 Rule 17 A.D. 1/1/18 Mandatory Dependency Court Certificate of Qualifications to Serve as a Parenting FL.110 Rules 15 E.D. 7/1/18 Mandatory Coordinator and 16 Confidentiality Notice and Agreement for Juvenile JV.040 Rule 17 E.D. 7/1/25 Mandatory Cases Court Investigator Information Sheet PR.010 Rule 12 A.D. 1/1/18 Optional Declaration for Default Custody and Visitation Orders FL.030 Rules 15 A.D. 1/1/20 Mandatory and 16 Declaration in Support of Request to Inspect and/or JV.030 Rule 17 E.D. 7/1/26 Mandatory Copy Juvenile Court Records Without a Court Order Declaration Re: Notice of Ex Parte Application for LM.010 Rule 2 A.D. 1/1/25 Optional Orders and/or Orders Shortening Time Declaration Re: Notice of Ex Parte Application For FL.010 Rules 15 A.D. 1/1/18 Mandatory Orders and 16 Ex Parte Petition to Dispense with Accounting and PR.040 Rule 12 A.D 1/1/25 Mandatory Order Family Law Case Management: Status Conference FL.060 Rules 15 A.D. 1/1/18 Mandatory Statement and 16 Family Law Judgment Checklist FL.040 Rules 15 A.D. 1/1/18 Mandatory and 16 Family Law Parentage Judgment Checklist Petition to FL.050 Rules 15 A.D. 1/1/18 Mandatory Establish Parental Relationship and 16 Financial Information GR.050 Rule 14 A.D 7/1/24 Mandatory Juvenile Petition/Application (Proposition 64) CR.020 Rule 20 E.D. 7/1/18 Optional Mediation Statement ADR.010 Rule 6 A.D. 1/1/18 Optional Memorandum To Set Case for Trial GR.010 Rule 1 A.D. 7/1/25 Mandatory Misdemeanor Diversion (PC § 1001.95) Information CR.050- Rule 20 E.D. 1/1/25 Information INFO

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