Donald Cole Byrd

Collection Unit, Superior Court of California, County of Glenn; the court's web page https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/divisions/collection-unit, fetched 2026-10-12.

A fine ordered on a plea of guilty or no contest and paid in full paid in the clerk's office on the first floor of the courthouse at 526 W. Sycamore Street in Willows, payments also online or at the Collections Department; a civil assessment reduced or vacated on a written request for a review of the person's circumstances - decided on the declaration and supporting documents, or at an appearance before a judicial officer, who determines whether there is good cause - on the petition from the clerk's office or the downloadable petition form; an ability-to-pay determination asked for at sentencing or while the judgement remains unpaid, the petition reviewed by a judicial officer, who may allow installment payments or community service, suspend the fine in part or in whole, set the matter for a hearing or deny the petition; the Judicial Council forms TR 320 and TR 321; a petition to reduce or vacate the civil assessment staying no order requiring the payment of bail, fines, penalties, fees, or assessments unless specifically ordered by the court; the local Petition to Vacate Civil Assessment Form; the Glenn County Collections Division at (530) 934-6446, option 3.

eFiling Information, Superior Court of California, County of Glenn; the court's web page https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/online-services/efiling-information, fetched 2026-10-12.

Electronic filing (eFiling) required, under California Rules of Court 2.250 - 2.261, Civil Code of Procedure Sections 1010.6 and Local Rule of Court 2.5, in Juvenile Dependency Matters, All Civil Matters, All Probate Matters, All Family Law Matters (including Department of Child Support Services matters) - self-represented parties exempt under California Rule of Court 2.253(b)(2) but encouraged to participate voluntarily - and permitted in all other case types, including Criminal (Felony/Misdemeanors), Traffic/Infractions, and Juvenile Delinquency matters; eFiling only through an authorized eFiling Service Provider (EFSP) - the list on the Odyssey eFileCA website, each provider setting its own fees and rules; a $3.50 per-transaction eFiling fee for each electronically filed envelope (a single eFiling submission on a particular case that may contain one or more documents), not for Criminal case types; payment processing fees - by credit card a convenience fee equal to a percentage of the overall transaction amount or a minimum of $1.00, whichever is greater, by eCheck $0.25 per transaction - waived for a party filing under an approved Fee Waiver or as a fee-exempt Government entity (the providers' own usage fees not waived by the Court); a document received electronically between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59:59 p.m. on a court day deemed filed on that court day (CCP 1010.6(b)(3)), on a non-court day filed on the next court day; never filed electronically, in any case type: a will, codicil, or testamentary trust, a bond or undertaking, subpoenaed documents, the financial institution, care facility or escrow documents of Probate Code Sec. 2620, California state vital records forms, attachments or exhibits that cannot be accurately transmitted, documents typically submitted during the course of a proceeding (e.g. Trial Exhibits), documents lodged provisionally under seal, documents for cases under seal and a Labor Commissioner deposit of cash or check.

If You Can’t Afford to Pay, Superior Court of California, County of Glenn; the court's web page https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/divisions/traffic-court/if-you-cant-afford-pay, fetched 2026-10-12.

A reduction of the amount owed on a traffic ticket requested with proof of the lack of the financial means to pay, at any point in the process, answered only after a plea of guilty or no contest; the MyCitations online tool (recommended) to enter a plea and make an ability to pay request on eligible infractions and to request a payment plan, more time to pay or community service instead of fines and fees, also for a case in collections; or form TR-320/CR320, Can't Afford to Pay Fine: Traffic and Other Infractions, through the clerk's office; an additional fee of up to $100 possible if the person does not act by the date on the citation and reminder notice; payment plans approved for no more than $25 per month on an approved ability-to-pay request; fines and fees owed from a misdemeanor or felony offense not eligible; the online tool not for contesting the citation, attending traffic school or a dismissal or reduction of charges with proof of correction.

Juvenile Court, Superior Court of California, County of Glenn; the court's web page https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/divisions/juvenile, fetched 2026-10-12.

Juvenile delinquency (the Welfare and Institutions Code, starting at section 602) transfer in hearings held at 2:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month, with the exception of holidays, and juvenile dependency (starting at section 300) transfer in hearings at 8:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month, with the exception of holidays, at the Glenn County Superior Court, 526 West Sycamore Street, Willows; the child in a delinquency case and a parent in a dependency case entitled to an attorney, the court appointing an attorney for the child in an abuse and neglect case unless it finds the child would not benefit; Juvenile Delinquency at (530) 934-6446, option 2, Juvenile Dependency at option 4, juvenile traffic at option 1.

