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Complex Civil Litigation

Notice: Effective Thursday, August 20, 2026, Judge Peterson will be assigned to the Complex Division. All Department 19 complex cases will now be reassigned to Judge Peterson in Department 8 at Downtown Superior Court.

Complex Civil Litigation

This page has information related to the Complex Civil Litigation Departments 8 and 22.

Guidelines & Other Information:

Complex Civil Litigation Guidelines

Guidelines For Motions Relating to Class Certification

Guidelines for Motions Relating to Preliminary and Final Approval of Class Action Settlements

Model Protective Order

Electronic Filing (E-Filing) Information

| General Orders | Order Date |

General Order Deeming Related Google Incognito Mode Cases Complex and Staying Discovery Responsive and Pleading Deadlines

| May 13, 2024 |

Exhibit A to General Order Deeming Related Google Incognito Mode Cases Complex

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Related Links

Tentative Rulings

Case Information Portal

Electronic Filing (E-Filing)

Civil Calendar - Available Dates

State Self-Help for Civil Lawsuits

Local Civil Rules of Court

List of Courthouses