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San Bernardino County, CA
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Department S33's trial setting orders (Judge Stephanie Tañada; counsel re-check them within a month of the trial setting conference): the trial documents filed directly in Dept S33 by the trial readiness conference; trial briefs for bench trials; exhibits; joint jury instructions under CRC Rule 2.1055; motions in limine heard on the first day of trial; the sua sponte rulings; and the local rules for trial (Local Rules 411 et seq.).
Department S35's courtesy copy requirements (Honorable Michael A. Dauber): courtesy copies of all ex parte applications, motions, oppositions, replies and trial documents; ex parte courtesy copies delivered by 12:00 pm the day before the hearing, or the hearing may be taken off calendar; and all courtesy copies one-sided.
Department S35's trial setting orders (Judge Michael A. Dauber): at the final status conference counsel of record appear in person with the trial briefs, witness list, verdict forms, exhibit list, proposed CACI instructions, exhibits, joint statement of the case, courtesy copies of motions in limine and oppositions, time estimates and stipulated expert topics; and opening and closing arguments e-filed by the close of trial.
Department S-36's trial setting order (Judge Joseph B. Widman): the trial readiness conference at 9:00 a.m. and trial at 10:00 a.m.; the trial document exchange date (2 weeks before the TRC) and filing date (the Monday before trial) as non-appearance dates; the trial documents (joint witness and exhibit lists, the joint statement of the case and plaintiff's jury instructions in jury cases, trial briefs in non-jury cases, and oppositions to motions in limine); and further orders and notices, including jury instructions under CRC Rule 2.1055.
Department S37's trial setting orders (Judge Winston Keh): the trial readiness conference on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. and trial on Monday at 10:00 a.m.; the trial documents filed directly in Dept S37 by the filing date (joint witness and exhibit lists, the joint statement of the case, plaintiff's jury instructions and special verdict, and trial briefs); exhibits; jury instructions under CRC Rule 2.1055; motions in limine under Local Rule 415; the sua sponte rulings; and the local rules for trial (Local Rules 411 et seq.).
Department V-12's Zoom appearance page (Judge Jeffery R. Erikson): since December 11, 2023 parties retain their own court reporter and submit a stipulation; remote appearances by CourtCall or Zoom except for settlement conferences, trials and contested evidentiary hearings; check-in 15 minutes before; video on and full name as the login; muted microphones; and no remote appearances for evidentiary hearings, mandatory settlement conferences, default prove ups, claims of exemption, minor's compromise or trials.
Department V11's standing trial order and trial procedures for non-jury trial (Commissioner Malalai Farooqi, Victorville District): meeting and conferring at least 10 calendar days before the trial readiness conference; and the joint trial binder (table of contents, operative pleadings, joint witness list, controverted issues and stipulated facts, stipulations and the joint exhibit list), with the other trial procedures.
Department V11's Zoom appearance rules (Commissioner Malalai Farooqi): check-in 15 minutes before the hearing and no check-in after 8:45 am; proper court attire (Local Rule 331); no remote appearances for settlement conferences, contested evidentiary hearings, ORAP, prove up hearings or trials (court trials case by case under CCP 367.75); since December 11, 2023 parties retain their own court reporter; and the Zoom appearance guidelines (sufficient technology, logging on at least 15 minutes early, identification, etiquette and waiver of review).
Department V12's general order on AI materials intended as evidence (Jeffrey R. Erickson): AI-generated evidentiary material is not considered unless the procedures are followed; disclosure at the time of submission absent stipulation or other order; disclosure when an AI or other automated tool is used to create exhibits, demonstratives or other material; and the identification of material created with the assistance of an AI tool.
Department V12's trial requirements: litigants provide one court reporter at their own expense from the readiness calendar through the verdict; the documents presented at the readiness calendar (motions in limine, the joint witness list, conjoint exhibits numbered consecutively in one unified set, the joint statement of the case, and jury instructions and the verdict form in two packets with cover sheets); and depositions lodged at readiness.
Department V12's Zoom appearance rule for court trials (Judge Jeffery Erickson): remote appearances for court trial case by case under CCP 367.75 after all parties meet and confer, by signed order with notice served on all parties; compliance with the standing court trial procedures; and in person appearances when required (CCP 367.75(b)(3)).