Language Access Information, Superior Court of California, County of Glenn; the court's web page https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/general-information/language-access, fetched 2026-10-12.

No-cost interpreter services for all court proceedings and court-operated services and programs (such as family court mediation or the self-help center), as part of the implementation of the statewide language access plan the Judicial Council adopted in January 2015; the Request for Interpreter (INT-300) completed and submitted to the Clerk's Office, which delivers it to the Interpreter Coordinator, who contacts the requesting party if additional information is required; a sign language interpreter requested instead on the Request for Accommodations by Persons with Disabilities and Response form (Form MC-410), submitted to the Clerk's office for review by the Court's ADA Coordinator; a telephonic interpreting service possible if an interpreter cannot appear in person, the inability to schedule an interpreter not excusing the requestor from appearing in court; the request cancelled with the Clerk's Office no less than 24 hours in advance if the hearing date or service is cancelled or postponed; a telephone interpreter at the Counter or when contacting the Court by phone requested orally without the INT-300 Form; complaints about the court's failure to provide interpreter services, court staff, bench officers, or local documents and translations on the Language Access Services Complaint Form (English or Spanish); complaints about a specific certified or registered court interpreter under Rule of Court 2.890.

Mediation, Superior Court of California, County of Glenn; the court's web page https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/divisions/mediation, fetched 2026-10-12.

The Mediation/Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC) process begins with the mandatory Orientation to Mediation - viewing the Orientation to Family court Mediation and Child Custody Recommending Counseling video (approximately 30 minutes long), reviewing the Orientation to Mediation Packet, and filling out and submitting the Child Custody Mediation Intake Form and the Information for Custody/Visitation Form (a hard copy returned, or the form filled out online and submitted via email) - completed at least 5 days prior to the scheduled mediation appointment (the online process takes approximately 1 hour); Mediation/CCRC and Orientation for the parties in the case only, the children cared for in a separate location; a domestic violence concern told to the lawyer, to the judge or mediation intake person and to the mediator at the beginning of the mediation session, a support person allowed subject to certain limitations and the mediator seen alone and at a different time from the other parent; a mediator who suspects child abuse required by law to report it; to have the mediation report considered by the court at trial, a deposit paid and the mediator subpoenaed at least 10 calendar days in advance on the Civil Subpoena for Personal Appearance at Trial or Hearing (SUBP-001) - the Family Law division contacted in advance at (530) 934-6446, option 6, to make certain the mediator is available, then the completed subpoena and the deposit fee of $275.00 (cashier's check, personal check, money order, or cash; no deposit for a trial related to a petition for a Domestic Violence Restraining Order) brought to the courthouse, Court Security notified to see Administration to serve the subpoena on the Court Executive Officer or their designee; a refund of any unused portion of the deposit on a written request to the Civil Division, in-person or by U.S. Mail, 10 days following the conclusion of the trial.

Order re Use of Recording Devices in Court Facilities, GCSC 2025-SO-02 (filed September 22, 2025), Superior Court of California, County of Glenn; posted on the court's Local Forms page (https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-forms) at https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/order-re-use-recording-devices-court-facilities-gcsc-2025-so-2_0.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

An order of the Presiding Judge (GCSC 2025-SO-02), signed by Hon. Donald Cole Byrd, Presiding Judge, rescinding and replacing prior Order No. 25-02, dated May 22, 2025: photographing, videotaping, televising or otherwise recording any court proceeding prohibited unless a written request (form MC-500) has been filed at least five (5) days before the hearing date (unless good cause is shown) and approved before the commencement of the hearing (California Rules of Court, Rule 1.150); no photography, video, audio or electronic recording in the common areas within the courthouse - including hallways and the lobby area - without an Order on Media Request to Permit Coverage (form MC-510) on file and except as authorized by rule 1.150; the order made under Code of Civil Procedure sections 128, 177 and 187, rule 1.150 and the Court’s inherent powers, the inside of a courthouse a nonpublic forum; Court-sponsored or Court co-sponsored community activities and permitted uses by judicial officers or court employees excepted; requests to record in common areas directed to the Court Executive Officer and following the same procedures, television and still photographers filming in public areas only with prior court approval and without impeding court business; an area of media coverage designated in special circumstances upon written approval; a violation an unlawful interference with the proceedings of the Court - an order terminating media coverage, a citation for contempt (Code of Civil Procedure section 1209(a)(5)), monetary sanctions up to $1,500 per violation (section 177.5) or prosecution under Penal Code section 166(a)(3), (4) or (5); and requests to film for commercial or documentary purposes governed by the Judicial Council of California’s Third-Party Use of Court Facilities Policy.

