All fees shall be paid and all pleadings and papers shall be filed with the Clerk, before they will be considered by the Court.

(Adopted 1-1-86; Renumbered from Rule 1.0025, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

Restriction on Taking.  No papers, documents or exhibits on file in the office of the Clerk of this Court shall be allowed to be taken from the custody of the Clerk except as hereinafter provided.

As sessions of the superior court are held in locations other than the county seat, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure § 198.5 the names for master jury lists and qualified jury lists to serve in a session may be selected from t...he area in which the session is held, pursuant to a local rule that divides the county in a manner that provides all qualified persons in the county an equal opportunity to be considered for jury service.

If, after the commencement of jury selection, the number of jurors in a court region shall prove insufficient for the jury trial, the Presiding Judge must provide approval for the transfer of jurors between regions.

(Added 10-3...0-99; effective 1-1-00; amended 4-25-03, effective 7-1-03; Renumbered from Rule 1.0056, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 4-24-15, effective 7-1-15)

Parties must request an interpreter with as much advance notice as possible to ensure that an interpreter will be available. A minimum of forty-eight (48) hours (two business days) notice is required for Spanish and Sign language ...and five (5) business days for all other languages.

Documents or audiotapes in a language other than English that will be submitted into evidence or used in a proceeding should be translated or transcribed prior to the hearing. 

(Adopted 1-1-86; Amended 10-16-98, effective 1-1-9...9; Renumbered from Rule 1.0060, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 5-3-19, effective 7-1-19)

Communication and coordination regarding Protective Orders and child custody and visitation orders:
1.At any hearing involving a Protective Order, child custody, visitation or guardianship, all parties or their attorneys must inf...orm the judicial officer of any preexisting Protective Order, or order regarding child custody and visitation that involves any party to the case pending before the Court.  The parties or their attorneys must also provide the court with a copy of any such preexisting orders, and must update the Court regarding the status of all such orders at any subsequent hearings, should the status of the preexisting orders change.

2.Before issuing a Protective Order, the issuing Court shall make reasonable efforts to determine whether there are minor children of the relationship between the victim and the restrained person, and shall review available databases to determine whether there are existing orders, including custody and/or visitation orders, involving the defendant/restrained person, the victim/protected person, and/or the minor children. The issuing Court shall also consider whether peaceful contact with the protected person(s) should be allowed so the restrained person may have custody of and/or visitation with the minor children. In setting the terms of the Protective Order, the issuing Court may consider the existence and/or terms of any child custody or visitation orders involving the minor children co-parented by the protected person(s) and the defendant/restrained person.

3.Before setting terms of child custody or visitation, the family, juvenile or probate court setting such terms shall make reasonable efforts to determine whether any person seeking custody or visitation is subject to a Protective Order involving a co-parent or another person seeking custody/visitation, and/or the children. The family, juvenile, or probate court setting such terms shall also make reasonable efforts to determine whether there are pre-existing custody or visitation orders involving the children.

4.The Court shall maintain a procedure to be used when a request for a Protective Order is filed, to help determine whether the party to be restrained is involved in other cases involving Protective Orders or custody or visitation orders.  This internal Court procedure is not a substitute for the requirement that the parties inform the Court of preexisting orders involving any party to the newly filed case pending before the Court.

Any order permitting contact between the restrained person and their child(ren) shall comply with Cal. Penal Code Section 136.2(f)(1) and (2), and Cal. Family Code Section 3100.    

(Adopted 4-20-18, effective 7-1-18; Amended 5...-7-21, effective 7-1-21) 

Structured Settlement. If the petition for approval of a claim under Section 3500(b) of the Probate Code relates to a structured settlement calling for future periodic payments, the petition shall state the cost of the annuity. 
...
(Adopted 1-1-86; Amended 4-4-92, effective 7-1-92; Amended 4-1-95, effective 7-1-95; Amended effective 7-1-07; Renumbered from Rule 1.0070, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

Entry of judgment
The clerk of this court does not maintain a judgment book.  Therefore, in this court all judgments and amendments thereto are entered as of the date on which they are filed, pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure s...ection 668.5.

Pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rule 2.304 et. Seq., a party may file by fax directly with the appropriate court location using the facsimile numbers located on the court's website at http://riverside.courts.ca.gov/faxl...ist.shtml. The first sheet transmitted shall be the Judicial Council Facsimile Transmission Cover Sheet (Fax Filing) (form MC-005), followed by any special handling instructions. Each document transmitted for direct filing with the court shall contain the phrase "BY FAX," and if represented by an attorney, the attorney shall also include their facsimile machine telephone number, designated as a "fax" number, and their e-mail address immediately below the title of the document. 

Individuals representing themselves or attorneys representing clients may register on-line at http://riverside.courts.ca.gov/faxregister.shtml or may complete form RI-M01 to register for the court's direct fax filing program. The form is located on the court's website at http://riverside.courts.ca.gov/localfrms/ri-m01.pdf

See the Fax Filing Chart for location and case type information.

(Added 4-4-92, effective 7-1-92; amended 4-3-93, effective 7-1-93; amended 10-19-96, effective 1-1-97; amended 4-19-97, effective 7-1-97; amended 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; amended 1-1-03; amended  7-1-03; area code correction 1-1-05; amended effective 7-1-09; Renumbered from Rule 1.0091, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended administratively to reflect the correct case types heard at the Palm Springs and Temecula locations, 11-8-14, effective 1-1-15; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21)

All Commissioners are appointed as Temporary Judges.  Their Oaths of Office are available at the Executive Office of the Court.

(Adopted 4-28-06, effective 7-1-06; Renumbered from Rule 1.0115, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

On July 1, 1992, the Executive Officer/Clerk shall assume responsibility for management of the Revenue and Recovery Unit (now called Enhanced Collections Division) presently assigned to the County Executive Office.  Also, on this ...date, the Executive Officer/Clerk shall assume responsibility for the collection of all fines ordered in criminal proceedings.

A.Effective July 1, 1992, all fines ordered on criminal matters as a part of Terms and Conditions of Probation shall be ordered paid to the Clerk of the Court.
B.The Probation Officer and Executive Officer/Clerk shall establish procedures to insure the Court is properly informed of compliance or failures to comply with the payment of court ordered fines. 

(Added 4-25-98; effective 7-1-98; moved from Title 7 (Rule 7.0039) 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; Renumbered from Rule 1.0210, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

If an in custody defendant at the time of their arraignment requests court appointed counsel at public expense, their custodial status shall constitute a prima facie showing of their indigency.  No further showing pursuant to para...graph A, above, need be made.  However, this appointment is deemed conditional and upon the release of the defendant, or upon request of appointed counsel or the court, they shall be required to fully comply with this rule, no later than their next court appearance.

Failure to comply with this subsection shall be sufficient ground for denial of court appointed counsel at public expense.  

(Adopted 1-1-86; Amended 10-23-93, effective 1-1-94; moved from Title 7 (Rule 7.0040) 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; Renumbered from Rule 1.0215, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21)

A party requesting an order directing that a summons, citation or notice be served by publication must make such request by submitting an Application for Order for Publication Riverside Superior Court form, approved for mandatory ...use and available from the clerk of court.  Failure to use the mandatory court form may result in the rejection of the application.

(Adopted 11-7-12, effective 1-1-13)

Except as otherwise provided herein, these Local Rules in Title 3, Division 1, Civil Case Management shall apply to all general civil cases as set forth in California Rules of Court 3.712(a) that are filed on or after January 1, 2...009.  In addition, they shall apply to general civil cases filed prior to that, as ordered by the Court.  

(Added 11-9-87, effective 1-1-88; Moved to Title 1 (Rule 1.0200) 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; reinstated and amended 10-18-02, effective 1-1-03; amended 10-24-08, effective 1-1-09; Moved from Title 11 and renumbered from Rule 11.0010, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14)

Unless otherwise specified in the Order to Show Cause, any response in opposition to an Order to Show Cause (a) shall be in the form of a written declaration and (b) shall be filed no less than five court days before the hearing o...n the Order to Show Cause. The Court may find the failure to file a timely declaration to constitute an admission by the responding party that there are no meritorious grounds on which to oppose the action that is the subject of the Order to Show Cause. In that event, the Court may vacate the hearing and issue any order consistent with that admission. 

(Adopted 5-13-13, effective 7-1-13; amended 4-24-14, effective 7-1-14; amended 10-27-17, effective 1-1-18; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21)

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6, subdivision (d), in all limited and unlimited civil actions, including unlawful detainers, parties represented by counsel must file documents electronically. Electronic filing is... available to but not required for self-represented litigants. In civil cases involving both represented and self-represented parties or other persons, parties or other persons who are represented must file documents electronically, but shall serve self-represented parties or persons by non-electronic means unless the self-represented party or person affirmatively agrees otherwise. 

The electronic filing of documents must be submitted using electronic filing service providers. Electronic service provider information is available on the Court's website at https://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/FormsFiling/EFiling/civil-efiling.php.
If a party who has been granted a fee waiver files electronically, that party is exempt from the court fees associated with electronic filing.

Any party or other person required to file documents electronically under this rule may be excused from this requirement by the department to which the case is assigned upon a showing of undue hardship or significant prejudice.

Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.111(1), all documents filed with the court shall list the email address of counsel, or of the self-represented party on the first page. For purposes of electronic service, this email address will be deemed to be the proper email address for service subject to the provisions set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6, subdivision (d).

Any document received electronically by the court between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59:59 p.m. shall be deemed to have been filed on that court day if accepted for filing. Any document received electronically on a non-court day is deemed to have been filed on the next court day if accepted for filing. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(6); Code Civ. Proc. § 1010.6(b)(3).) For purposes of this rule, filing occurs at the time the document is received by the court and a confirmation of receipt is created. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.259(a)(1) & (c).) This provision concerns only the method and effective date of filing; any document that is electronically filed must satisfy all other legal filing deadlines and requirements. This rule does not affect the timing requirements for any documents that must be filed by a set time on the due date. If a document is exempt from electronic filing, the original documents must be filed in the Clerk's Office by the close of business on a court day.

(Adopted 11-7-12, effective 1-1-13; amended 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14; rule is temporarily suspended 5-12-14, effective 7-1-14; amended 11-5-21, effective 1-1-22)

When a plaintiff or cross-complainant names a defendant or cross-defendant by a fictitious name pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 474, and thereafter learns the party's true name, the plaintiff or cross-defendant shall p...romptly amend the complaint or cross-complaint by filing Riverside Superior Court local form RI-CI035, Amendment to Complaint / Cross Complaint. No motion or ex parte application shall be noticed.

(Adopted 4-29-16, effective 7-1-16)

After an action is removed to federal court, remand is effected when the federal court clerk sends a certified copy of the order on remand to the clerk of the superior court.

The only document the superior court receives from t...he federal court is a copy of the order of remand.  Accordingly, within 30 days of the filing of the order of remand, each party shall file a declaration describing the material pleadings that party filed in the federal action and the pertinent orders or rulings entered in the federal action.  Certified copies of all such pleadings and papers shall be attached as exhibits to the declaration.

A case management conference or trial setting conference will be scheduled within 45 days of the filing of the order of remand or within a time ordered by the court.

(Adopted 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14)

(Adopted 1-1-86; amended 11-9-87, effective 1-1-88; amended 10-21-89, effective 1-1-90; amended 10-27-90, effective 1-1-91; amended 11-7-92, effective 1-1-93; amended 10-23-93, effective 1-1-94; amended 4-16-94, effective 7-1-94; ...amended 10-17-98, effective. 1-1-99; amended 10-18-02, effective 1-1-03; CRC number corrected 1-1-07; phone number eliminated 7-6-09; Moved from Title 11 and renumbered from Rule 11.0110, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; repealed 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14)

This rule covers cases designated complex pursuant to California Rules of Court, rules 3.400, et seq.

If plaintiff does not designate a case as complex but defendant files a counter Civil Case Cover Sheet designating the action as a complex case pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.402(b), the court shall set a status hea...ring no later than 30 days after the filing of the counter designation. At the status hearing, the court shall make its determination whether the action is a complex case as required by California Rules of Court, rule 3.402(b). 

If the court determines that the action is a complex case, the court shall set the initial Case Management Conference as provided by California Rules of Court, rule 3.750. 

The parties shall meet and confer prior to the Initial Case Management Conference to discuss the items specified in California Rules of Court, rule 3.750(a) and prepare a joint statement of matters agreed upon, matters upon which the court must rule at the conference, and a description of the major legal and factual issues involved in the litigation. The joint statement shall be filed no later than five (5) court days before the conference.

(Added 11-9-87, effective 1-1-88; amended 10-27-90, effective 1-1-91; amended 4-4-92, effective 7-1-92; amended 10-23-93, effective 1-1-94; deleted 10-17-98; effective 1-1-99; amended 10-18-02, effective 1-1-03; CRC number corrected 1-1-07; amended 10-24-08, effective 1-1-09; amended 4-21-10, effective 7-1-10; Moved from Title 11 and renumbered from Rule 11.0130, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21)

A petition for extraordinary writ may be filed without a proof of service, but unless otherwise ordered by the court, no action can be taken on the petition until it has been served. The petition should be served on all respondent...s and real parties in interest within 30 days of filing.

All factual assertions in the briefs filed by the parties must be supported by citations to the record, to evidence submitted in support of or opposition to the petition, or to requests for judicial notice. The parties must state ...the scope of the court's review (e.g., substantial evidence, independent judgment) in the briefs filed in support of and in opposition to the issuance of the writ. All briefs, papers, and exhibits must be filed at least two weeks before the hearing unless otherwise directed by the court.

[Hearing] The hearing on the petition is the trial of the case. In cases where evidence before the court is not confined to an administrative record, evidence shall be presented by declarations, exhibits, deposition testimony, etc.... and not by oral testimony unless the court, in its discretion permits it.

(Added 4-21-10, effective 7-1-10; moved from Title 11 and renumbered from Rule 11.0135, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14)

Any case so designated by the plaintiff may be redesignated as General Civil by the Court on its own motion or by ex parte application of any party which shall be accompanied by a declaration stating facts showing the case does no...t meet the criteria stated in subsection A of this section.

If the Court favorably considers a declaration filed under subdivision(2) of subsection C above, plaintiff shall within one hundred eighty (180) days after the filing of its earlier declaration(s) file additional declaration(s) un...der subdivisions(1) and (2) of subsection c, above, covering any subsequent one hundred eighty (180) day period.

When a written instrument sued on is received in evidence, the same shall, unless otherwise ordered, be marked as an exhibit, and in case judgment be ordered thereon, the Clerk shall, at the time judgment is ordered, unless otherw...ise directed, note over their official signature across the face of the instrument, the fact that judgment is ordered thereon, with the date of the order and title of the Court.

(Adopted 1-1-86; Amended 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; Moved from Title 1 and Renumbered from Rule 1.0030, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21)

Application.  Every application for the issuance of execution of an order or judgment payable in installments shall be by affidavit or declaration under penalty of perjury, setting forth:
1.	All pertinent provisions of the order ...or judgment;

2.	An itemization of each payment alleged to be due, and the date when it fell due;

3.	An itemization of each payment made, and the date when it was made;

4.	The total amount of principal alleged to be due;

5.	If interest is claimed, the amount of each installment of interest, and the date when it fell due;

6.	The total amount of interest alleged to be due;

7.	The total amount for which the writ of execution is sought to be issued.

Except where otherwise prohibited or ordered by the court, all judgments by default shall be by declaration.