The documents eligible for eFiling in child support cases, by form name and number (among them FL-610, FL-150, FL-666, RA-010, FL-309, RA-020, FL-335, FL-306, FL-685 and FL-320); all other documents may be submitted in person, through the court's drop box or by mail.
The court's list of documents ineligible for eFiling in civil cases (revised on 9/11/2026): the documents ineligible for all case types (appeal filings, which use eAppeals; documents filed under seal or provisionally under seal under California Rules of Court, Rule 2.551; copy, certification and exemplification requests; documents for in camera review; documents in sealed cases; physical exhibits; and the others listed); and the documents ineligible for civil cases.
The court's list of documents ineligible for eFiling in family law cases (revised on 9/11/2026): the documents ineligible for all case types (appeal filings, which use eAppeals; documents filed under seal or provisionally under seal under California Rules of Court, Rule 2.551; copy, certification and exemplification requests; documents for in camera review; documents in sealed cases; physical exhibits; and the others listed); and the documents ineligible for family law cases.
The court's list of documents ineligible for eFiling in landlord tenant cases (revised on 9/15/2026): the documents ineligible for all case types (appeal filings, which use eAppeals; documents filed under seal or provisionally under seal under California Rules of Court, Rule 2.551; copy, certification and exemplification requests; documents for in camera review; documents in sealed cases; physical exhibits; and the others listed); and the documents ineligible for landlord tenant cases.
The court's list of documents ineligible for eFiling in probate cases (revised on 9/11/2026): the documents ineligible for all case types (appeal filings, which use eAppeals; documents filed under seal or provisionally under seal under California Rules of Court, Rule 2.551; copy, certification and exemplification requests; documents for in camera review; documents in sealed cases; physical exhibits; and the others listed); and the documents listed under the heading “Ineligible for Civil:”.
The court's list of documents ineligible for eFiling in small claims cases (revised on 9/15/2026): the documents ineligible for all case types (appeal filings, which use eAppeals; documents filed under seal or provisionally under seal under California Rules of Court, Rule 2.551; copy, certification and exemplification requests; documents for in camera review; documents in sealed cases; physical exhibits; and the others listed); and the documents ineligible for small claims cases.
The court's dress code: acceptable court attire is consistent with the traditional dignity of the court, including business or casual dress (jeans are allowed); shorts, tank tops, crop tops and bare feet are not permitted; and the judicial officer may order a person in inappropriate clothing to go home to change or to return another day.
Family Court Services information sheet for the Barstow District (revised 4-4-2022): mediation offered remotely by videoconference or telephone or in person; after a judicial officer orders mediation, going immediately after the hearing to the Family Court Services office for an appointment; the tip sheet for remote mediation; the mandatory orientation program online before the appointment; the mandatory FCS questionnaire, submitted when the appointment is scheduled (or by email to VV-FCS@sb-court.org); and checking in by email or phone 15 minutes before the appointment.
Family Court Services information sheet for the Joshua Tree District: mediation offered remotely by videoconference or telephone or in person; after a judicial officer orders mediation, going immediately after the hearing to the Family Court Services office for an appointment; the tip sheet for remote mediation; the mandatory orientation program online before the appointment; the mandatory FCS questionnaire, submitted when the appointment is scheduled (or by email to JT-FCS@sb-court.org); and checking in by email or phone 15 minutes before the appointment.
Family Court Services information sheet for the San Bernardino Historic District (revised 4-4-2022): mediation offered remotely by videoconference or telephone or in person; after a judicial officer orders mediation, going immediately after the hearing to the Family Court Services office for an appointment; the tip sheet for remote mediation; the mandatory orientation program online before the appointment; the mandatory FCS questionnaire, submitted when the appointment is scheduled (or by email to FCS@sb-court.org); and checking in by email or phone 15 minutes before the appointment.
The guidelines for complex litigation, heard by all civil departments: the payment of eFiling fees over the $25,000 system limit; the definition of complex litigation and how cases are deemed complex (designation by a plaintiff, counter-designation by a defendant, other assignment); the stay of discovery pending the initial case management conference; the obligation to meet and confer before it; the initial and additional case management conferences and remote appearances at them; case management orders; voluntary and mandatory settlement conferences; management of class actions; meeting and conferring about motions and the format of motion papers; electronic service and the document depository; informal discovery conferences; confidential documents and protective orders; and the pretrial conference. Judges may or may not follow all of these guidelines (check with the department).