Orientation to Mediation (Family Court Services packet), Superior Court of California, County of Glenn; posted on the court's Mediation page (https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/divisions/mediation) at https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/orientation-mediation-packet.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

The Orientation to Mediation packet of Family Court Services: in all child custody and visitation cases where the parties have been unable to reach an agreement on a parenting plan, the case is required to be sent for mediation, the Court ordering the parties to participate in and complete mediation prior to permanent custody orders; the terms (Mediation/Child Custody Recommending Counseling, the Mediator/CCRC, legal and physical custody, supervised timeshare/visitation, VIP Mediation - a brief (10-15 minute) voluntary session on the court’s Family Law and Motion calendar - and domestic violence); in court, the INFORMATION FORM FOR CUSTODY/VISITATION MATTERS, and within 48 hours of appearing in court a phone call or Zoom invite for the mediation appointment; ORIENTATION TO MEDIATION required of all parties before mediation (approximately 1-1.5 hours), for any referral or return to Mediation if the parties have not participated within the previous 2 years, the judge notified of a failure to complete it; both parents attend, separate appointments or a support person in cases involving domestic violence, relatives and attorneys not permitted, no children unless requested or ordered, a quiet and private location for mediation by phone or Zoom; confidentiality of an agreement, the recommendation to the court not confidential; the appointment canceled after 15 minutes if a party does not arrive on time and the judicial officer notified in writing of all non-appearances; an agreed parenting plan reviewed and signed by the judge/judicial officer, a recommendation and report to the Court if the parties do not agree, the judge making the final decision; the return to court approximately 4-6 weeks after Orientation and Mediation, the documents mailed to parents without attorneys; arrival 15 minutes early, check in at the clerk’s counter; what to bring - 3 copies of each item (except the picture); Family Code Section 3044 in full and the separate or joint mediation appointments in domestic violence cases; and the guidance on children, separation and parenting, with examples of parenting plans by age.

Remote Appearance Information, Superior Court of California, County of Glenn; the court's web page https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/general-information/remote-appearances, fetched 2026-10-12.

Under the heading "Local Rule of Court 2.14 - Remote Appearances", remote appearances generally authorized for civil cases (CCP 367.75 and CRC 3.672) and for juvenile dependency cases; telephonic appearances through CourtCall at 1-888-882-6878 - in civil matters notice given orally at the time of the hearing, in juvenile dependency matters a request at least five (5) calendar days prior to the hearing by phone at 1-530-934-6446, option 4, or in writing; video appearances by Zoom; all requests to appear remotely accompanied by the Order Regarding Remote Appearance (RA-020); in civil matters a Notice of Remote Appearance (form RA-010) filed and served at least ten (10) court days before an evidentiary hearing or small claims trial, five (5) court days before all other hearings, and an Opposition to Remote Proceedings at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial (form RA-015) at least five (5) court days before the proceeding; in juvenile dependency matters a Request to Appear Remotely-Juvenile Dependency (form RA-025) at least ten (10) court days before the hearing, and a Request to Compel Physical Presence-Juvenile Dependency (form RA-030) at least five (5) court days before the proceeding - for a hearing set with less than ten (10) days' advance notice, each no later than 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the proceeding; the Court scheduling the Zoom conference and providing connection information; any recording of a video appearance prohibited.

Self-Help FAQs, Superior Court of California, County of Glenn; the court's web page https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/self-help/self-help-faqs, fetched 2026-10-12.