(Adopted 4-25-98, effective 7-1-98; moved from Title 1 (Rule 1.0082) 1-1-99; amended 4-30-04, effective 7-1-04; Moved ...from Title 2 and renumbered from Rule 2.0100, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

Requests for Consolidation
1.	An order consolidating cases may be requested either by stipulation or by a noticed motion. If the cases to be consolidated are currently assigned to different departments, the stipulation shall be p...resented to, or the motion shall be noticed to be heard in, the department to which the unlimited civil case with the earliest filing date is assigned.
2.	Any request for consolidation shall clearly identify the type of consolidation being sought.  Any ambiguity in the scope of the consolidation being sought will be interpreted to be a request for consolidation for all purposes.
3.  	A stipulation to consolidate must contain signatures on behalf of all parties who have appeared in any of the cases of which consolidation is sought.
4.  	Any motion for consolidation shall be noticed in all cases of which consolidation is sought in accordance with California Rules of Court, rule 3.350(a).
5.	A motion for consolidation for trial should be heard concurrently with the first scheduled trial setting conference in the cases to be consolidated, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Order and Designation of Master File
1.	A request for consolidation shall be accompanied by a proposed formal order.  The order shall clearly describe the extent of the consolidation. Any ambiguity in the scope of the consolidati...on will be resolved in favor of a consolidation for all purposes. 
2.	When signed, the order of consolidation shall be filed in each of the consolidated cases as required by California Rules of Court, rule 3.350(c).
3.	If the cases are consolidated for all purposes, the order shall designate the master file, which will generally be the unlimited civil case with the earliest filing date. Thereafter:
a.	All subsequent pleadings, motions, and other documents shall be filed only in the master file.  Each such document shall bear the numbers of all the consolidated actions, with "MF" beside the number designated as the master file. An exemplar appears at the end of this rule.
b.	The caption on any subsequently filed document shall conclude with the words, "AND ALL CONSOLIDATED CASES."  An exemplar appears at the end of this rule. 
c.	Any subsequently filed answer or other responsive pleading shall identify the complaint or cross-complaint to which the party is responding, both (i) by the name of the plaintiff or cross-complainant and (ii) by the date the complaint or cross-complaint was filed. An exemplar appears at the end of this rule.
d.	Any subsequently filed request to dismiss a complaint or cross-complaint, or particular parties named in or claims alleged in a complaint or cross-complaint, shall identify the complaint or cross-complaint which is the subject of the request, both (i) by the name of the plaintiff or cross-complainant and (ii) by the date the complaint or cross-complaint was filed.
4.	If the cases are consolidated for trial only, the order shall identify the case in which:
a. 	The documents described in rule 3401, any motion to continue trial, and other trial-related motions, rulings, and documents shall be filed; and 
b.	The minutes of the trial shall be entered.

See Exemlar

(Adopted 1-1-86; Amended, effective 1-1-88; Moved from Title 2 and renumbered from Rule 2.0045, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14; amended 10-28-16, effective 1-1-17)

This chapter covers ADR rules for general civil cases as defined in Rule 1.6 of the California Rules of Court (CRC) and Court-annexed mandatory ADR programs for court-ordered mediation and judicial arbitration. This chapter does n...ot apply to contractual arbitration pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1280, et seq.  

Limited Civil Cases: Except as otherwise provided herein, limited civil cases may be submitted to judicial arbitration or to court-ordered mediation. The Court will determine on a case-by-case basis whether a limited civil case sh...all be sent to judicial arbitration or court-ordered mediation or whether it should be exempt from mandatory ADR.

Parties are subject to an order to show cause for sanctions for failure to comply with the rules of this chapter, or with the California Rules of Court. Grounds for sanctions may include, but are not limited to:

1.	A party's fa...ilure, without good cause, to complete mediation by the mediation completion date. 

2.	A party's failure, without good cause, to provide written notice of cancelation to their Civil Mediation Panel mediator at least two (2) days prior to the date scheduled for the mediation session, as provided by Local Rule 3230. 

3.	A party's failure, without good cause, to appear at a scheduled mediation session with all persons whose authority is required to fully resolve the case as required by Local Rule 3275.

4.	A party's failure, without good cause, to comply with Local Rule 3273H.

"Sanctions" as that term is used herein includes, but is not limited to, all remedies available to the court pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure sections 128.5, 128.7, 177.5, 575.2, the California Rules of Court, includ...ing Rule 2.30, Riverside County Superior Court Local Rules and/or any other statute or case precedent. 

Parties may pay their Civil Mediation Panel mediator $150 in lieu of court-ordered sanctions of that amount. 

(Adopted 5-4-12, effective 7-1-12)

ADR ADMINISTRATOR
Management of the Court's ADR programs is under the supervision of the ADR Administrator, who is appointed by the Presiding Judge of the Court.  

In addition to the requirements of CRC Rules 3.724 and 3.727, at least 30 days before the first Case Management Conference, parties in all general civil actions shall meet and confer to discuss (1) the case's eligibility for manda...tory judicial arbitration or court-ordered mediation; (2) possible stipulation to an ADR process and to an arbitrator or mediator; and (3) a proposed ADR completion date, considering reasonable discovery and necessary motions to make the selected ADR process productive. Pursuant to CRC Rules 3.221 and 3.726, parties who reach a stipulation to participate in ADR shall file the ADR Stipulation (form RI-ADR1B - optional) with the Court. Parties are encouraged to file the ADR Stipulation along with their Case Management Statement.  

(Adopted 11-9-09, effective 1-1-10; Moved from Title 4 and renumbered from Rule 4.0018, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 5-4-12, effective 7-1-12)

The parties shall cooperate with each other and with their mediator or arbitrator in scheduling the ADR session

Within 30 days after the notice of appointment of the arbitrator for judicial arbitration or acceptance of the case by the mediator for court-ordered mediation, the arbitrator or mediator shall notify each party in writing of the ...time, date, and place set for the ADR session.  

Sanctions: If the arbitrator or mediator is unable to schedule the ADR session before the ADR Completion Date due to the lack of cooperation of the parties, the parties may be subject to sanctions pursuant to Local Rule 3230; 3255... and/or 3290. 

(Adopted 1-1-86; Amended 10-21-89, eff. 1-1-90; amend. 11-7-92, eff. 1-1-93; deleted 10-23-93, eff. 1-1-94; new rule adopted 10-2-6-07, effective 1-1-08; amended 11-9-09, effective 1-1-10; amended 4-21-10, effective 7-1-10; Moved from Title 4 and renumbered from Rule 4.0025, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 4-24-15, effective 7-1-15)

Court-Ordered Mediation: Requests for continuances of a scheduled mediation session shall be in accordance with Rule 3273J. Requests for continuances of a mediation completion date shall be in accordance with Rule 3273K.

(Added... 10-21-89, eff. 1-1-90; amended 11-7-92, effective 1-1-93; CRC Rule number corrected 1-1-07; amended 10-26-07, effective 1-1-08; amended 11-9-09, effective 1-1-10; amended 4-21-10, effective 7-1-10; Moved from Title 4 and renumbered from Rule 4.0027, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 5-4-12, effective 7-1-12)

In all court-ordered mediations and private mediations, the mediator shall file the Statement of Agreement or NonAgreement (Judicial Council Form 100) in accordance with Rule 3.895 of the California Rules of Court. In all court-or...dered mediations, the mediator must timely file this form even if the case has settled before the mediation, has not been scheduled for mediation, or has been canceled for any reason. It is the parties' duty to confirm with their mediator that they have timely filed this form. If the court does not timely receive this form and if there is no Notice of Settlement or Request for Dismissal on file, the parties are subject to an order to show cause and monetary and/or non-monetary sanctions for failure to complete mediation pursuant to Local Rule 3211. 

Notice of Cancelation When Entire Case Settles Before ADR Session
In accordance with Rule 3.1385 of the California Rules of Court, the plaintiff, or other party seeking affirmative relief must give the mediator, arbitrator or oth...er ADR neutral involved in the case at least two (2) days notice that a scheduled judicial arbitration, court-ordered mediation or other mandatory ADR session is canceled because the case has settled. 

Judicial Arbitration:

There are no costs to parties in cases ordered to judicial arbitration pursuant to Rule 3.811 (a) (1), (3) or (5). 

Mediator Complaint Procedures
1.The purpose of this section is to establish a procedure for addressing complaints against mediators who are listed on the court's mediation panel.  Such procedure is established pursuant to Rules o...f Court 3.865- 3.872.    

2.The complaint coordinator shall be the Director of ADR Programs for the court, and that person shall proceed in accordance with paragraphs  (a), (b), and (c) of Rule 3.869.  In addition, if the matter is not resolved or closed through preliminary review the complaint coordinator shall send the notice required by subparagraph (d)(1) of Rule 3.869.

3.The investigation described in subparagraph (d)(2)(A) of Rule 3.869 may be performed by the Presiding Judge, unless the Presiding Judge does not have experience as a mediator, in which case the Presiding Judge shall delegate the investigation to any other judge or judges who do have such experience. In the alternative, if the Presiding Judge does have such experience but finds it necessary or convenient to delegate such investigation to another judge or judges with such experience, the Presiding Judge may do so.  Any judge performing such investigation shall become familiar with the rules of conduct referenced in said subparagraph. At the Presiding Judge's discretion, the judges of the ADR Subcommittee may be notified or consulted regarding any complaint. 

Arbitration can be initiated by court order at any time after the filing of the complaint and before the first case management conference in any of three ways: (a) Upon timely written election of the plaintiff, where the plaintiff... agrees that the award per plaintiff shall not exceed $50,000; (b) Upon timely stipulation of the parties, the stipulation need not designate the upper limit of the potential award and any amount in controversy may be submitted; (c) Where the judge determines the controversy is amenable to arbitration pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1141.10 et seq. Except where the case is in arbitration per (a) above, the arbitrator's award is not limited to $50,000 but may be for any amount.

(Adopted 1-1-86; amended 11-7-92, effective 1-1-93; amended 10-26-07, effective 1-1-08; Moved from Title 4 and renumbered from Rule 4.0100, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

If the arbitrator finds it helpful to confer with the attorneys informally before the hearing, counsel shall be prepared to discuss: (1) the time estimate for hearing, (2) the documentary evidence to be offered, (3) the stipulatio...ns, (4) the issues to be determined, and (5) whether any depositions will be offered as a substitute for live testimony.  This conference may be conducted by telephone if deemed appropriate by the arbitrator.

(Adopted 1-1-86; Moved to Title 1 (Rule 1.0066) 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; new rule adopted 10-26-07, effective 1-1-08; Moved from Title 4 and renumbered from Rule 4.0110, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

The parties' respective rights to discovery and the date set for completion thereof prior to the date set for arbitration are governed by Rule 3.8222 of the California Rules of Court.

(Adopted 10-26-07, effective 1-1-08; Moved ...from Title 4 and renumbered from Rule 4.0120, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

Any party wishing an interpreter shall notify the ADR Administrator, all other parties and the arbitrator at least ten days before the hearing date or at the pre-hearing conference whichever is earlier. In addition, unless otherwi...se ordered by the court the party seeking the use of the interpreter shall make all arrangements directly with the interpreter and shall assume the costs of the service.

(Adopted 10-26-07, effective 1-1-08; Moved from Title 4 and renumbered from Rule 4.0130, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

Within 10 days after the conclusion of the arbitration hearing, the arbitrator must file the award with the clerk, with proof of service on each party to the arbitration. On the arbitrator's application in cases of unusual length ...or complexity, the court may allow up to 20 additional days for the filing and service of the award. Within the time for filing the award, the arbitrator may file and serve an amended award. 

The award of the arbitrator may be submitted in the following form:

See Arbitrator Award

Presentation of Order.  In cases in which reimbursement of the arbitration fee has been ordered by the Court under Code of Civil Procedure section 1141.2, the party directed to prepare the formal order or judgment, after the trial... de novo, shall provide for such fee reimbursement therein and shall serve a copy of the Order or Judgment on the Arbitration Administrator of the court.

Satisfaction.  Upon receipt of said reimbursement, the Arbitration Administrator shall file a Satisfaction of Judgment in accordance with California Code of Civil Procedure section 724.010.

Documents, statements, and exhibits received in evidence during the hearing should be returned after the award to the parties who offered them. Many arbitrators request that the parties offer copies in evidence so that the arbitra...tor can discard them after the award has been made. No original exhibits should be destroyed by the arbitrator since they may be required in the event of a trial de novo.

(Adopted 10-26-07, effective 1-1-08; Moved from Title 4 and renumbered from Rule 4.0150, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

Duty to Meet and Confer: Within 15 days of the Notice to Court-Ordered Mediation, the parties must confer with respect to (1) their Response to Notice of Court-Ordered Mediation (mandatory form RI-ADR02); (2) at least three (3) mu...tually agreeable dates/times for the mediation session; (3) the location for the mediation session; and (4) a reasonable schedule to complete any discovery or motions necessary to make their ADR session productive.  The plaintiff must provide this information to the mediator. 

Appointment of Mediator - Parties Do Not Stipulate: If the parties do not submit the Response to Notice of Court-Ordered Mediation (mandatory form RI-ADR02) stipulating to a mediator within 15 days of the Notice of Court-Ordered M...ediation, the Court will assign the previously proposed mediator from the Court's Civil Mediation Panel pursuant to CRC Rule 3.893. The parties shall have no right to object to the assigned mediator. If the previously proposed mediator recuses themself, the Court will promptly assign another mediator from the Court's Civil Mediation Panel pursuant to CRC Rule 3.893. This process will continue until such time as a mediator accepts the assignment, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. 

Parties' Duty to Schedule the Mediation: It is the duty of the parties, not the mediator, to schedule and complete the mediation by the completion date stated on the order. Failure to do so will result in a report to the court tha...t the parties failed to schedule or complete the mediation and will subject them to an order to show cause and monetary and/or non-monetary sanctions pursuant to Local Rule 3211. 

When discussing the time and place for the mediation session, the parties shall consider the following: (a) the mediator's convenience; (b) the completion of discovery and motions necessary for a meaningful session; (c) the scheduling of all persons required to participate in person at the mediation session and; (d) the parties' ability to comply with the mediator's requirements for mediation briefs or other pre-mediation activities. 

Mediation Statements: In accordance with CRC, Rule 3.894(b)(2), the   mediator may require that each party shall serve on the mediator and/or opposing counsel a short mediation statement describing the issues in dispute and possib...le resolutions and other information or documents that may be helpful in resolving the dispute. 

Continuance of Scheduled Mediation Session: The parties may stipulate to a continuance of a scheduled mediation session if they notify the mediator at least two (2) days before the scheduled session and provide the mediator with a...t least three (3) proposed dates for the rescheduled session. Sanctions may be ordered pursuant to Local Rule 3211 for failure to appear at a scheduled mediation session without providing at least two (2) days notice to the mediator and to all parties and counsel. 

If the mediation cannot be completed by the mediation completion date, the parties must comply with section K. The mediator has no authority to schedule or conduct mediations after the mediation completion date. 