The court's landlord tenant eFiling requirements, issued under Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6, California Rules of Court, rules 2.250, et seq., and Local Rules, rule 1800: participation by all court customers through an approved EFSP; PDF format, originals, redaction and metadata; filing deadlines; serving notices; the 25 MB and 50 MB limits; motion hearing dates reserved before eFiling; exhibit bookmarks; color scanning; proposed orders and judgments; documents that cannot be eFiled; and public access.
Family Court Services' orientation page: under California Rule of Court 5.210e(2) and by order of the Court, both parties complete orientation before the scheduled Child Custody Recommending Counseling appointment; the online program (about 40 minutes) and the certificate of completion brought to the appointment; the in-person option; and the handouts, including the Family Court Services Questionnaire.
The court's Penal Code § 987.2 rules for services to indigent defendants paid at government expense (updated 11/2025): the rules' application with the Local Rules on appointed services; written approval and no payment without pre-authorization; allowable and non-allowed uses of PC§987.2 funds; investigator and legal runner services; the court's duties; funding applications (the finding of indigence, applications, transportation orders, funding limits, limits in pro per cases, conflict panel trust fund expenditures, subsequent applications, travel and special expenses); and appointed service and expenditure claims (time to file, form, supporting documentation, the signature of defense counsel and special expenses).
The court's Penal Code §987.9 rules and procedures for funds in PC §190.2 special circumstances cases where the defendant faces the possibility of the death penalty: the policy; the procedures for confidential applications and orders; travel expenses; expenses for medical and mental health professionals; subsequent applications for funds; the attorney's duty to account for funds advanced; and the forms of application and order (Exhibits A and B).
The probate overview page: probate cases filed and heard at the Fontana and Victorville Districts; probate notes through the Court Access Portal (CAP); petitions set for hearing at filing, with supporting papers and an additional copy of a conservatorship petition for the Court Investigator, and a self-addressed stamped return envelope; ex parte petitions, with 24-hour telephonic notice and proof of it at the hearing; motions; probate notes and the recommended-for-approval (RFA) practice; the destruction of filed documents one year after filing; and decedents' estates.
The remote appearances page: the technology (Zoom, CourtCall, Microsoft Teams) available in each courthouse's courtrooms; remote appearance courtroom by courtroom as the judicial officer determines, with advance notice to the courtroom; the remote appearance forms (RA-010, RA-015, RA-020 and local form 13-20100-360); and the notice times for non-evidentiary hearings, for evidentiary hearings and trials, and for opposition to remote proceedings.
The court's small claims eFiling requirements, issued under Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6, California Rules of Court, rules 2.250, et seq., and Local Rules, rule 1800: participation by all court users through an approved EFSP; format, originals, electronic signatures, redaction and metadata; when documents are filed; the 25 MB and 50 MB limits; exhibits; color scanning; filing fees, fee waivers and refund requests; documents that cannot be eFiled; public access; and court review of documents.
The juvenile intercounty transfer page: the Southern California Intercounty Transfer Protocol, agreed by the courts, probation departments and child welfare agencies of Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego (a pilot from August 4, 2014; approved and enacted September 8, 2015); the protocol documents and forms (JV-548, JUVICT-001A, JV-550, JV552); and the transfer-in information posted under California Rule of Court 5.610(f)(2): the clerks' contacts, with transfer-in hearings set for 8:00 am at the San Bernardino Juvenile Delinquency Court, the San Bernardino Juvenile Dependency Court, or the Victorville Juvenile Delinquency Court.
The court's weapons screening rules: everyone entering a courthouse passes through weapons screening with items x-rayed; the items prohibited in the court (firearms and ammunition, knives, stun guns, sprays, lighters, replica guns, handcuffs, scissors, razors and tools, laser pointers, needles and others, with the listed exceptions); and exhibits, which require written consent from the Assigned Judge or Trial Judge on the Consent to Bring Prohibited Items into the Courthouse as Exhibits form.