No fee to appeal a traffic, criminal or juvenile court case, appeal fees waivable with a fee waiver except the fees for court reporter's transcripts; a civil case begun with the Complaint, Summons, and Civil Case Cover Sheet, forms from the forms clerk at 10 cents per form plus tax, or by mail with a check plus a stamped self-addressed envelope; Petition for Change of Name packets from the forms clerk, the filing fee $435.00 and a notice published for four weeks; for telephonic appearances, the courts contacted for specifics; a record looked up at the courthouse with no fee, or searched by a clerk for a fee, by mail with the name, the type of case, the approximate date, the search and copy fees (a check written "check not to exceed $20.00") and a self addressed envelope, five (5) working days allowed for the search; copies in excess of 20 pages five (5) working days; offsite files a two day waiting period; payment in cash, check, and money order; small claims paperwork filled out at the clerk's office or mailed on a request with a self-addressed stamped envelope, legible handwritten forms accepted, no fax filings; the claim served 10 days prior to the hearing date on a defendant in the county and 15 days prior outside it - by certified mail through the clerk's office ($15.00 per defendant), by the Sheriff, or by anyone over 18 years of age not a party - the proof of service filed 5 days prior to the hearing date; a continuance requested by a letter with a $15.00 processing fee and a copy mailed to the other parties, a request received within 5 days of the court date attached to the case for the judge at trial, an earlier one decided by mail; a request for dismissal filed when the case settles; a motion to vacate a default judgment within 30 days after the Notice of Entry of Judgment was mailed, an appeal within 10 days of the mailing of a notice of denial; Traffic School completed within approximately 4 months from the violation date, no extensions granted by the clerks; a correctable violation dismissed after proof of correction and the transaction fee are presented by mail or in person by the appearance date; a trial by written declaration on posting the bail amount, a court trial by mail on a completed Written Not Guilty Plea form with the total bail posted; payments set up by the clerk's office with an administrative fee and a signed contract.

Traffic Court, Superior Court of California, County of Glenn; the court's web page https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/divisions/traffic-court, fetched 2026-10-12.

A traffic ticket paid online with the case/citation number, a convenience fee charged to the credit card - a person requesting a court trial who intends to plead not guilty cannot pay by credit card and must contact the court; online traffic school and the DMV's list of approved traffic schools; the court appearance usually a minimum of 21 days after the ticket is issued, at the date and time on the Notice to Appear or the courtesy notice; payments on delinquent traffic ticket fines through the collection agency; under California Rules of Court, Rules 4.106 and 4.335, a petition to reduce or vacate the civil assessment - a written request for review, decided on the declaration and supporting documents or at an appearance before a judicial officer - and an ability-to-pay determination at sentencing or while the judgement remains unpaid (installment payments, community service, the fine suspended in part or in whole, a hearing, or a denial), on the Judicial Council forms TR320 and TR 321, the petition staying no payment order unless specifically ordered by the court; a reduction for financial hardship requested online; general traffic information from the Clerk's Office at 530-934-6446.

Chapter 1: Organization of the Court, Local Rules of Court of the Superior Court of California, County of Glenn (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Local Rules page (https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/general-information/local-rules) links the book (“view or download the current Local Rules of Court”, under “Effective January 1, 2026”) at https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/glenn-county-local-rules-court-effective-1-1-2026.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 1 (Rules 1.0 to 1.5): the Presiding Judge to serve for a two-year term, selected in even numbered years at the January judges’ meeting, and if selection cannot be agreed on and neither judge has at least four years of experience, the senior judge to hold office of presiding judge until both judges have at least four years of experience (1.0); the Assistant Presiding Judge to perform the duties of the Presiding Judge when the Presiding Judge is absent or unable to act (1.1); the judges to hold meetings on such day as they may designate (1.2); a “Day of Vacation” for a judge an approved absence from the Court for one quarter of a day to one full business day, the absences listed in CRC 10.603(c)(2)(h) excluded (1.3); the Court Executive Officer, under the direction of the Presiding Judge, to administer, direct, and be responsible for all personnel who serve the Court, from the Deputy Clerk of the Court, mediator, Family Law Facilitator and court investigators to the custodian (1.4); and the judicial officers’ departments - Department 1 Hon. Donald Cole Byrd, Department 2 Hon. Alicia Ekland, Department 3 Hon. Nicholas L. Boening, Child Support Commissioner (1.5).