Required Attendees: All parties, principals, trial counsel, attorneys of record, and others whose authority is required to fully resolve the case must attend all mediation sessions in person unless excused or permitted to attend b...y telephone as provided in section C below. If a party is not a natural person, a representative of that party with authority to resolve the dispute or, in the case of a governmental entity that requires an agreement to be approved by an elected official or a legislative body, a representative with authority to recommend such agreement, must attend all mediation sessions in person, unless excused or permitted to attend by telephone as provided in section C. 

Telephonic Appearances: The mediator must require the personal attendance of the persons set forth in Sections A and B. the mediator may not permit a telephone appearance unless good cause was shown in a timely manner before the s...ession. If good cause for a telephone appearance is shown to the mediator in a timely manner, the mediator may excuse, in writing, a party, attorney or representative from the requirement to attend a mediation session in person, and instead permit attendance by telephone.  

Good Faith Participation: All participants in the ADR process must participate in good faith.

Attendance Sheets: The mediator is required to ask all participants in the mediation to complete the attendance sheet (Judicial Council Form ADR-107) stating their names, addresses and telephone numbers.

(Adopted 11-9-09, effec...tive 1-1-10; amended 4-21-10, effective 7-1-10; Moved from Title 4 and renumbered from Rule 4.0201, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 5-4-12, effective 7-1-12; amended 4-24-15, effective 7-1-15)

The court may permit the filing of a statement that exceeds (10) pages in length upon a showing of good cause. 

(Adopted 5-13-13, effective 7-1-13; amended 4-24-15, effective 7-1-15) 

The Civil Departments may issue tentative rulings on law and motion matters.  Tentative rulings will be available on the Internet. To view go to: http://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov and click on the tentative ruling link. Parties t...hat do not have Internet access may call 1-760-904-5722. 

All noticed motions and demurrers in departments that issue tentative rulings shall include the following information in the notice:

"The Court will make a tentative ruling on the merits of this matter by 3:00 p.m. on the court... day prior to the hearing.  Tentative rulings will be available on the Internet or by calling 1-760-904-5722. To view go to: http://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov and click on the tentative ruling link. The tentative ruling shall become the ruling of the Court unless, by 4:30 p.m. on the court day before the scheduled hearing, a party gives notice of intent to appear to all parties and the court. The notice of intent to appear must be given either in person or by telephone. Where notice of intent to appear has been properly given, or upon direction of the Court, oral argument will be permitted." Failure to include this information in a notice of motion or demurrer will not relieve a party from the obligation to request oral argument following the issuance of a tentative ruling. 

(Adopted 10-26-07, effective 1-1-08; phone number corrections 7-7-09; amended 5-4-11, effective 7-1-11; Moved from Title 2 and renumbered from Rule 2.0016, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 4-24-14, effective 7-1-14; amended 11-8-14, effective 1-1-15)

APPLICATION
a) Unless the judge to whom a case is assigned for all purposes orders otherwise, this rule applies to all civil trials, except for (i) non-jury unlawful detainer trials and (ii) non-jury trials estimated to take no m...ore than five hours. 
b) In non-jury trials estimated to take five hours or less, compliance is encouraged but not mandated.
c) References to "counsel" also include self-represented parties.

3)	ISSUES CONFERENCE
Not less than seven days before the date set for trial, or by such other time agreed upon by counsel, lead trial counsel for all parties shall meet (either in person or by telephone) and conduct an Issues Con...ference.  Counsel for the plaintiff shall be responsible for arranging the conference at a mutually agreeable time and place. During the conference, counsel shall:
a)	Discuss each witness intended to be called by the respective parties, to determine whether that witness's testimony can be rendered unnecessary by an agreement either (i) to the facts or (ii) to how the witness would testify.
b)	Discuss each exhibit intended to be introduced by the respective parties, to determine (i) whether that exhibit's introduction can be rendered unnecessary by an agreement to the facts, and if not, (ii) whether the parties can agree upon either the admissibility or the authenticity of the exhibit.
c)	Discuss each potential uncontroverted fact or issue of law to determine whether the parties can agree that it is true.
d)	Discuss each proposed motion in limine to determine whether the relief sought is opposed, and if so, whether the parties can agree to a resolution.
e)	Discuss whether counsel will exchange electronic copies of any and all briefing and evidentiary exhibits in a standardized format prior to trial.
f)	In a jury trial, discuss whether all parties will provide brief opening statements to the venire panel as permitted by Code of Civil Procedure section 222.5 subdivision (d), and if not, whether the parties can agree upon a joint proposal for the statement of the case.
g)	In a jury trial, discuss the proposed jury instructions to determine whether the parties can agree on how the jury should be instructed.
h)	In a jury trial, discuss the proposed verdict form to determine whether the parties can agree upon a joint proposal.

TRIAL BRIEFS
Trial briefs concerning the legal issues presented by the trial are required in non-jury trials and encouraged in jury trials.  However, submission of a trial brief does not excuse compliance with any provision of th...is rule.

EXHIBITS
a)	Exhibits must be numbered in advance.  Each exhibit shall bear a separate exhibit number (i.e., avoid marking exhibits "3a, 3b, 3c...").  
b)	Unless there are less than 10 exhibits, all documentary exhibits and photo...graphs (8 1/2" x 12" or smaller) should be placed in a loose-leaf notebook with numbered dividers corresponding to the exhibit number.
c)	For ease of reference during testimony, each page of each exhibit shall bear a unique and consecutive page number.
d)	Counsel are encouraged to exchange their exhibits electronically in a standardized format.

FILING TRIAL DOCUMENTS 
a)	No trial document shall be filed prior to the trial date. Instead, all trial documents shall be filed on the first day of trial in the department to which the case has been assigned for trial. 
b)	In a...ddition to the copies provided to opposing counsel and any copies to be conformed, counsel shall provide the original and one copy of each of the following trial documents to the Court:
i)	Joint Pretrial Statement, or Proposed Joint Pretrial Statement.
ii)	Joint Witness List, or Proposed Joint Witness List.
iii)	Joint Exhibit List, or Proposed Joint Exhibit List.
iv)	Exhibits.
v)	Requests for judicial notice (if any). 
vi)	Motions in limine (if any), and proposed order.
vii)	Oppositions to motions in limine (if any).
viii)	Trial brief (if any).
ix)	Stipulation of facts or issues of law (if any).
x)	In a jury trial, jury instructions and verdict form.  
c)	Any party who intends to introduce deposition testimony during trial shall lodge either the original transcript or a certified copy with the court on the first day of trial.

ENFORCING COMPLIANCE
Parties or their counsel who fail to comply with any portion of this rule without good cause are subject to sanctions, including but not limited to orders striking all or part of that party's pleading, dismis...sing all or part of that party's action, entering a judgment by default against that party, postponing the trial, or imposing monetary, evidentiary, or issue sanctions. Code Civ. Proc., section 575.2. 

(Adopted 5-13-13, effective 7-1-13; amended 11-8-14, effective 1-1-15; amended administratively to correct typographical error 3-25-15, effective 3-25-15; amended 4-29-16, effective 7-1-16; amended 10-26-18, effective 1-1-19; amended administratively to correct typographical error 6-5-20, effective 6-5-20) 

Pursuant to Section 2.3 of the Standards of Judicial Administration and Rule 1.0200 above, this Court adopts the following standards for timely disposition 

A.	Unlawful Detainer cases shall be:

1.	90 percent disposed of with...in 30 days after filing.

2.	100 percent disposed of within 45 days after filing.

B.	Small Claims cases shall be:

1.	100 percent disposed of within 45 days after filing, if all defendants reside within Riverside County.

2.	100 percent disposed of within 90 days after filing, if any defendant resides outside of Riverside County.

C.	To achieve the delay reduction goals in this rule, at the time of filing the complaint, the Court shall set an order to show cause as to why the plaintiff or counsel shall not be sanctioned by dismissal of the action or otherwise for failure to comply with the time standards of this rule.

(Adopted 7-1-94; amended 4-19-97, effective 7-1-97; amended 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; Renumbered from Rule 3.0010, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

In all unlawful detainer cases, the complaint shall be served on all defendants, and a proof of serve filed with the Court, within 30 days of filing the original complaint. 

An Unlawful Detainer action may be set for trial when the court deems the case to be at-issue or if the court so requires, when a party has served and filed a Request for Setting (Unlawful Detainer). The Request for Setting shall ...be on a form approved by Judicial Council.

It is the policy of this Court that all Jury Trials in Unlawful Detainer Actions proceed as follows:

1.	All requested and relevant Jury Instructions shall be submitted to the Court on the first assigned trial date.

2.	Any an...d all motions, including motions in limine, shall be submitted to the assigned trial department on the first assigned trial date. 

3.	On the first assigned trial date, all parties must be ready to discuss, with the appropriate written authorities, any and all anticipated evidentiary issues which will arise during trial.

An application for Waiver of Court Fees shall be presented at the time the request for Jury Trial is submitted, for review and order by the designated judicial officer. 

(Adopted 7-1-94; Amended 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; Renumbered from Rule 3.0040, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14)

The "Declaration and Worksheet for Default Judgment-Unlawful Detainer" shall be completed and filed in every unlawful detainer action which proceeds by default or summary judgment.  Except for "possession only requests", this decl...aration shall be the sole and exclusive Code of Civil Procedure Section 585 Declaration submitted, unless there are unusual circumstances which require additional elaboration. 

A party requesting the issuance of a writ of possession of real property must make such request by submitting a Declaration for Issuance of Writ of Possession form, Riverside Superior Court Form, approved for mandatory use and ava...ilable from the clerk of court.  Failure to use the mandatory Riverside Superior Court Form may result in the rejection of the application.

(Adopted 11-7-12, effective 1-1-13)

The judgment creditor or person to whom the judgment has been assigned shall file with the clerk of court an acknowledgment of satisfaction of judgment upon payment by the judgment debtor. The judgment creditor or assignee shall f...ill out and file Judicial Council of California Form SC-90 to acknowledge full payment.  To acknowledge only partial payment of the judgment, the judgment creditor or assignee may fill out and file Judicial Council of California Form EJ-100.
 
A judgment debtor who requests that the clerk of court enter a full or partial satisfaction of judgment must make such request by completing and filing a Small Claims Declaration of Satisfaction of Judgment form, Riverside Superior Court Form, approved for mandatory use and available from the clerk of court.  Failure to use the mandatory Riverside Superior Court Form may result in the rejection of the request.

(Adopted 11-7-12, effective 1-1-13)

All subsequent documents related to the case shall also be filed at the same specified courthouse, unless the case is transferred to another courthouse in which event all subsequent documents shall be filed at that other courthous...e. 

Upon receipt of a request for a Declaration in Support of Arrest Warrant from a judicial officer, the Clerk's Office shall immediately forward the request to the arresting agency.

The arresting agency will have thirty (30) days... to comply with the request.  If the arresting agency does not provide the Court with the Declaration in Support of Arrest Warrant in a timely manner, the clerk shall place the case on calendar for an OSC Re: Submission of Declaration in Support of Arrest Warrant approximately thirty (30) days thereafter.  The Clerk's Office shall notify the District Attorney of the hearing with a copy of Discovery.  

(Added 4-17-99, effective 7-1-99; Moved from Title 7 and renumbered from Rule 7.0018, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 11-4-11, effective 1-1-12)

Penal Code Section 987.9 provides at county expense for payments of investigators, experts, and other costs that are reasonably necessary for the preparation or presentation of defense. Qualifying cases are:

- 187 PC with speci...al circumstances alleged where the District Attorney has not decided to forgo the Death Penalty; and
- Second Degree Murder, wherein the defendant has served a prior prison term for murder in the first or second degree [Penal Code 190.05(a)].

The Presiding Judge shall annually appoint judicial officers to serve as the Pay Judge Panel, which shall independently review requests for investigative funds in cases pursuant to Penal Code Section 987.9. The trial judge shall not review such requests. In the event of differing responses, a simple majority of Pay Judges concurring shall determine the court's ruling.

Upon the filing of a criminal complaint wherein the defendant is exposed to the death penalty, defense counsel is eligible for funding for investigative costs upon written application to the court. Initial requests shall be made by motion and supported by declaration or affidavit of counsel specifying:

a)	Defendant is indigent and the prosecution is seeking (or may seek) death as a penalty. An express finding of indigency must be made on the record in court by the trial judge, if the defendant is either represented by private counsel but claims to be indigent or the defendant is self-represented (a copy of the minute order must be attached to the motion in these instances).
b)	Purposes for which funds are reasonably necessary;
c)	Names, rate of pay (or fee), other costs and services required for investigators, experts, consultants, or others;
d)	Specific information as to travel expenses, or other claimable costs for parties referenced in c) above.
e)	Additional supporting statements may be requested of counsel to clarify questions. An oral in-camera explanation may also be requested.

Accounting. At the termination of the proceedings, the attorney shall furnish to the court a complete accounting of all money received and disbursed. 

(Adopted 1-1-86; amended 10-24-08, effective 1-1-09; Moved from Title 7 and ...renumbered from Rule 7.0070, title of rule amended, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

A request for a hold on the release of an arrestee / defendant from custody pursuant to section 1275.1 of the Penal Code shall be made on the Declaration re: Felonious Source of Bail form. 

(Adopted 10-19-12, effective 1-1-13)

Reassumptions.
In all instances wherein the Court orders bail reinstated, such order shall be made on the official form entitled "Reassumption of Liability by Surety."

In misdemeanor cases, private counsel, prior to a defendant's scheduled appearance date, may enter a plea of "Not Guilty" and set a trial readiness calendar and jury trial date with the clerk of the court pursuant to Penal Code Se...ction 977(a). Counter Facsimile Arraignments are permitted for misdemeanor cases with no outstanding warrants and will not be permitted on failures to appear when arrest warrants have been issued, defendants charged with violation of Penal Code section 192(c), 243.4, 273a, 273d, 273.5, 273.6, or 647.6, or violations of Vehicle Code section 23152 and 23153 (second or subsequent offenses is evidenced by Department of Motor Vehicle records) have been charged, or on violations of probation.

All misdemeanor and felony complaints received for in-custody arraignment shall be filed no later than 11:00 a.m. on the day that the arraignment is scheduled.  Example:  If the arraignment is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on a Thursday..., the complaint must be filed by 11:00 a.m. that same day.

An attorney appearing on behalf of an absent misdemeanor defendant pursuant to Penal Code Sections 977(a), and/or 1043(e), in order to enter a plea of guilty or no contest, must have written authorization from the defendant to do ...so, and that document must authorize the attorney to accept imposition of judgment on behalf of defendant, including probation terms, monetary orders, and custody.  Further, if the attorney is appearing on behalf of an absent defendant at trial, pursuant to Penal Code section 1043(e), then the written waiver must specifically authorize the defense attorney to conduct the trial in defendant's absence.  The written waivers mentioned herein must be filed with the court prior to a defense attorney appearing on behalf of an absent defendant pursuant to Penal Code sections 977(a), and/or 1043(e).  If a written waiver is not filed with the court, then the defendant shall appear in court at all pretrial hearings and trial. 

Outstanding Warrants

1. Arraignment Locations
All initial arraignment cases shall be heard at the court location where the defendant was cited/ordered to appear. Defendants with cases in multiple court locations may appear at ...any location with at least one open case.  

