Orange — Probate Available Trials

Source: https://www.occourts.org/system/files/general/probate-available-trials-pat.pdf

Probate Available Trials (PAT) April 1, 2025

EXISTING TRIALSOVERVIEW

Existing trial dates will be honored for trialsStarting April 1, 2025, the Probate Division
already scheduled. However, the option iswill implement a Master Calendar process for
available, upon agreement by alltrials. Unless otherwise directed by the court,
parties/counsel, to transition trials into theany trial date set after April 1st will be
Master Calendar process. If the Mastermanaged through the Master Calendar.
Calendar process is selected, the court willDuring this process, a judicial officer will
consider vacating the existing trial date(s)evaluate whether a matter is ready to
and re-setting the matter on the Masterproceed to trial and assign it accordingly.
Calendar.

Requirements BENEFITS MOVING FORWARD

The Probate Bench requires the submission When a trial is at issue, it will be placed on the of the new Master Calendar Trial Statement Probate Master Calendar to be scheduled at (Probate) form (# L-3041). While the Master the next available opening. If a courtroom Calendar Trial Statement (Probate) form will experiences a last-minute change or another not be mandatory until July 1, 2025 (in trial settles, PAT will provide a list of cases compliance with Local Rule 601.24), the court ready to fill the open spot. Utilizing a master strongly encourages all parties to file that calendar will enable the Probate Bench to form at least five (5) court days prior to the hear more trials throughout the year. Master Calendar trial date for matters scheduled before July 1st. Please also note, the updated Settlement Conference QUESTIONS: Statement, (#L-3040) is required immediately Stacey Ocera-Arreola, Deputy Manager, Ext: (per Local Rule 316). 7359