Chapter 2: General, Local Rules of Court of the Superior Court of California, County of Glenn (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Local Rules page (https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/general-information/local-rules) links the book (“view or download the current Local Rules of Court”, under “Effective January 1, 2026”) at https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/glenn-county-local-rules-court-effective-1-1-2026.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 2 (Rules 2.0 to 2.15): except where eFiling is mandatory under Rule 2.5, one (1) original in a format pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.100 et seq., secure binding through clipping or rubber-banding, and up to two (2) copies to confirm, exhibit attachments separated by a standard size sheet of paper with a title identifying the sequence of the exhibit, a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of endorsed-filed copies (documents forwarded without one placed in a holding bin for thirty days, then discarded), and a complaint filed on demand except for noncompliance with Rule 2.100 et seq, these local rules or the filing fee, unsigned complaints not filed without court order (2.0); documents not filed, received, or forwarded to the Judge without the full, correct filing fee or an approved application for waiver of fees, the Court Collection Division, which the court authorizes to verify the information in the Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs, the recovery of waived fees within three years on a change in financial condition, a $20 fee for filing a stipulation and order, and for a returned check the reimbursement and a $25 insufficient check charge in cash or cashier’s check, the papers covered by the returned check stricken from the Court’s record if both are not paid (2.1); motions in limine and trial briefs filed prior to the Criminal and Civil Trial Confirmation hearing, usually two weeks prior to the trial date, the parties to lodge joint jury instructions in civil jury trials five (5) judicial days prior to the trial date, family law trial briefs filed five (5) judicial days prior to the trial/hearing date with a courtesy copy for the trial judge, the court may refuse to consider late filed trial briefs and motions in limine absent good cause, a document presented on the day of the hearing filed in the courtroom in addition to the Processing Counter, and, except where eFiling is mandatory, a paper submitted to the Clerk before 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (except legal holidays) on the day it is due deemed timely filed (2.2); requests for continuances of settlement conferences, case management conferences or trials made with supporting declarations and the proper filing fee and heard by the Department or Judge assigned to the case (a firm continuance policy), law and motion matters continued by written stipulation filed with the Court or by oral agreement with written notification and proof of service filed before the hearing, no more than twice without leave of court and not on a request less than five (5) court days before the hearing absent good cause, a $20 fee for the continuance of any calendared event at a party’s request (GC70617(c)(1)), payable when the request is made, the event dropped from the calendar if the fee is not paid before the continued event, a $60 fee for the continuance of any trial, ex parte matters in strict accordance with CRC, Rule 3.1200 et seq., the applicant to file the ex parte request and all supporting documentation with the clerk of the court, Orders to Shorten Time considered only with the proposed moving papers, ex parte hearing dates and times set by the Court if requested by the Judge and moving papers served by personal delivery, fax, express mail or similar means whenever practicable, applications for attorney’s fees supported by competent evidence for the “lodestar” determination of Serrano v. Priest (1977) 20 Cal.3d 25, the clerk to enter open book attorneys’ fees of $960, or 25 percent of the obligation, whichever is less, on a debt owing by a natural person for personal, family, or household purposes and $1200, or 25 percent, for all other book accounts (CC § 1717.5(a)), a declaration identifying the paragraph of the parties’ agreement where there is a written agreement, and in all other cases the Court to determine the amount of the reasonable fee (CCP § 585 (a)) (2.3); a printed minute order form’s checked or filled-in portions deemed the order of the Court and the portions not checked or left blank purposefully omitted, and a claim for payment by the County of Glenn or the Court submitted on the County of Glenn General Claim form or the Superior Court of California General Claim form, its top half completed by the claimant, dated and signed, with the claimant’s Social Security number and/or federal tax identification number, to the Court Executive Officer or the Judge upon whose order the services were rendered (2.4); the court requires electronic filing of documents, pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure sec. 1010.6 and California Rules of Court, Rule 2.250 et seq., in Juvenile Dependency Matters, All Civil Matters, All Probate Matters, All Family Law Matters (including Department of Child Support Services matters), self-represented parties exempt under California Rule of Court 2.253(b)(2) but encouraged to participate voluntarily, and permits the electronic filing of documents for all case types not enumerated, including Criminal (Felony/Misdemeanors), Traffic/Infractions, and Juvenile Delinquency matters, the approved Electronic Filing Service Providers (EFSP’s) listed on the Court’s website at www.glenncourt.ca.gov, documents electronically transmitted at any time of the day and acceptance for filing deemed to occur on the date the document was received (CCP sec. 1010.6(b)(3)), the clerk’s ability to reject deficient filings not limited, and the items that may not be electronically filed: any will, codicil, a bond or undertaking, subpoenaed documents, financial institution, care facility or escrow documents (Probate Code Sec. 2620), California state vital records forms, attachments/exhibits that cannot be accurately transmitted, trial exhibits, lodge documents, documents for cases under seal, copy requests and a Labor Commissioner deposit of cash or check - the Labor Commissioner Appeal filed electronically but not processed until the award is deposited, in person or through the mail, within five (5) court days - the rule controlling over any other local rule concerning the filing of documents (2.5); papers presented for filing by attorneys/parties who have not been properly substituted in as attorney of record accepted and marked “Received” rather than “Filed” (2.6); cases with different numbers filed with reference to the same proceeding consolidated, on the Court’s own motion, with the file bearing the lowest number, the “lead file”, all documents filed after consolidation to bear its case number, and the Clerk to transfer all documents in the consolidated files to the lead file except a copy of the order of consolidation (2.7); only the bailiff(s) providing courtroom security, an individual described in PC § 830.1(a) and State Traffic Officers in the employ of the California Highway Patrol (unless appearing as a party) may carry a weapon into a courtroom, a weapon worn not visible unless the individual is in uniform, and an individual not in uniform authorized to carry a weapon to notify the courtroom bailiff (2.8); all persons who appear in any courtroom to dress appropriately, the bailiff on duty, under the supervision of the judges, with the authority to enforce the rule - hats not permitted unless worn for religious purposes, shoes worn, shorts not worn, and glasses with darkened lenses not permitted except when prescribed or worn for medical reasons (2.9); the court does not routinely provide court reporters except in proceedings for criminal domestic violence, preliminary calendar, felony law and motion, criminal trial confirmation, juvenile delinquency and juvenile dependency, adoptions, drug court, prop 36, behavioral health and criminal jury trials and other proceedings where required by law, parties who desire a court reporter for other proceedings to make their own arrangements, a party granted a waiver of court fees and costs may request an official court reporter, parties who do not qualify responsible for a pro-rata share of the fees, court reporters provided in accordance with Gov. Code §68086 and CRC 2.956, and court reporters or electronic recording not regularly provided for requests for orders or motions in family law matters (CRC 5.123) (2.10); interpreters provided by the Court where required by law, counsel to notify the Court that an interpreter is required fourteen (14) days before the hearing or a shorter time upon a showing of good cause (2.11); failure to comply with any provisions of the Local Rules may result in the imposition of sanctions pursuant to CCP § 575.2 (2.12); the Clerk of the Superior Court, or the Clerk’s authorized representative or designee, appointed as elisor to sign a document a party fails to execute, the application and proposed order to designate “The Clerk of the Court or Designee” and for whom and in what capacity the elisor signs, made ex parte or by emergency request in family law, the application not to set forth a specific court employee, the order to identify the documents being signed (a deed by its type, escrow documents listed separately) with a highlighted sample copy attached, the declaration to include specific facts establishing the necessity, the moving party to contact Court Administration to arrange the signing, the appointed elisor to complete the actual signing within up to three (3) court days, and the applicant to arrange for a notary public for documents requiring notarization (2.13); remote appearances authorized for civil and juvenile matters under CCP § 367.75 and CRC, rule 3.672 and for criminal matters in select circumstances and proceedings under PC § 977, 977.2, and 977.3, each appearance subject to CRC, rule 1.150 and the general rules - courtroom civility and decorum, sufficient internet speed and an indoor location free from distraction, no scheduling conflicts or other distracting activity, any recording prohibited, and the Court’s options when a party is not connected or has insufficient video or audio quality - CourtCall as the conference call provider for telephonic appearances, at 1-888-882-6878 (in civil matters notice of the telephonic appearance orally at the time of the hearing, in criminal matters a written request at least five (5) calendar days prior to the hearing by filing amotion, in juvenile matters a request at least five (5) calendar days prior by contacting the Juvenile Division by phone or filing a written request or motion), and Zoom as the platform for video appearances - in civil matters a Notice of Remote Appearance (form RA-010) at least ten (10) court days before an evidentiary hearing or small claims trial or five (5) court days before all other hearings and an Opposition to remote Proceedings at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial (form RA-015) at least five (5) court days before, in criminal matters a motion at least five (5) court days before the hearing, in juvenile dependency matters a Request to Appear Remotely-Juvenile Dependency (form RA-025) at least ten (10) court days before the hearing and a Request to Compel Physical Presence-Juvenile Dependency (form RA- 030) at least five (5) court days before, in juvenile justice matters (evidentiary as defined by CRC, rule 3.672) the Notice of Remote Appearance (form RA-010) and the Opposition (form RA-015), and for a hearing set with less than ten (10) days’ advance notice, notice of intent or objection no later than 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the proceeding, the Court to schedule an authorized video conference and provide the connection information (2.14); and parties who require the use of the Court’s audio/visual presentation equipment, or of non-court provided equipment, to complete a Request for Courtroom Audio Visual Presentation Equipment (form AV) and submit the completed form to the Clerk’s Office no later than five (5) court days before the date the equipment is to be utilized (for a court date set less than five (5) court days before the hearing, at the time the hearing is set or by the close of business on that day), a party with non-court provided equipment to confirm with the Clerk’s Office a minimum of five (5) court days before it is scheduled to be used that it is working properly and compatible with any court equipment, no responsibility of court staff or Sheriff’s Deputies to assist in operating or setting up non-court provided equipment, and the matter to proceed without use of the equipment if a party is unable to operate, connect, or set it up in a reasonable period of time (2.15).