2. Violations of Probation
On cases where there is a warrant outstanding for a violation of probation, the defendant and/or attorney may check in at the Clerk’s Office to be added onto that day’s calendar. Check in times for all court locations: 7:30 a.m. 

a.	Desert Region
-	Blythe 
-	Indio 

b.	Mid County Region
-	Murrieta 

c.	Western Region
-	Banning 
-	Riverside

3. Non-Violations of Probation
On cases where there is a warrant outstanding for a reason other than a violation of probation, each court will calendar the hearing on the earliest available court day. The defendant and/or attorney shall complete a Request to Calendar form (Form #OTS01).

Extenuating Circumstances 
If a case has no warrant and there are extenuating circumstances, to add the case onto the morning calendar, the Clerk's Office must obtain approval from the Judicial Officer in the department where the... case will be assigned.  The Judicial Officer will have the discretion to approve or deny the request. 

A defendant who wishes to be evaluated for transfer of their case to Veterans Court must first complete and submit to the court the Veterans Court Program Referral form. 

(Adopted 10-19-12, effective 1-1-13; amended 5-7-21, eff...ective 7-1-21)

To implement the foregoing policy, a declaration shall have been executed by the defendant and his attorney, and shall be filed at the time of entry of the plea and prior to pronouncement of judgment.  Said declaration shall conta...in:

1.	An acknowledgment that the declarant is the defendant in the criminal proceedings and that declarant is aware of the charge(s);

2.	An express waiver of the defendant's presence for the entry of the plea of guilty or nolo contendere;

3.	An acknowledgment that the defendant has read and considered and the attorney has explained to the defendant each and every legal and constitutional right which the defendant is waiving.  Further, an acknowledgment that the defendant understands each of the rights being waived.  A written waiver of defendant's legal and constitutional rights which shall be attached as an exhibit to the Declaration.

4.	An acknowledgment that the defendant has been informed of, and understands, the provisions of 1016.5 of the Penal Code.

5.	A statement that the defendant is entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to specified charges.

6.	Sentencing

a.	If defense counsel and the district attorney have negotiated a proposed sentence involving probation to be considered by the Court, the Declaration shall contain:

1.	An acknowledgment that the defendant understands that they are being placed on probation;

2.	A written acceptance of the terms and conditions of probation which shall be an attachment to the Declaration;

3.	An express waiver of defendant's right to be present at the pronouncement of sentence; and

4.	An express waiver of time for imposition of sentence.

b.	If a proposed sentence has not been negotiated with the district attorney, and the Court grants probation, it shall be the responsibility of counsel to obtain the defendant's written acceptance of the terms and conditions of probation.  This acceptance shall be filed by the date ordered by the Court.

Memoranda of Points and Authorities, exclusive of notice, declarations, evidentiary attachments and exhibits, shall not exceed ten (10) pages in length, except by permission of the Court upon ex parte application. Such application... shall be accompanied by an attorney declaration setting forth good cause why the motion or opposition requires additional documentation, and setting forth the number of pages declarant believes necessary.

Motions to Quash Search or Arrest Warrants shall contain a certified copy of the warrant and affidavit in support of the warrant.  Motions shall be heard in the same manner as outlined in Penal Code § 1538.5.

(Added 10-23-93, ...effective 1-1-94; amended 10-24-08, effective 1-1-09; Moved from Title 7 and renumbered from Rule 7.5150, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

Where motion to dismiss an information pursuant to Penal Code Section 995 is made and the judge assigned to the case presided as the magistrate at the preliminary examination, the case shall be referred to another judge to hear th...e motion.  If the motion is denied in whole or in part after a hearing on the merits, the case shall be assigned back to the original judge.

Responding points and authorities shall specify in what respects the alleged deficiencies are met or covered by the evidence, with references to the transcripts of prior proceedings by page and line number.  

Upon the oral or written request of the defendant, a one-time 60-day extension from the original date to appear shall be granted by the Clerk’s Office on violations processed in the Minor Offense Divisions. To request an exte...nsion beyond 60 days from the original appearance date, the defendant must appear in court to make the request or the defendant must submit a written request to the court for review by a judicial officer. The written request may be submitted via eSubmit, mail, or email. Otherwise the matter will be placed on calendar for the next available arraignment date.

(Added 4-25-98, effective 7-1-98; amended 10-22-10, effective 1-1-11; Moved from Title 7 and renumbered from Rule 7.6005, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 11-6-20, effective 1-1-21; amended 11-4-22, effective 1-1-23)

A petition to the court to seal and destroy arrest records pursuant to section 851.8 of the Penal Code shall be made on the Petition to Seal and Destroy Arrest Records form. 

(Adopted 10-19-12, effective 1-1-13)

If it has been more than ten (10) years from the date of disposition of the case, or five (5) years in the case of a misdemeanor, or the case has been destroyed pursuant to Government Code sections 68152 and 68153, the petitioner ...must provide evidence to support the claim for relief, along with the petition. This subdivision shall not be construed to relieve the petitioner of any other obligation to provide supporting evidence that may exist.

(Adopted 10-19-12, effective 1-1-13; amended 4-20-18, effective 7-1-18) 

Sanctions. 

1.	Sanctions may be imposed for violation of and/or failure to comply with the local court rules. 

2.	If a party or counsel fails to comply with any of these rules, the court on motion of a party or on its own mo...tion may:

a.	Strike out all or any part of any pleading of that party; or
b.	Dismiss the action or proceeding or any part thereof; or 
c.	Enter a judgment by default against that party; or 
d.	Impose other penalties of a lesser nature as otherwise provided by law.

The court may order the party, or their counsel, to pay to the moving party reasonable expenses in making the motion, including reasonable attorney fees. 
No penalty may be imposed without prior notice to, and an opportunity to be heard by, the party against whom the penalty is sought to be imposed.

References:
Civil Code of Procedure 575.2
California Rules of Court, rule 5.14

(Adopted 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21)

(Added 4-25-98, effective 7-1-98; amended 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; amended 1-1-03; area code corrected 1-1-05; phone number correction 1-1-06; updated credit cards info 7-1-09; Renumbered from Rule 5.0005, 8-1-11, effective 1-1...-12; amended 11-4-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14; amended administratively to refer litigants to the court's fee schedule for the appropriate fee, 6-28-16, effective 7-1-16; deleted 4-30-20, effective 7-1-20)

Filing Fees.  All Requests for Orders are subject to statutory fees under the Government Code.

Page Limits. The court, in its discretion, may refuse to consider declarations which exceed the mandatory page limits.  

Orders After Hearing. Preparation and submission of orders after hearing are governed by the California Rules of Court.

References:
Civil Code of Procedure 1005
California Rules of Court, rule 2.100 et. seq.
California Rules... of Court, rules 5.90 through 5.125

Local Form:
Stipulation regarding Hearing Resolution (RI-FL010)                        
http://riverside.courts.ca.gov/localfrms/ri-fl010.pdf

(Adopted 1-1-86; amended 10-27-90, effective 1-1-91; amend. 10-21-95, effective 1-1-96; amend. 4-25-98, effective 7-1-98; amended 4-28-06, effective 7-1-06; Renumbered from Rule 5.0010, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12, amended 11-4-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 5-4-12, effective 7-1-12; amended 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14)

Surrogacy Checklist
A Surrogacy Judgment Checklist outlining compliance with the statutory and local rules requirements will be submitted on the local form prescribed by the court with each surrogacy action. 

Sealing 
Any request for sealing of a surrogacy action shall comply with California Rules of Court.

Reference
Family Code 3030
Family Code 7960 - 7962
California Rules of Court, rules 2.550, 2.551
 
Local Forms:
Certific...ate of Assignment - Surrogacy (RI-FL040)
http://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/localfrms/ri-fl040.pdf

Surrogacy Judgment Checklist

(Adopted 10-30-15, effective 1-1-16; amended 4-28-17, effective 7-1-17; amended 4-20-18, effective 7-1-18) 

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only for good cause shown.  Parties may request a continuance by submitting a stipulation and order or a written request to continue.  

Request to Continue
All requests to continue must be in writing with required notice. The court may deny any request that does not state good cause for a continuance.  Any request to continue a hearing is subject to statutory fee...s under the Government Code.  Requests may be made on Judicial Council Forms FL-306, Application and Order for Reissuance, FL-300, Request for Order, or local form RI-FL306. 

References:
Civil Code of Procedure 595.2, 1054(b)
Government Code 70677(c)
Pham v. Nguyen (1997) 54 CA4th 11, 62 CR2d 422
County of San Bernardino v. Doria Mining & Eng'g Corp. (1977) 72 CA3d 776, 140 CR 383.

Local Forms:
Request/Stipulation and Order for Continuance of Hearing (RI-FL306)

(Amended 3-6-87, effective 5-6-87; amended 3-17-89, effective 5-15-89; amended 5-20-05, effective 7-1-05; Renumbered from Rule 5.0025, 8-1-11, effective 8-1-11; amended 11-4-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 10-15-13, effective 1-1-13)

Submission of Request for Restraining Orders
Requests for restraining orders shall be issued or denied on the same day they are received if submitted to the court by 2:00 p.m.  Requests for restraining order received after 2:00 p....m. may be issued the same day if the court has time for effective review.

Modifying and Terminating Permanent Restraining Order

(1) Modification. Modification of a permanent restraining order prior to its expiration date shall be made on a Request for Order (FL-300).  Requests for modification of the... order must include a proposed Restraining Order After Hearing (form DV-130).

(2) Termination by Protected Party. Termination (dismissal) of a permanent restraining order prior to its expiration date may be made by the protected party on local form RI-FL016. Requests for termination (dismissal) of the order must include a proposed Findings and Order to Terminate Restraining Order After Hearing (form DV-400).  

(3) Termination by Restrained Party. Termination (dismissal) of a permanent restraining order prior to its expiration date shall be made by the restrained party on a Request for Order (FL-300). Requests for termination (dismissal) of the order must include a proposed Findings and Order to Terminate Restraining Order After Hearing (form DV-400).

Direct Calendar Case Assignment

1.	Notice of Assignment. New cases are assigned to a specific judicial officer for all purposes.  The petitioner will receive a notice of case assignment when the petition is filed.  A copy of th...e notice of case assignment must be served on the respondent with the petition.

2.	Commissioner Hearing Matter as a Temporary Judge.  The Commissioner hears matters as a Temporary Judge pursuant to stipulation between the parties. The stipulation is implied when parties proceed without objection. If a statement on non-stipulation to a Commissioner is filed, the Commissioner will hear matters and report findings and conclusions to the Family Law Supervising Judge for approval or rejection.

Except in cases where a Domestic Violence Restraining Order has been issued or a request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order is pending, the following rules apply:

A. Requesting a Settlement Conference. A party may request ...a settlement conference and trial by filing local form RI-FL008.  Prior to filing a request, the requesting party must have complied with serving their preliminary declaration of disclosure and filing a Declaration Regarding Service of Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure (Judicial Council Form FL-141) with the court.  If the requesting party has not filed Judicial Council Form FL-141, the mandatory settlement conference will not be scheduled.

B. Declarations of Disclosure. Unless previously filed, both parties shall file with the court the following documents at least ten days before the Mandatory Settlement Conference:

1.	Party Requesting the Settlement Conference.  Declaration Regarding Service of Final Declaration of Disclosure (FL-141), unless the other party has waived disclosure in writing (FL-144). 

2.	Party Responding to the Request for Settlement Conference. 
a.	Declaration Regarding Service of Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure (FL-141), unless already filed.
b.	Declaration Regarding Service of Final Declaration of Disclosure (FL-141), unless the other party has waived disclosure in writing (FL-144).

C. Prior to the Settlement Conference.
1. 	File and Serve. Unless previously filed and served, at least ten days before the Mandatory Settlement Conference, the parties shall file with the court and serve on each other:

a.	A hearing brief including: 
i.	Summary of existing orders, including dates the orders were entered; 
ii.	A written summary of all pending discovery;
iii.	Spousal support declaration using Judicial Council Form FL-157 if spousal support is at issue, or a similar declaration that adequately describes the factors under Family Code § 4320; and
iv.	Attorney's fees declaration using Judicial Council Form FL-158 if attorney's fees are at issue, or a similar declaration that addresses the factors covered in Judicial Council Form FL-319.
b.	Community property declaration (FL-160), including proposed division of community property, if community property is at issue.
c.	Separate property declaration (FL-160), if separate property is at issue. 

Parties may use optional local form RI-FL014 to prepare their hearing brief, or they may prepare a brief on pleadings that is in compliance with the California Rules of Court. 

2. Serve. At least ten days before the Mandatory Settlement Conference, the parties shall serve on each other, and provide to the court upon request:

a.	Current income and expense declaration, including all required attachments (pay stubs/profit and loss);
b.	Two most recent tax returns, including personal and corporate returns, if applicable, including all attachments and schedules, W-2 forms, and 1099 forms; 
c.	Most recent financial statements, showing current balances of any assets and debts that the parties will request the court to make findings or orders on; 
d.	Financial statements showing balances of assets and debts at date of separation that the parties will request the court to make findings and orders on; 
e.	Supporting documents for any credits or reimbursements sought.
f.	Documents showing fair market values of property; 
g.	Any documents related to imputation of income, including: 
i.	job listings 
ii.	job search efforts 
iii.	vocational evaluations; and 
h.	A Proposed Judgment with a good faith settlement of all issues in the case.

D. Appearance. Trial counsel, parties, and persons with full authority to settle the case must personally attend the conference, unless excused by the court for good cause. 

References:
Family Code 2100 et. seq. 
California Rules of Court, rule 5.394

Local Form:
Request for Settlement Conference and Trial (RI-FL008)
http://riverside.courts.ca.gov/localfrms/ri-fl008.pdf

Settlement Conference Statement (RI-FL014)
http://riverside.courts.ca.gov/localfrms/ri-fl014.pdf

(Adopted 1-1-86; Amended 3-6-87, effective 5-6-87; amended 12-1-87, effective 1-1-88; amended 4-25-98, effective 7-1-98; amended 3-17-89, effective 5-15-89 amended 10-27-90, effective 1-1-91; Renumbered from Rule 5.0050, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 10-19-12, effective 1-1-13; amended 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14; amended 4-24-14, effective 7-1-14)

Prior to the Trial Readiness Conference.  At least 10 days before the Trial Readiness Conference, or 10 days before trial, if no Trial Readiness Conference , all attorneys and self-represented parties shall prepare and file a writ...ten stipulation including: 

1.	Undisputed facts; 
2.	Disputed facts, including each party's proposed finding on each disputed fact; 
3.	Undisputed issues;
4.	Disputed issues, including each party's proposed order on each disputed issue; 
5.	Exhibits that can be admitted without foundation; 
6.	Exhibits requiring further foundation, including a description of the exhibit and identifying the proffering party (not including impeachment exhibits); 
7.	Time estimate for trial; and 
8.	List of witnesses each side intends to call, a short description of anticipated testimony, and time estimates for direct and cross examination (not including impeachment witnesses).

Exhibits. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, all exhibits shall be pre-marked and exchanged 10 days before the day of trial. Petitioner's exhibits shall be marked with numbers (1, 2, 3, etc.) and the Respondent's exhibits mark...ed with letters (A, B, C, etc.). 

Appearance. Trial counsel, parties, and persons with full authority to settle the case must personally attend the trial readiness conference and trial, unless excused by the court for good cause. 

Enforcing Compliance. Parties or their counsel who fail to comply with any portion of this rule without good cause are subject to sanctions as outlined in Local Rule 5100. 


References:
California Rules of Court, rules 5.393 ...and 5.394

Local Forms:
Trial Rules and Procedures (RI-FL035)
http://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/localfrms/ri-fl035.pdf

Joint Statement of Disputed and Undisputed Facts (Spousal Support) (RI-FL020)

(Adopted 5-20-05, effective 7-1-05; Renumbered from Rule 5.0053, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 10-19-12, effective 1-1-13; amended 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14; amended 4-24-15, effective 7-1-15)

Testimony of Child Custody Recommending Counselor. Child Custody Recommending Counselors are employees of the Court. All subpoenas for Child Custody Recommending Counselor testimony shall comply with the Government Code. Subpoenas... shall be served on the Child Custody Recommending Counselor at least five (5) court days before the date of testimony. 

Appearances. Parties must personally appear at the child custody recommending counseling appointment. Either party seeking to appear at the appointment remotely must obtain prior approval from the Family Court Services Department ...Head.

Requests to appear remotely for Child Custody Recommending Counseling shall be submitted to the Family Court Services Department a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the scheduled appointment. Requests to appear remotely for Child Custody Recommending Counseling must be submitted using the local form.  

Agreements. The Child Custody Recommending Counselor shall prepare a written agreement and proposed order.  Persons present shall sign the agreement unless represented by counsel. 

Adoption of Proposed Order. Upon review and if appropriate, the Court will sign the proposed order. 

Child Custody Recommending Counseling Complaint and Request for Change Procedures 

1. The purpose of this section is to establish a procedure for addressing complaints against Child Custody Recommending Counselors, and for requ...esting a change of a Child Custody Recommending Counselor. This section is intended to help the court promptly resolve any complaints or requests in a manner that is respectful and fair to the parties and the Child Custody Recommending Counselor. 

2. The Family Court Services Department Head shall be the coordinator for addressing complaints or requests for change. 

3.	Any complaints against the Child Custody Recommending Counselor must be submitted in writing to the Family Court Services Department Head within ten (10) days of the child custody recommending counseling appointment. Complaints may be made on the local form. 

4. Any requests to change the Child Custody Recommending Counselor must be submitted in writing to the Family Court Services Department Head a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to the appointment. Requests for change may be made on the local form. 

5. The Family Court Services Department Head will conduct a preliminary review of all complaints to determine whether the complaint can be informally resolved or closed, or whether the complaint warrants further investigation. Written notice of the outcome of the preliminary review will be sent to complainant within thirty (30) days of receipt of the complaint. 

6. If the matter is not resolved or closed after preliminary review, the complaint will be investigated by a Deputy Executive Officer. The Deputy Executive Officer will issue a final decision as to what action, if any, will be taken and complainant will be notified in writing. 

7. All complaint procedures and proceedings must be designed and conducted in a manner that preserves the confidentiality of mediation communications. All complaint proceedings must occur in private and must be kept confidential. Unless otherwise required by law, all records and information concerning the child custody recommending counseling shall remain confidential and not subject to inspection by the public. 

8. The Family Court Services Department Head will review all requests for change of the Child Custody Recommending Counselor prior to the scheduled appointment. The requesting party will be notified of the decision verbally or in writing prior to the scheduled appointment.  

References:
Government Code 68097, 68097.1 and 68097.2
Family Code 3160 through 3188
California Rules of Court, rule 5.210

(Adopted 1-1-86; Amended 3-6-87, effective 5-6-87; amended 12-1-87, effective 1-1-88; amended 3-17-89, effective 5-15-89 amended 10-27-90, effective 1-1-91; amend. 10-23-93, effective 1-1-94; amended 10-21-95, effective 1-1-96; amended 4-20-96, effective 7-1-96; amended 10-19-96, effective 1-1-97; amended 4-25-98, effective 7-1-98; amended 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; amended 4-27-01, effective 7-1-01; amended/corrected 7-18-03; amended 10-28-06, effective 1-1-07; amended 5-4-11, effective 7-1-11; Renumbered from Rule 5.0055, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 5-4-12, effective 7-1-12; amended 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14; amended 11-8-14, effective 1-1-15; amended 4-24-15, effective 7-1-15; amended 4-20-18, effective 7-1-18; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21)

Request for Telephonic Appearance.  An appearance by telephone requires a court order.  The party making the request is responsible to ensure a clear and audible telephone connection on the day of the hearing.

On the day of the hearing, the party granted the telephonic appearance will contact the courtroom and provide their contact number to the court clerk. At the time the matter is called, the court will place one telephone call to co...ntact the party. The court may proceed with the hearing in the event the court cannot contact the party for any reason. 

References:
California Rules of Court, rule 5.9

Local Form:
Request to Appear by Telephone and Order (RI-FL679)

(Added 10-30-99; effective 1-1-00; Renumbered from Rule 5.0060, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 5-4-12, effective 7-1-12; amended 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14; temporarily suspended 2-10-22, effective 2-15-22)

Notice. A party seeking emergency orders must give notice to all parties or their attorneys so that it is received no later than 10:00 a.m. on the court day before the request is to be considered by the court. The declaration rega...rding ex parte notice may be made on local form RI-FL004.The declaration regarding notice of an order shortening time request may be made on local form RI-FL041. 

Requests for emergency orders shall be reviewed and confirmed for hearing, granted on submitted pleadings, or denied on the same day they are received if submitted to the court by 2:00 p.m. 

Determination Based on Pleadings. The court will determine emergency orders based on the submitted pleadings.

i.	Denied. If the request for emergency orders is denied, the court will contact the moving party and a hearing will ...be scheduled for a future date.

ii.	Confirmed for Hearing. If the request for emergency orders is confirmed for hearing, the hearing will be scheduled in accordance with how notice was given.

iii.	Granted. If the request for emergency orders is granted on the submitted pleadings, the court will contact the moving party and a hearing will be scheduled for a future date. 

References:
California Rules of Court, rules 5.151 through 5.169

Local Form:
Declaration regarding Ex Parte Notice (RI-FL004) http://riverside.courts.ca.gov/localfrms/ri-fl004.pdf

(Added 10-30-99; effective 1-1-00; amended 10-20-00, effective 1-1-01; amended 1-1-03; amended 4-25-03, effective 7-1-03; amended 4-25-08, effective 7-1-08; Renumbered from Rule 5.0065, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 5-4-12, effective 7-1-12; amended 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14; amended 4-29-16, effective 7-1-16)

(Added 10-30-99; effective 1-1-00; amended 4-25-08, effective 7-1-08; Renumbered from Rule 5.0070, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; deleted 10-19-12, effective 1-1-13)

Peremptory Challenges to Child Custody Evaluators. When a private child custody evaluator is appointed, other than by stipulation, each side will be permitted one peremptory challenge to the specific child custody evaluator. 

Complaints Regarding Child Custody Evaluators. Complaints about the performance of a child custody evaluator shall be in writing and directed to the Family Court Services Manager for review and written response within thirty (30) ...days from the date the written complaint was received. 

Child Custody Evaluators Training Requirements and Qualifications. Court appointed Child Custody Evaluators shall document that they meet the qualifications and training requirements by filing with the court Judicial Council form ...FL-326 Declaration of Private Child Custody Evaluator Regarding Qualifications. The FL-326 will be filed within 10 days of the appointment and prior to initiating evaluation services on a case. 

References:
Family Code 3110 through 3118 and 3151
California Rules of Court, rules 5.220, 5.225, 5.230 and 5.235

Local Forms:
Annual Declaration of Child Custody Evaluator Qualifications (RI-FL007)
http://riverside.courts.ca.gov/localfrms/ri-fl007.pdf

Child Custody Evaluation Report (RI-FL006)
http://riverside.courts.ca.gov/localfrms/ri-fl006.pdf

(Added 5-10-02, effective 7-1-02; CRC number corrected 1-1-07; Renumbered from Rule 5.0075, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 10-19-12, effective 1-1-13; amended 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21)

Non-professional visitation providers are required to file the Declaration of Supervised Visitation Provider (Non-Professional) form FL-324(NP) prior to serving as a visitation supervisor.

The purpose of this section is to establish a procedure for addressing complaints against court-appointed counsel for a child. 

The Court will determine what action, if any, to take including whether the complaint should be referred to the appropriate professional licensing board, and if counsel should be removed from the Minor Counsel Appointment List. 

These rules are intended to supplement state statutes and rules found primarily in the Welfare and Institutions Code and California Rules of Court (see CRC 5.501 et. seq.)  To the extent that any of these rules conflict with state... statute or Rule of Court, the local rule is of no legal effect.  

(Added 10-19-96 Effective 1-1-97; CRC number corrected 1-1-07; Moved from Title 12 and Renumbered from Rule 12.0010, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

Geographical Regions

In all juvenile proceedings, the documents initiating dependency or delinquency proceedings shall be filed at the court facility as designated in the Administrative Order - Where to File Juvenile Documents.... The order can be located on the court's website at http://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/ by clicking on Local Rules under the General Information tab. 

(Adopted 11-4-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 10-19-12, effective 1-1-13; amended 5-13-13, effective 7-1-13)

Dependency Cases: All dependency filings must be filed in their entirety no later than 3:00 p.m. on the Court day prior to the scheduled hearing. For a filing to be complete, the dependency petition and the social worker report mu...st be received by the Court prior to the cut-off time. 

(Adopted 4-28-17, effective 7-1-17)

No one, except certified court reporters, are permitted to bring any type of recording device, video camera, movie camera, or still camera, into the court without prior written approval from the Presiding Judge of Juvenile Court. ... 

(Added 10-19-96 Effective 1-1-97; Moved from Title 12 and Renumbered from Rule 12.0035, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

Applicants must give notice to all counsel, social workers and parents who are not represented by counsel or explain reasons notice cannot be given.  Such notice is to be completed at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.  Each ex ...parte application shall include in the title a brief description of the relief sought and specify in the caption the department in which the matter has been assigned.  The first page of the ex parte application shall contain an opening paragraph specifying the order or orders being requested. All ex parte applications are to be filed in the Clerk's Office.  

(Added 10-19-96 Effective 1-1-97; amend. 5-10-02, effective 7-1-02; Moved from Title 12 and Renumbered from Rule 12.0040, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

The Presiding Judge shall annually issue an ORDER re Release of Juvenile Court Records.  This ORDER shall provide standing authority for records subject to Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 827 and 828.  

(Added 10-19-96 E...ffective 1-1-97; amend. 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; Moved from Title 12 and Renumbered from Rule 12.0050, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

The Court hereby finds that the public interest in avoiding duplication of effort by the Courts and by the investigative agencies serving the Juvenile and Family Courts and the value of having relevant information outweighs the co...nfidentiality interest reflected in Penal Code Sections 11167 and 11167.5 and Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 827 and 10850 et. seq., and therefore good cause exists for the following rule.  

1.	Probation Family Court Services (FCS) staff may orally disclose the following information to Probation or Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) staff who are investigating a suspected child abuse or neglect situation: 

A.	Whether the minor has been or is the subject of an FCS custody investigation.

B.	The recommendations made or anticipated to be made to the Court by the FCS staff.

C.	The Family Court orders in existence.

D.	Any statements made by the child or the child's parents, guardians or custodians which might bear upon the issue of child abuse or neglect being investigated.

2.	Custody Disputes

Probation, Law Enforcement (LE), or DPSS staff may orally disclose to FCS staff who are mediating or investigating a child custody dispute the following information:

A.	Whether the minor is or has been the subject of a child abuse or neglect investigation and the status of that investigation;

B.	The recommendations made or anticipated to be made to the Court by the LE or DPSS staff;

C.	Any Juvenile Court orders or petitions in existence which might bear upon the child custody dispute being investigated;

D.	Any statements made by the child, the child's parents, guardians or custodians which might bear upon the child custody dispute being investigated;

E.	The details of any report of suspected abuse of the child, except the identity of any original reporting party who has expressed a desire to remain anonymous.

3.	Delinquency

FCS or DPSS staff may orally disclose the following information to Probation staff who are investigating a delinquency case: 

A.	Whether the minor or their parents are or have been the subject of a child abuse, neglect or custody investigation, the status of that investigation, the recommendations made or anticipated to be made to the Court by DPSS or FCS, and any Court orders in existence with respect to the child.

B.	Any statement made by the child or the child's parents, guardians, or custodians which bear upon the issue of the child's delinquency or any disposition in the delinquency proceeding.

4.	Conditions

Any disclosure authorized by this order shall be subject to the following conditions:

A.	The agency receiving the request shall first establish to its satisfaction that the inquiring party is in fact a member of an agency designated above;

B.	All information shall be provided orally;

C.	If an agency desires written documentation, it shall make written application for a Court order releasing that documentation;

D.	The information gathered shall be used exclusively in the investigation being conducted and the subsequent Court proceedings, and shall not be repeated to anyone not a party to those proceedings without Court order.

Nothing in this order is intended to limit any disclosure of information by any agency which is otherwise required or permitted by law or by other Court orders.  

(Added 10-19-96 Effective 1-1-97; amended 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; Moved from Title 12 and Renumbered from Rule 12.0052, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21)

It is the policy of the Court to identify and coordinate custody proceedings involving the same child which may appear in multiple legal settings.  It is further the policy of the Court to coordinate the efforts of the different C...ourt systems so that the child's needs are served and the resources of the family and the Court are not wasted.  To these ends the Court and the agencies serving the Court shall cooperate to increase the exchange of information and to determine the most appropriate forum for the resolution of the issues relating to the child.

Orders made by the Juvenile Court as to parent/child contact shall take precedence over any orders made pursuant to a Criminal, Family or Probate matter.  However, Criminal Protective Orders that are in conflict with a Juvenile Court order take precedence over the Juvenile Court order.

(Added 10-19-96 effective 1-1-97; amended 10-28-06, effective 1-1-07; Moved from Title 12 and Renumbered from Rule 12.0060, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

Private Counsel is expected to comply with Cal. Rule of Court 5.660 regarding competency of counsel.  If private counsel does not comply with Cal. Rule of Court 5.660, a knowing and intelligent waiver may be obtained by the Court ...from the represented party

Appointed attorneys for children in dependency proceedings must, at minimum:

1.	Establish and maintain an attorney-client relationship with the child using age-appropriate language;

2.	Visit child clients in their placements... prior to each statutory hearing whenever possible and practicable; 

3.	Conduct thorough, continuing and independent investigations and interviews at every stage of the proceedings; 

4.	Contact social workers and other professionals associated with the client’s case, including CASA and school personnel, prior to each hearing;

5.	Request services to access entitlements and ensure a comprehensive service plan, and attend meetings related to the child as practicable; 

6.	Monitor compliance with court orders, including provision of an effectiveness of court-ordered services;

7.	File pleadings, motions, responses, or objections as necessary to represent the child;

8.	Prepare for and participate in all hearings; 

9.	Prepare for and participate in 241.1 hearings with a goal of maintaining dependency jurisdiction whenever possible and appropriate;

10.	Investigate the interests of the child beyond the scope of the juvenile proceeding and notify the Court of, and as appropriate, request authority from the Court to pursue issues on behalf of the child; 

11.	Determine if appeals and writs are appropriate, and file same if necessary;

12.	Accept appointments as guardian ad litem;

13.	Advocate for adherence to mandated timelines; and

14.	Arrange for qualified substitutive representation when necessary to avoid court delay.

Appointed attorneys appearing in dependency proceedings must provide the Executive Office of the Court with a Certification of Competency, which confirms the attorney has satisfied these Local Rules, and the competency requirement...s set forth in the California Rules of Court. Attorneys whose employer has a contract with the Court for representation of the parties shall provide a Certification of Competency once upon hire or initiation of the contract, and resubmit such certification upon renewal of the contract.