Chapter 3: Civil Law, Local Rules of Court of the Superior Court of California, County of Glenn (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Local Rules page (https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/general-information/local-rules) links the book (“view or download the current Local Rules of Court”, under “Effective January 1, 2026”) at https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/glenn-county-local-rules-court-effective-1-1-2026.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 3 (Rules 3.0 to 3.3): a Notice of Case Management Conference [GCSC CV-020] to accompany all civil complaints for service, any counsel or party appearing in propria persona who fails to timely file the Case Management Conference Questionnaire, to attend the conference or to participate effectively subject to sanctions (GC § 68608 (b), and CCP § 575.2), the court’s policy to track and manage all cases from filing until disposition, its disposition goals - 75% of all Unlimited Jurisdiction Civil cases and 90% of Limited Jurisdiction Civil cases within 12 months of the filing of the complaint, 85% and 98% within 18 months and 100% of all civil litigation cases within 24 months, civil cases not designated complex presumed appropriate for a disposition goal of 12 months - and the Court urges counsel to meet and confer on disputed issues before motions are filed (3.0); unlawful detainer plaintiffs to attach to the complaint as exhibits the written rental/lease agreement, if any, and all statutory notices served on the defendant(s), and requests for defaults without full compliance with all applicable statutory procedures for notice and service rejected by the clerk and the matter set for hearing (3.1); counsel to notify the Court in writing immediately when a civil case has settled - orally to the assigned department when a hearing, conference or trial is imminent, followed by a confirmation in writing that must specify when all closing papers will be filed - a case that settles within five (5) calendar days of the trial date to have on file a dismissal, stipulated judgment or conditional settlement or an appearance to place the settlement on the record, and otherwise a request for dismissal of the entire case filed within 45 days after the date of settlement, the court to dismiss the entire case 45 days after it receives notice of settlement unless good cause is shown, the parties to serve and file five (5) court days before a settlement conference a written statement of the facts, law and respective contentions of the parties, and sanctions as set forth in CCP§575.2 for a party who has not proceeded with due diligence or has failed to comply (3.2); and Rule 3.3(A), on telephonic appearance on the law and motion calendar, repealed effective 7/1/22, no discovery pleadings (i.e., interrogatories, requests for admissions) accepted for filing unless filed in support of motions to compel responses, a statement as required by CRC, Rule 3.1345 filed on a motion to compel further responses, original depositions not accepted for lodging until the first day of trial or thereafter, moving, opposing and reply papers filed and served within the time prescribed by law (the Court will not consider late filed papers unless good cause is shown), memoranda and other papers to comply with the requirements of the California Rules of Court, and no claim opposing forfeiture filed unless it contains proof of service on the District Attorney (3.3).