(Added 10-28-16, effective 1-1-17) 

Discovery shall be conducted as set forth in Local Rule 5290.

(Adopted 4-29-16, effective 7-1-16)

When a dependency petition has been filed, the Court will appoint counsel for each minor who is the subject of the dependency petition as soon as practicable.  Counsel will be appointed through the firm or firms that have a contra...ct with the Court for legal representation in juvenile dependency matters in that geographic area.  Appointed counsel for the minor shall also serve as the CAPTA Guardian ad Litem, unless the Court finds the child would not benefit from such appointment, pursuant to Cal. Rule of Court 5.660.

Competency of Counsel
i.	All appointed attorneys representing parties in dependency cases must comply with Cal. Rule of Court 5.660 regarding competency of counsel.

ii.	All retained attorneys representing parties in dependency... cases should comply with Cal. Rule of Court 5.660 regarding competency of counsel.

If private counsel representing a party in a dependency case does not comply with Cal. Rule of Court 5.660 regarding competency of counsel, a knowing and intelligent waiver may be obtained by the Court from the represented party.
...

(Adopted 4-29-16, effective 7-1-16)

This section applies to complaints against court-appointed counsel in a juvenile dependency proceeding.

Notification.  When a complaint is received by the agency, law firm, or contract holder appointed to represent a party, the recipient of the complaint shall promptly notify the Court of the complaint. 

i.	Resolved. Once a resol...ution is reached, the recipient of the complaint shall promptly notify the complaining party and the Court of the resolution. 

ii.	Unresolved.  If the issue remains unresolved to the satisfaction of all parties, the contract holding agency or law firm that was appointed as counsel shall inform the Court that a mutually agreeable resolution could not be reached.

Notification to the complaining party of the outcome of the complaint shall include information regarding the party’s ability to bring the issue before the Court and/or the State Bar of California, and how to take such action.

Nothing in this local rule limits or prohibits a party from raising concerns regarding their counsel with the Court or the State Bar of California.

(Adopted 4-29-16, effective 7-1-16)

(Adopted 10-19-96 Effective 1-1-97; CRC number corrected 1-1-07; Moved from Title 12 and Renumbered from Rule 12.0070, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; repealed 4-29-16, effective 7-1-16)

The Department of Public Social Services shall keep a clean copy (a copy that does not have a court file stamp) of the original petition in their file.  When a 300-dependency petition is amended in open court to make, in the judgm...ent of the court, minor changes to the petition, the Department of Social Services' Court Officer and Deputy County Counsel shall use a clean copy of the original petition to create the amended petition by crossing out the deleted text and adding the changes in handwriting.  This copy of the amended petition shall then be presented to the court for filing.

The District Attorney shall keep a clean copy (a copy that does not have a court file stamp) of the original petition in their file.  When a 600-delinquency petition is amended in open court to make, in the judgment of the court, minor changes to the petition, the District Attorney shall use a clean copy of the original petition to create the amended petition by crossing out the deleted text and adding the changes in handwriting.  This copy of the amended petition shall then be presented to the court for filing.

(Adopted 4-28-06, effective 7-1-06; Moved from Title 12 and Renumbered from Rule 12.0075, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 10-30-15, effective 1-1-16)

A De Facto Parent Request (JV-295), De Facto Parent Statement (JV-296), and a De Facto Parent Order (JV-297) shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Court. The Clerk of the Court will mail a copy of the De Facto Parent Statement (J...V-296) to all active parties on the case and complete and file a Proof of Service - Juvenile (JV-510) for each party served. 

A Judicial Officer may grant or deny the request without hearing, or may order a hearing to be set.  If the Judicial Officer orders a hearing to be set, the Clerk's Office shall send notice to all parties.

(Adopted 10-22-04, effective 1-1-05; amended 4-25-08, effective 7-1-08; amended 10-21-09, effective 1-1-10; Moved from Title 12 and Renumbered from Rule 12.0081, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 10-25-19, effective 1-1-20)

In any case in which the court has ordered the appointment of a court-appointed special advocate (CASA), the advocate volunteer must prepare a typewritten report for the Juvenile Court when requested for hearing. These reports mus...t be distributed through the CASA office, to the court, the parties and their attorneys, at least two (2) court days before the hearing for which the report was prepared. 

(Adopted 10-22-10, effective 1-1-11; Moved from Title 12 and Renumbered from Rule 12.0083, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

Forty-eight (48) hours prior to any contested hearing, DPSS, or their counsel, shall provide all counsel and the Court with a list of reports that will be used as evidence in the contested hearing.  It is incumbent upon counsel to... insure that they have copies of all listed reports.  This list may be updated to include any new reports as long as those reports are made available to counsel no later than the day before the contested hearing.  

(Added 10-19-96 Effective 1-1-97; amend. 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; Moved from Title 12 and Renumbered from Rule 12.0090, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

If a child is a dependent of the juvenile court pursuant to Welfare & Institutions Code section 300 and has been removed from the custody of the parent pursuant to Welfare & Institutions Code section 361, the prescribing physician... must obtain court authorization regarding prescribing and administering psychotropic medications for that child.

All filings relating to psychotropic medications in juvenile cases should be filed at the court facility as designated in the Administrative Order - Where to File Juvenile Documents. The order can be located on the court's website... at http://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov by clicking on Local Rules under the General Information tab. 

A.	Applicability of Rules. These rules apply to matters filed under any of the following authorities:

1.	The Probate Code
2.	Division 5, Part 1 of the Welfare & Institutions Code, also known as the Lanterman-Petris-Short Act
...3.	Division 9, Part 3, Chapters 11 (Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act) or 12 (Protective Placements and Custody of Endangered Adults) of the Welfare & Institutions Code
4.	Division 7 (Dead bodies) or 102 (Vital Records and Health Statistics) of the Health and Safety Code

B.	Sanctions

1.	Sanctions may be imposed for violation of and/or failure to comply with the local court rules. 
2.	If a party or counsel fails to comply with any of these rules, the court on motion of a party or on its own motion may:
a.	Strike out all or any part of any pleading of that party; or
b.	Dismiss the action or proceeding or any part thereof; or 
c.	Enter a judgment by default against that party; or 
d.	Impose other penalties of a lesser nature as otherwise provided by law. 

The court may order the party, or their counsel, to pay to the moving party reasonable expenses in making the motion, including reasonable attorney fees. 

No penalty may be imposed without prior notice to, and an opportunity to be heard by, the party against whom the penalty is sought to be imposed. 

(Adopted 4-20-18, effective 7-1-18; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21) 

Form

1.	California Rules of Court, Title 2, Division 2, commencing with Rule 2.100 shall apply to all probate filings.

2.	All exhibits shall be typewritten or printed, or prepared by a photocopying or other duplication proce...ss that will produce clear and permanent copies equally legible to printing. 

Proposed Orders
Proposed orders or judgments in proceedings scheduled on the regular probate calendar should be presented to the Clerk's Office upon the filing of the petition.

General Probate.

1.	To the extent practicable, probate matters which require a hearing will, upon being filed with the Court, be set by the Clerk for hearing within statutorily prescribed time periods.  For a good cause shown, ...by oral or written application of petitioner, the Court may authorize the Clerk to assign an earlier hearing date.

2.	Unless the will (and codicil or codicils, if applicable) shall have previously been deposited with the clerk for safekeeping, same shall be filed with the petition for probate unless a judge shall order otherwise.

Time Limits.

1.	It is the practice of this Court to enforce Probate Code time limitations for the filing of inventory and appraisals, accountings, petitions for distribution and other required acts by the issuance of orders to ...show cause re suspension of powers and for imposition of monetary sanctions, as against either or both the attorney and the personal representative.

(Adopted 1-1-86; amended 3-17-89, effective 7-1-89; amended 10-21-89, effective 1-1-90; amended 4-28-06, effective 7-1-06; Moved from Title 6 and renumbered from Rule 6.0103, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

Generally:   Prior to the hearing on uncontested matters, Counsel or a self-represented party may request a continuance of at least three weeks by  emailing the Probate Examiners at least four court days prior to the hearing.   Th...e email must indicate that the party requesting the continuance has notified all parties entitled to notice of the hearing and any other interested persons for whom they have reason to know may attend the hearing of the request for continuance.    

The Court will rule on the request at the time of hearing.  Requested hearing dates will be considered at the hearing, but a different date may be set depending on the number of matters already set on Calendar.

If a party or client appears at the hearing, and represents that he or she was not notified of the Request, the Court may issue an Order to Show Cause why the requesting party should not be sanctioned for failing to notify the affected party/client of the requested continuance.

Email requests will not be taken on contested matters and Orders to Show Cause. 

Objections to Matters Recommended for Approval.  At the call of the calendar if petitioner is not present and the matter has been recommended for approval by the probate examiners:

1.	If objection or exception is taken to the m...atter, the Court shall continue the matter to allow for the filing of written objections or exceptions and the giving of notice thereof to petitioner, or

2.	If the Court proposes to make a change in the relief prayed for, the matter shall be continued and petitioner shall be notified of the continuance and proposed change by the minute order.  

(Adopted 1-1-86; amended 3-17-89, effective 7-1-89; amended 10-21-89, effective 1-1-90; amended 10-18-02, effective 1-1-03; amended 4-28-06, effective 7-1-06; Moved from Title 6 and renumbered from Rule 6.0105, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 10-30-15, effective 1-1-16; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21)

For purposes of this rule, the following are considered appointments in a fiduciary capacity: Conservator or Guardian of the Person or Estate, Trustee of a Trust, Personal Representative of a Decedent's Estate, or Guardian Ad ...Litem.

(a)	A request to waive court fees and costs filed under Title 8, Chapter 2, Article 6 of the Government Code (commencing with section 68630) for a petition for appointment in a fiduciary capacity will be based on the personal financial condition of the petitioner in their own individual capacity.

(b)	After a party has been appointed in a fiduciary capacity by order of the court, the person whose financial condition will be considered in a request to waive court fees and costs is that of the person or estate that the fiduciary represents and not the personal financial condition of the fiduciary in their own individual capacity. If the fiduciary capacity is that of a Trustee or a Personal Representative, requests to waive court fees and costs based on eligibility under Government Code § 68632(a) and (b) shall not apply. This rule will continue to apply after a fiduciary is removed or resigns until the court makes an order discharging the fiduciary.

(c)	The court may reconsider a waiver granted under subsection (a) of this rule after the petition for appointment is granted based on the financial condition of the person or estate that the appointed fiduciary represents under Government Code 68636 and 68637.

  (d)	The court may deny a pending request or set a hearing to reconsider a granted request for an initial fee waiver filed pursuant to Government Code 68630 et seq. or a finding of hardship pursuant to Probate Code 1513.1 or 1851.5 based on the receipt of SSI or Medi-Cal benefits if the court finds that the recipient of the SSI or Medi-Cal benefits is also the beneficiary of a trust described in 42 U.S.C. 1396p(d)(4), commonly known as a special needs trust, and the trust holds liquid assets in excess of $20,000.00.

(Added 5-4-11, effective 7-1-11; moved from Title 6 and renumbered from Rule 6.0108, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 4-24-14, effective 7-1-14; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21)

B. COMMUNICATION WITH THE CLIENT

1. Subsection B of this rule shall apply to all counsel appointed by the court in a matter under the probate code either as guardian ad litem for a party or as counsel for a proposed ward, ward,... proposed conservatee, conservatee, or spouse or registered domestic partner. This subsection shall not apply to cases where counsel is appointed to represent a ward after appointment of a guardian at a hearing solely relating to an annual guardianship status report. 

2. Counsel shall establish and maintain a meaningful and professional attorney-client relationship by having sufficient communication with the client. This communication shall be directly with counsel, and not through non-attorney staff.

a)	The attorney is expected to establish the attorney-client relationship by an in-person meeting with the client prior to the date of the hearing. 

b)	The attorney is expected to confer with the client prior to the date of each subsequent court hearing. 

(Adopted 10-19-12, effective 1-1-13; amended 4-28-17, effective 7-1-17; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21; amended 11-4-22, effective 1-1-23)

(Adopted 1-1-86; amended 3-17-89, effective 7-1-89; amended 10-21-89, effective 1-1-90; amend. 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; Moved from Title 6 and renumbered from Rule 6.0602, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; repealed 5-3-19, effective 7-...1-19)

Partial Inventory.  If the inventory and appraisal covers only a portion of the known assets of an estate, it shall be entitled "Inventory and Appraisal ( ) Partial No..."

Supplemental Inventory.  If property is newly discovered or received after the filing of what was thought to be a complete or final inventory and appraisal, it shall be entitled "Inventory and Appraisal ( ) Supplemental."

Reappraisal Inventory.  A reappraisal of realty as of a current date for sale purposes shall be entitled "Inventory and Appraisal ( ) Reappraisal for Sale.  "Such reappraisal has no effect on date of death values.  A reappraisal n...eed not be signed by the personal representative.  

(Adopted 1-1-86; amended 3-17-89, effective 7-1-89; amended 10-21-89, effective 1-1-90; amended 4-28-06, effective 7-1-06; Moved from Title 6 and renumbered from Rule 6.0603, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

When a minor or conservatee receives an asset that was the subject of an order under Probate Code 3600 et seq., the guardian or conservator who receives the asset shall file concurrent with the filing of the Inventory and Appraisa...l a declaration and attach a copy of the order under Probate Code 3600 et seq. 

When a minor, conservatee, or decedent's estate receives an asset as the heir or beneficiary of a deceased conservatee or ward, the guardian, conservator, or personal representative who receives the asset shall file concurrent wit...h the filing of the Inventory and Appraisal a declaration and attach a copy of the Order that requires distribution of the asset from the estate of the deceased conservatee or ward. 

When a conservator, guardian, or personal representative files an Inventory and Appraisal that includes a parcel of real property in California, they shall lodge concurrently with the filing of the Inventory and Appraisal a copy o...f the deed(s) by which the decedent acquired title to the property. The deed(s) shall be lodged in the manner provided in Local Rule 7112.


(Adopted 11-4-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 4-24-14, effective 7-1-14; amended 11-8-14, effective 1-1-15; amended 4-30-20, effective 7-1-20; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21)

Special Notice.  Petitions for ex-parte orders must contain an allegation that no special notice has been requested or that any such notice has been waived (stating the person requesting such notice); any such waivers must accompa...ny the petition.

Applications for Ex-Parte Orders.  All applications for ex-parte orders must be accompanied by a separate order complete in itself and shall be presented to the clerk. It is not sufficient for such an order to provide merely that ...the application has been granted, or that the sale of property as set forth in the petition has been approved.  Since no testimony is taken in connection with ex-parte petitions, the petition must contain all facts essential for the granting of the prayer. 

(Adopted 1-1-86; amended 3-17-89, effective 7-1-89; amended 10-21-89, effective 1-1-90; amended 4-4-92, effective 7-1-92; amended 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; amended 4-28-06, effective 7-1-06; Moved from Title 6 and renumbered from Rule 6.0701, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

Notice Mailed to Real Property Addresses
In addition to the notice required under the Probate Code, a petitioner under Probate Code 8000 et seq. (Petition for Probate, form DE-111), Probate Code 13150 et seq. (Petition to Determi...ne Succession to Real Property, form DE-310), or Probate Code 13650 et seq. (Spousal or Domestic Partner Property Petition, form DE-221) shall also mail notice in the same manner as is required for the petition to the address of any real property where the petitioner knows or has reason to know that title to all or part of the property is held in the name of the decedent. If mail is not received at the address of the real property (e.g. vacant land), the notice shall be mailed to the mailing address indicated in the county assessor's records for the property. 

Diligent Search for Intestate Heirs
A petitioner filing a petition under Probate Code 8000 et seq. (Petition for Probate, form DE-111), Probate Code 13150 et seq. (Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property, form DE-310), ...or Probate Code 13650 et seq. (Spousal or Domestic Partner Property Petition, form DE-221) shall attach to the petition as part of attachment 8 a printout of the results of an internet search on each of the following websites using the name, city of residence, and date of birth or death of the decedent, as applicable:

1.	legacy.com/search, after selecting "View Obituary" and "Read more" for the entry related to the decedent.

2.	tributes.com/obituaries, after selecting the entry related to the decedent.

If either of the above websites does not produce a result related to the decedent, the listing of results shall be printed.

(Adopted 4-30-20, effective 7-1-20)

A. Material Required in Probate Orders.

1.	All orders in probate matters must be complete in themselves in that they shall set forth all matters actually passed on by the Court, the relief granted, the names of persons and desc...riptions of property affected with the same particularity required of judgments in civil matters.  Orders settling accounts must also contain a statement as to the balance of the estate on hand, specifically noting the amount of cash included in said balance.
2.	It is the duty of the Court, upon distribution, to determine whether a valid trust has been created by a will, to determine the scope and terms of the trust, and to order distribution of the trust property to the trustee.  Since the decree of distribution supersedes the will, the terms of the trust shall be incorporated in the decree in such manner as to give effect to the conditions existing at the time distribution is ordered.

(Adopted 1-1-86; amended 3-17-89, effective 7-1-89; amended 10-21-89, effective 1-1-90; amend. 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; amended 4-28-06, effective 7-1-06; Moved from Title 6 and renumbered from Rule 6.0706, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

For any Petition under Probate Code section 850(a)(3)(B), the parties entitled to notice pursuant to Probate Code section 851(b) shall include the following: 

1.	The parties entitled to notice under Probate Code section 851(b)(...1) shall include the following:
a)      If a will and any codicil has been conclusively admitted to probate in the State of California within the meaning of Probate Code sections 8226 and 8007, to all beneficiaries mentioned in that will and codicil.
b)      If a court in the State of California has ordered appointment of an     administrator and if the later of the following time periods has elapsed: (1) one hundred twenty (120) days after such appointment of administrator and (2) sixty (60) days after proponent of a Will first obtains knowledge of the Will, to all heirs at law.  
c)      If a court in the State of California has made an order determining entitlement and the order is final within the meaning of Probate Code section 11705, to all heirs or beneficiaries identified in the order. 
d)     If none of (a) or (b) or (c) applies, then to all beneficiaries mentioned in every known Will, whether admitted to probate or not, to all beneficiaries mentioned in every known Codicil, whether admitted to probate or not, and to all heirs at law.

2.	The parties entitled to notice under Probate Code section 851(b)(3) shall include each person listed in section 17203.

For any Petition under Probate Code section 850 that concerns an asset which is subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA--29 USC sections 1001 et seq.) and which is held by an institution defined in Probate Co...de section 2890(c) or by a financial institution defined in Probate Code section 2892(b), the parties entitled to notice pursuant to Probate Code section 851(a)(2) shall include the financial institution.

(Adopted 5-4-12, effective 7-1-12)

Notice of time and place of hearing of the return of sale must be given to the specific devisee of the property if the sale is for abatement, otherwise their consent must be filed prior to hearing on the return.

(Adopted 1-1-86...; amended 3-17-89, effective 7-1-89; amended 10-21-89, effective 1-1-90 amended 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; Moved from Title 6 and renumbered from Rule 6.0904, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21)

Sales of securities will not be approved under Probate Code 10200 et seq., sales of personal property under Probate Code 10250 et seq., unless the property has been appraised.  A reappraisal for sale will be required if the person...al property has not been appraised within one year prior to the date of the confirmation hearing, unless the court dispenses with such reappraisal.  When necessary, a partial inventory and appraisal may be filed for this purpose.

(Adopted 1-1-86; amended 3-17-89, effective 7-1-89; amended 10-21-89, effective 1-1-90; amended 4-28-06, effective 7-1-06; Moved from Title 6 and renumbered from Rule 6.0906, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

In decedent's estate administration cases, statutory fees or commissions are intended to cover all expenses incurred to carry out the ordinary duties of a personal representative that would be considered business overhead, includi...ng duplication of documents, long distance telephone calls, postage charges, and travel costs. Therefore, the Court will only allow reimbursement for these costs in extraordinary circumstances, such as those incurred to render services that could be the subject of a request for extraordinary fees or commissions.

(Adopted 1-1-86; amended 3-17-89, effective 7-1-89; amend. 10-21-89, effective 1-1-90; amended 4-4-92, effective 7-1-92; Moved from Title 6 and renumbered from Rule 6.1010, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 4-2-18, effective 7-1-18)

Notice to the tribe shall be to the tribal chairperson, unless the tribe has designated another agent for service. 

(Adopted 5-4-12, effective 7-1-12)

Totals for Gains and Losses. Each detailed schedule required by Probate Code § 1062(d) (calculation of gains or losses on sale or other disposition) shall contain a calculation of the total of the sales price column of the schedu...le. 

Cash Reconciliation. The Probate Examiner's notes shall include language if court staff cannot verify the ending cash on hand by calculating a cash reconciliation. The process for calculating a cash reconciliation is as follows:
...
1.	Add either the cash on hand from the prior accounting or if there is no prior accounting the total of attachment 1 and all accrued dividends from attachment 2 from all Inventory and Appraisals, 
2.	Add the receipts, 
3.	Add the total sales price from the detailed schedules required by Probate Code § 1062(d) (calculation of gains or losses on sale or other disposition), 
4.	Subtract the disbursements, 
5.	Subtract the distributions of cash, and 
6.	Subtract the total of the column of the schedule required by Probate Code § 1063(b) (purchases or other changes in the form of assets) providing the purchase price of the assets purchased or sold in exchange for cash.

(Adopted 4/24/14, effective 7-1-14)

Along with each court accounting, the party filing the accounting shall file the following supporting documents in the manner provided in Probate Code 2620 and Local Rule 7112:

1.	Original closing escrow statement received show...ing the charges and credits for any sale of real property of the estate. 
2.	All account statements as defined in Probate Code 2620(c)(1) showing the account balance as of the closing date of the accounting period of the court accounting. If the accounting is the first court accounting filed by the party and the party has not filed a Final Inventory and Appraisal with the supporting documents required by Local Rule 7129, the party shall also provide to the court all account statements showing the account balance immediately preceding the start date of the accounting. 

(Adopted 4-30-20, effective 7-1-20; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21)

(Adopted 1-1-86; amended 3-17-89, effective 7-1-89; amended 20-21-89, effective 1-1-90; amended 4-4-92, effective 7-1-92; amended 4-28-06, effective 7-1-06; Moved from Title 6 and renumbered from Rule 6.0203, 8-1-11, effective 1-1...-12; repealed 10-30-15, effective 1-1-16)

The petitioner shall serve a copy of the rejected will and/or codicil attached to Local Form RI-PR070 on all heirs of the decedent or potential beneficiaries under the document at least 15 days prior to the hearing on the petition.... 

In all cases where a waiver of bond is being requested, the petitioner must submit a declaration using mandatory local form RI-PR069 which provides the following information: 
(1) 	An estimate of any federal, state, or county tax... liabilities of the estate; 
(2) 	An estimate of the total maximum potential liability of the estate to any known or reasonably-ascertainable potential unsecured creditors of the estate, including known contingent liabilities;
(3) 	Whether the estate is expected to be solvent; 
(4) 	The name and address of any known or reasonably-ascertainable potential unsecured creditors of the estate, including known contingent liabilities; and
(5) 	A detailed description of the efforts taken to obtain the information required by this rule.

(Adopted 4-24-15, effective 7-1-15; amended 10-30-15, effective 1-1-16)

NOTICE TO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES

The optional local form for Notice to the Department of Health Care Services (RI-PR036) contains the decedent's social security number. Consequently, the form shall be filed as confi...dential, and shall not be released to any party absent a prior order of the court. The clerk must maintain the form in a manner that will protect and preserve its confidentiality. 

NOTICE TO FRANCHISE TAX BOARD

The optional local form for Notice to the Franchise Tax Board (RI-PR038) contains the decedent's social security number. Consequently, the form shall be filed as confidential, and shall not be rele...ased to any party absent a prior order of the court. The clerk must maintain the form in a manner that will protect and preserve its confidentiality.

(Adopted 10-22-10, effective 1-1-11; Moved from Title 6 and renumbered from Rule 6.0207, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 4-29-16, effective 7-1-16)

If an Affidavit re Real Property of Small Value (Probate Code 13200), Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property (Probate Code 13150 et seq) or Spousal Property Petition (Probate Code 13500 et seq) is based upon the deceden...t's will or codicil, the original will or codicil shall be deposited with the court prior to or concurrent with the filing of the affidavit or petition. A copy of the will or codicil shall also be attached to the affidavit or petition at the time of filing.

If the original will has been deposited with a foreign jurisdiction, a certified copy of the will shall be filed as an attachment to the affidavit or petition.

When an Affidavit for Real Property of Small Value is filed pursuant to Probate Code section 13200, one of the following must be attached to the affidavit:

(a) If the decedent died testate, a statement using mandatory local for...m RI-PR076 identifying that the decedent died testate and an executed copy of the will; or

(b) If the decedent died intestate, a statement using mandatory local form RI-PR076 identifying the relationship of the heir(s) that establishes the affiant's claim to entitlement.

(Adopted 4-24-15, effective 7-1-15; amended 4-29-16, effective 7-1-16; amended 5-3-19, effective 7-1-19) 

Any waiver of account presented under Probate Code 10954 shall be filed using the mandatory local form RI-PR056 - Waiver of Accounting.

(Adopted 11-8-14, effective 1-1-15) 

Guardianship of the Estate 
 
When a petition requests appointment of a guardian of the estate only, the investigation otherwise required by Probate Code section 1513 is waived unless ordered by the court. 

As parents are required by statute to support their children, the Court will not permit guardianship funds to be used for the minor's maintenance where one or both parents are living, except upon a showing of the parents' financia...l inability or other circumstances which would justify the Court in departing from this rule in the best interests of the minor. 

(Adopted 1-1-86; amended 3-17-89, effective 7-1-89; Moved from Title 6 and renumbered from Rule 6.1103, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12)

When the Appointment of a Guardian is granted in a Probate proceeding and the Guardian seeks to establish child support orders, the Guardian shall petition the court by filing a Request for Order using the mandatory Family Law Jud...icial Council Form with all supporting attachments in the existing Guardianship case.  A hearing shall be scheduled in the family Law Department to address child support issues.

If an Income and Expense Declaration is filed by the guardian, the declaration shall report the income and expenses of the minor and need not report the income and expenses of the guardian. 

(Adopted 4-28-06, effective 7-1-06; Moved from Title 6 and renumbered from Rule 6.1106, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 5-4-12, effective 7-1-12; amended 10-19-12, effective 1-1-13)

The form required by this section and the information contained on the form are confidential. The clerk must maintain these forms in a manner that will protect and preserve their confidentiality. 

Each proposed conservator shall attend the educational program for non-professional conservators provided by the court pursuant to Probate Code section 1457 before the hearing on the petition for their appointment as a conservator.... A conservator who resides outside of Riverside County may make arrangements to attend an equivalent program at a Superior Court in another county in California where available. The proposed conservator shall file written proof of attending the educational program at least four court days prior to the hearing. 

This rule does not apply to a trust company as defined in Probate Code section 83, a public guardian as defined in Government Code section 27430 et seq., a regional center established pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with section... 4620) of Division 4.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, a licensed professional fiduciary as defined in Probate Code section 60.1, a conservator appointed under Welfare and Institutions Code section 5350 et seq., a limited conservator authorized to consent to the sterilization of an adult with a developmental disability pursuant to Probate Code section 1852, or a temporary conservator appointed pursuant to Probate Code section 2250 unless otherwise ordered by the court.
 
(Adopted 10-19-12, effective 1-1-13; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21)

If a separate petition is filed concerning capacity of the conservatee to consent to medical treatment pursuant to Probate Code 1880, et seq., the petition must be filed in duplicate with a Riverside Superior Court form entitled "...Order Appointing Probate Investigator" and "Probate Investigator's Referral Form" (even if previously filed), and shall contain a statement that there is on file a current Notification to Court of Current Address of conservatee. 

Capacity Declaration and Dementia Attachment

1.	Use of Form. The Capacity Declaration Form (form GC-335) and Dementia Attachment to Capacity Declaration (form GC-335A) provide the diagnoses, medications, and the testimony of a ...physician or psychologist concerning the following information relating to a conservatee or proposed conservatee: 
Medical inability to attend the hearing as required by Probate Code 1825(b); 
Mental function deficits as required by Probate Code 810 et seq., 1801, and 1821(a); 
Capacity to give informed consent for medical treatment as required by Probate Code 1890(c); and 
Findings concerning placement in a secured perimeter residential care facility for the elderly or administration of medications appropriate for the care and treatment of dementia as required by Probate Code 2356.5(f)(3). 

2.	Constitutional Findings. There is a substantial probability that the privacy of the medical information will be prejudiced if these forms are not filed as confidential. This privacy interest requires that the forms be filed as confidential, and overcomes the right of public access. This rule is narrowly tailored, and is the least restrictive means to protect the privacy of the proposed conservatee or conservatee. 

3.	Confidentiality. The Capacity Declaration and Dementia Attachment to Capacity Declaration shall be confidential and shall be made available only to parties, persons given notice of the proceedings who have requested these forms or who have appeared in the proceedings, their attorneys, and the court. The court shall have the discretion at any other time to release the forms to other persons if it would serve the interests of the conservatee. The clerk of the court shall make provision for limiting disclosure of the forms exclusively to persons entitled to receive them under this rule.

At the filing of a petition for conservatorship of an estate, the petitioner shall advise the court if the conservatee is the settlor of a pre-existing trust, wherein the proposed conservatee is a beneficiary of such trust. The pe...titioner shall also advise the court of whether the proposed conservator of the estate is a trustee of said trust. The court shall provide a form for such disclosure, which shall accompany the petition upon filing. 