Chapter 4: Probate Department, Local Rules of Court of the Superior Court of California, County of Glenn (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Local Rules page (https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/general-information/local-rules) links the book (“view or download the current Local Rules of Court”, under “Effective January 1, 2026”) at https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/glenn-county-local-rules-court-effective-1-1-2026.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 4 (Rules 4.0 to 4.3): the Probate and Guardianship Calendar heard the first, second and third Monday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at the Willows Courthouse, guardianship matters where temporary orders are requested submitted to the judge for review and set for a hearing within twenty (20) days, all other probate matters calendared a minimum of sixty 60 calendar days after filing, LPS and Conservatorships heard the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month, all matters set for hearing initially by the Clerk upon the filing of the first petition and later documents required before a hearing to bear the hearing date, notices requiring the Clerk’s posting completed on a Judicial Council form of notice of hearing and filed concurrently with the petition, orders submitted to the Probate Division at least three (3) court days in advance of the hearing, the hearing date stated in the order, prepared on the assumption the petition will be granted, court investigations upon filing of a guardianship or conservatorship petition and at the time of each accounting, charges assessed pursuant to PROB § 1513.1 as a lien on the estate until paid, filing fees waived pursuant to CRC Rule 3.50 et seq and GC § 68633 recoverable at the time of appointment and payable prior to the issuance of letters, and any confidential report filed as a separate document with the word “CONFIDENTIAL” in the caption, verified by the party presenting it (4.0); the proposed formal order for a noticed hearing presented to the Clerk not less than two (2) judicial days prior to the hearing, and petitions with a request for statutory attorney’s fees to include a calculation of the fee (4.1); the attorney for petitioner (or petitioner if in propria persona) responsible for the mailing of all required notices, a petition to allege that there are no relatives within the second degree, a copy of the petition with each notice of hearing, petitions for appointment set for a hearing no sooner than 30 days after filing, no ex parte appointment of a permanent guardian, petitions to allege whether the minor(s) is a party to a civil action for monetary damages, with the file number and the county, an investigation and report required when a petition for guardianship is filed (PROB §§ 1513, et seq. and 1543) on the Order Appointing Investigator [GCSC PR-0001.], petitions where an investigation is required pursuant to PROB § 1540, et seq. calendared a minimum of 45 days after filing, and no guardianship of the person where Family Law Court has jurisdiction over custody, adoption proceedings are pending or the minor is subject to the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court (4.2); and the attorney for the petitioner (or the petitioner if in propria persona) responsible for the mailing of all required notices, a separate proceeding for each person for whom a conservator is sought, service at the county seat on relatives whose whereabouts are unknown sufficient only on a declaration of reasonable efforts to locate them, petitions for appointment set for hearing no sooner than 45 days after filing, the Clerk to set a petition for hearing and, upon presentation, issue the citation, incomplete service perfected only by issuance of an amended citation, a petition for termination of a conservatorship (PROB § 1860, et seq.) set no sooner than 20 days after filing, and the termination for a living conservatee granted only if the conservatee personally appears in court or is excused on a physician’s affidavit or declaration (4.3).