The court may order a conservator of the estate, who is also acting as the trustee of said trust, to account for the trust, concurrent with any account for the conservatorship.

(Adopted 10-30-15, effective 1-1-16)

All petitions for limited conservatorship of person, limited conservatorship of estate, or limited conservatorship of person and estate, must include mandatory local form RI-PR059 as an attachment setting forth the specific powers... and duties over the Person and/or Estate being requested.

Copies to be Sent.  At the time of filing an accounting or a Declaration in Support of Order Dispensing With Accounting, a Riverside Superior Court form entitled "Probate Investigator's Referral Form," must be filed.  A copy of th...e accounting or declaration shall be mailed to counsel for the conservatee, or to conservatee personally if unrepresented, at least fifteen days before the hearing. 

Declaration in Support of Order Dispensing With Accounting. Any request for an order dispensing with an accounting under Probate Code 2628 must be submitted using local form RI-PR061. If the estate qualifies under Probate Code 262...8 and the conservator elects to use this procedure instead of an accounting, the fully-completed form must be submitted in the same frequency as an accounting under Probate Code 2620. 

(Adopted 1-1-86; amended 3-17-89, effective 7-1-89; amended 10-21-89, effective 1-1-90;  amended 10-4-91, effective 1-1-92; amend. 10-22-94, effective 1-1-95; amend. 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; amended 4-28-06, effective 7-1-06; amended 10-26-07, effective 1-1-08; Moved from Title 6 and renumbered from Rule 6.1205, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 10-30-15, effective 1-1-16; amended 4-20-18, effective 7-1-18)

When appointment of counsel is required by statute in a proceeding under the Probate Code, that appointment shall be made upon the filing of the petition. 

(Adopted 4-28-06, effective 7-1-06; Moved from Title 6 and renumbered f...rom Rule 6.1210, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 4-24-14, effective 7-1-14)

A conservator of the estate has the same duty to provide notice of a conservatee's death that is imposed on a conservator of the person by Probate Code 2361.  

(Adopted 4-28-17, effective 7-1-17) 

The person filing a petition for a medication capacity hearing pursuant to Welfare & Institutions Code § 5332 must promptly send an email to the Court Services Supervisor and Division Manager for the Probate Department in the reg...ion where the hearing will be conducted with notice that the petition will be filed, the name of the patient, and the date, time, and location of the requested hearing. If an interpreter is necessary for the patient, the email and the petition shall request the presence of an interpreter and must indicate the language required.

The hearing will be closed to all but necessary participants except for persons expressly invited by the patient and permitted to attend at the judicial officer's discretion, and persons permitted to attend by the judicial officer... for safety reasons or training purposes.

A patient may request judicial review by notifying a member of the facility staff, the court, or the patients' rights office who shall then notify the Public Defender's office. The person filing an appeal to the superior c...ourt pursuant to Welfare & Institutions Code § 5334(e)(1) must provide notice in the same manner required by subsection (a). 

(Adopted 10-30-15, effective 1-1-16; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21) 

Documents shall be filed at the court facility as designated in the Administrative Order - Where to File Documents. The order can be located on the court's website at http://www.riverside.courts.ca.gov/ by clicking on Local Rules ...under the General Information tab. 

(Adopted 11-4-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 5-13-13, effective 7-1-13)

Record of Written Documents
	
1.	The record of written documents in limited civil and misdemeanor appeals shall be submitted by clerk's transcript.

2.	In infraction appeals, pursuant to rules 8.910(a)(1)(B) and 8.914(a) of th...e California Rules of Court, the Court elects to use the original trial court file as the record of the written documents from the trial court proceedings instead of a clerk's transcript.

(Adopted 1-1-86; Amended 10-21-89, effective 1-1-90; amended 4-16-94, effective 7-1-94; amend. 4-25-98, effective 7-1-98; Renumbered from Rule 8.0010, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 11-4-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 2-7-13, effective 3-1-13; administrative change made to remove the reference to the Southwest Justice Center in (A)(1), 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14)

Financial Statement.  Assigned counsel is directed to prepare a financial statement of the defendant under penalty of perjury for submission to the Court upon hearing on appeal.  The Court may further require testimony under oath ...of the defendant at that time.  Defendant must appear at the hearing on appeal for the purpose of establishing their ability to pay for assigned counsel pursuant to Penal Code Section 987.2; assigned counsel is directed to inform the defendant of the necessity of their appearance.

(Adopted 1-1-84; Amended 4-16-94, effective 7-1-94; Renumbered from Rule 8.0020, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; deleted 11-4-11, effective 1-1-12)

Transmittal.  A certified copy of the notice accompanied by a certified copy of the notice of appeal, the fee for filing of an appeal in a civil matter, and a certified copy of the docket shall be transmitted to the Appellate Divi...sion of the Superior Court forthwith upon mailing the aforesaid notice to the appellant.

(Adopted 1-1-86; Amend 4-25-98, effective 7-1-98; Renumbered from Rule 8.0025, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 11-4-11, effective 1-1-12)

Schedule 8035 is for the initiation and prosecution of an appeal to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court.  Compliance therewith shall be strictly enforced.


See Schedul...e 8035

Multiple Defendants.  In cases involving multiple defendants in which there is an appeal by less than all defendants, the only original documents which should be transmitted to the Clerk of the Superior Court should be the notice ...of appeal and the notice of entry of judgment; other documents required pursuant to Rule 8.957 of the California Rules of Court are to be certified copies.

Extraneous Documents.  Extraneous correspondence and other documents which are neither admitted into evidence nor marked for identification should not be transmitted to the court.

(Adopted 1-1-86; Renumbered from Rule 8.0040, 8...-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 11-4-11, effective 1-1-12)

The County Clerk is hereby relieved of any obligation imposed on them by law with respect to the above powers, duties and responsibilities.  This rule does not transfer from said County Clerk to the Executive Officer those powers,... duties, and responsibilities of the County Clerk which are performed by County Clerk in such capacity such as the issuance of marriage licenses, the filing of fictitious business name statements, and the keeping of naturalization records.

Pursuant to Government Code section 69508 and Rule 10.602 of the California Rules of Court, on the last Monday in June, hereafter called election date, every other year, by a majority vote in a secret ballot, the sitting judges sh...all elect a Presiding Judge, who will serve one two-year term beginning on January 1 following the election.  The Presiding Judge shall not serve a second consecutive two-year term.  A sitting judge having served one two-year term may serve additional two-year terms, but not consecutively.

Three weeks before the election date, the Executive Officer shall distribute ballots to all sitting judges containing the names of all individuals who received the minimum number of nominations required and who have agreed to serv...e as Presiding Judge, if elected.  Completed ballots must be returned to the Executive Officer no later than 4:00 p.m. on the election date. Voting cannot be by proxy.

Upon being elected Presiding Judge, the successful candidate (herein, "Presiding Judge Elect"), shall forthwith meet and confer with each of the sitting judges for the purpose of selecting an Assistant Presiding Judge.  Up...on completion of said meet and confer process, the Presiding Judge Elect shall nominate their designee for the position of Assistant Presiding Judge and shall notify in writing all judges of such nomination.   The name of the designee shall thereafter be placed before the sitting judges in a confirmation election.  If a designee fails to receive confirmation by majority vote, the Presiding Judge Elect shall recommence the process (meet and confer; nomination; and confirmation election) until a designee is confirmed by majority vote.  The Assistant Presiding Judge shall serve for a term of two (2) years, concurrent with that of the Presiding Judge.  A designee who failed to receive confirmation by majority vote shall not be eligible for the position of Assistant Presiding Judge for a period of one year. 

The restriction of serving consecutive terms set forth in section A shall not prevent an Assistant Presiding Judge who assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Presiding Judge pursuant to this rule from election to a full te...rm as Presiding Judge consecutive to the term he/she completed.

(Added 10-17-98, effective 1-1-99; amended 9-29-01, effective 1-1-02; amended 10-22-04, effective 1-1-05; amended 10-28-06; effective 1-1-07; amended effective 7-1-07; Moved from Title 9 and renumbered from Rule 9.2000, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 5-7-21, effective 7-1-21)

The voting members of the Executive Committee shall consist of: 

1.	The Presiding Judge;
2.	The Assistant Presiding Judge;
3.	The immediate past Presiding Judge;
4.	The Countywide Supervising Judge for Civil;
5.	The Countyw...ide Supervising Judge for Criminal;
6.	The Countywide Supervising Judge for Family Law;
7.	The Countywide Supervising Judge for Probate;
8.	The Presiding Judge for Juvenile Court; and
9.	Four judges, selected from the bench at large.

Executive Committee members shall be appointed by the Presiding Judge. The Presiding Judge shall take into consideration regional balance on the Executive Committee when selecting the at-large judges. 

Pursuant to California Rule of Court 10.603, the Presiding Judge has the authority to delegate judicial administrative responsibilities and shall do so by appropriate standing order.  

The Presiding Judge shall appoint: 

1.	Countywide Civil Law Supervising Judge;
2.	Countywide Criminal Law Supervising Judge;
3.	Countywide Family Law Supervising Judge;
4.	Countywide Probate Law Supervising Judge; and
A Pre...siding Judge for Juvenile Court. 

(Adopted 4-30-04, effective 7-1-04; Moved from Title 9 and renumbered from Rule 9.2600, 8-1-11, effective 1-1-12; amended 10-19-12, effective 1-1-13)

Special meetings of the entire court may be called on notice by the Presiding Judge or on written request of twelve (12) sitting judges served on the Executive Officer and bench at least five days before the proposed meeting date.

There shall be no proxy voting on questions before the Court, except that absentee voting shall be allowed on proposed amendments to Court Rules and the election of the Presiding Judge.  In the matter of approval of amendments to ...these Rules, absentee ballots must be signed, placed in a sealed envelope and delivered to the Executive Officer prior to the date of the meeting in which the amendments are to be considered.  A majority vote of all sitting judges shall be necessary to adopt an amendment to these Rules.

Definitions
For purposes of this Local Rule, the following definitions apply: 
(1)	The term "court" means any courtroom, courthouse, court office, or court facility in the County where the court conducts business, including but ...not limited to all entrances, exits, hallways, elevators, stairwells, waiting areas, security screening stations, service areas, lobbies, clerk's offices, and adjacent court parking areas.  It does not include the offices in any courthouse or court facility occupied by independent agencies, including the Offices of the District Attorney and the Public Defender. 
(2)	The term "media" or "media agency" means any person or organization engaging in news gathering or reporting and includes any newspaper, radio or television station or network, news service, magazine, trade paper, in-house publication, professional journal, or other news-reporting or news-gathering agency.
(3)	The term "media coverage" means any photographing, recording or broadcasting of court proceedings by the media using television, radio, photographic, or recording equipment.

Media Inquiries Regarding Use of Court Facilities
(1)Media Coverage in Court Facilities, Aside from Proceedings in Courtrooms
Media requests to film, photograph, or otherwise broadcast, aside from court proceedings in a courtroo...m, shall be made in writing to the court's Public Information Office before the proposed filming or photographing is to occur.  The request should include relevant details including, but not limited to: the amount of time needed to complete the assignment, the purpose, scope, proposed time and date of the filming, photographing and/or broadcast.  Such written requests will be reviewed, and routed to the Presiding Judge or the Supervising/Lead Judge for the requested facility, or their designee, as appropriate for approval.
	(2) Other Media Inquiries to Use Court Facilities 
Other media requests for use of court facilities not relating to media coverage of court proceedings in a courtroom, and not falling within Section C(1) of this Local Rule shall be made in writing to the Public Information Office.  The written request should include relevant details including, but not limited to: the amount of time requested for use of the court facility, the purpose, scope, and proposed time and date of the requested use of the court facility.   Such written requests will be reviewed, and routed to the Presiding Judge or Executive Officer for consideration. 
	(3) Requirements for Media Regarding Court Policies and Procedures
Each media agency is responsible for ensuring that all its personnel in the court know and follow all court policies and procedures, and any instructions of court representatives.
	(4) Court Authority to Revoke Permission
Permission to film, photograph, broadcast or otherwise use the court facility granted pursuant to Section C of this Local Rule may be revoked by the court at any time.

 A list of visitation providers is available through the Riverside Superior Court website. The individuals on the list have identified themselves as professional supervised visitation providers and have submitted a Declaration of ...Supervised Visitation Provider (Professional) FL-324(P), proof of the required training and Trustline registry. Form FL-324(P) must also be filed with any supervision reports submitted to the court.

Except in cases for unlawful detainer, all case management conferences, trial setting conferences, status hearings, status conferences, orders to show cause, and trial call hearings appearances in unlimited and limited civil cases... shall be telephonic unless (1) the Court orders a particular hearing to be conducted in person, or (2) a party timely notifies the Court and all other parties of the party's intent to appear in person. In order to appear in person, at least one party to the litigation must file and serve the court's mandatory local form RI-CI038 - Notice of Intent to Appear in Person (Civil) - no later than 10 days before the hearing.  If one party files a Notice of Intent to Appear in Person, then all other parties are permitted to appear in person without further notification.

(Adopted 11-5-21, effective 1-1-22; temporarily suspended 1-10-22, effective 1-12-22)

Unless an in-person appearance is expressly ordered by the court or otherwise required by law, attorneys and self-represented litigants intending to appear remotely shall notify all opposing parties of their intention before the h...earing. That notice may be given informally, including by telephone, email or text message. No advance notice to the court of the intention to appear remotely is required prior to the date of the hearing. 

If for any reason the court determines that an in-person appearance is required, the hearing may be continued to a date at which the parties will be ordered to appear in person. 

This rule applies to all non-evidentiary hearings in cases brought under the Family Code. Non-evidentiary hearings are those in which oral testimony will not be received, such as (a) hearings on motions, request for orders and ex-parte applications; (b) case management proceedings such as case status conferences, mandatory settlement conferences and trial readiness conferences; and (c) hearings in response to orders to show cause other than those for contempt.

This rule shall be in effect until July 1, 2023. Local Rule 5160 is suspended until that date.

(Adopted 2-10-22, effective 2-15-22)

Pursuant to the Cal. Standards of Judicial Administration, Standard 10.20, there shall be a Committee to Eliminate Bias and Promote Equal Justice.  The chair and members of the committee shall be selected by the Presiding Judge. V...arious subcommittees may be created by the chair based on needs in areas such as education, outreach and stakeholder interests, among other relevant topics.  The committee's goals will include improving communication between the Court, justice partners and court users, while identifying and confronting institutional racism, historical biases, and discrimination within the justice system and community.

(Adopted 5-6-22, effective 7-1-22)

Forms FL-324(P) and FL-324(NP) shall be filed as confidential documents.

References:
Family Code 3200 and 3200.5
Standards of Judicial Administration, standard 5.20
Judicial Council Forms:
Declaration of Supervised Visitati...on Provider (Professional) FL-324(P)
Declaration of Supervised Visitation Provider (Non-Professional) FL-324(NP)

Local Forms:
Service Provider Application (RI-FL013)

(Adopted 10-15-13, effective 1-1-14; amended 11-5-21, effective 1-1-22; amended 5-6-22, effective 7-1-22)