Chapter 5: Family Law Department, Local Rules of Court of the Superior Court of California, County of Glenn (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Local Rules page (https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/general-information/local-rules) links the book (“view or download the current Local Rules of Court”, under “Effective January 1, 2026”) at https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/glenn-county-local-rules-court-effective-1-1-2026.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 5 (Rules 5.0 to 5.13): the Family Law and Motion Calendar heard the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 9:00 a.m. (Requests for Orders, motions relating to enforcement or modification and all other motions preliminary to trial), ex parte matters in strict accordance with CRC, rule 3.1200 et seq. - a party seeking emergency orders ex parte to file a Declaration Regarding Notice and Service of Request for Temporary Emergency (Ex Parte) Orders (Non-Domestic Violence) (JC FL-303), or in a Domestic Violence Case a Declaration RE: Notice of Ex Parte Application for Order (GCSC FL-020), notice as outlined in CRC, rule 5.165 if the Court denies the request to waive notice, the ex-parte applicant to submit the ex parte application along with all supporting documents to clerk of the court, the judicial officer to set a hearing date and time if required, and responsive declarations lodged until the ex parte hearing - hearings on the Law and Motion Calendar limited to fifteen (15) minutes, matters that cannot be completed set on the long cause calendar, the moving party to file the Income and Expense Declaration [JC FL150] or Financial Statement with the papers seeking relief and the opposing party with the responsive papers, no long cause hearing or trial heard until counsel, with their clients physically present or immediately available, have met and conferred in good faith and exchanged all relevant documents, and the rule on telephonic appearances in family law matters repealed effective 7/1/22 (5.0); all proceedings relating to the custody or visitation of children governed by FC § 3160, et seq., “Mediation” means Orientation and/or Child Custody Recommending Counseling, the parties to make a good faith effort to arrive at an agreement before any court hearing, all custody and visitation cases subject to mediation, a monetary penalty of $50 for a first failure to appear at a Family Court Services appointment without good cause or a party who cancels within 48 hours, an additional $100 for a second failure within one-year period, the on-line orientation completed before the appointment (a party residing over 100 miles from the Court may, with permission, complete an intake packet before mediation), no Mediation date vacated unless an executed stipulation has been approved by the Court, a parent orientation workshop required of all parties filing a Request for Order on custody and visitation unless they completed a parent orientation video within two years prior, mediation proceedings held in private with only the parties and the Counselor (attorneys only with permission of the Court, counsel for the minor children with permission of all parties), the Counselor’s written report and recommendations to the Court if agreement is not reached (FC 3186, subd. (a)), required confidentiality does not limit reports of known or suspected child abuse or threats, special guidelines in cases with domestic violence allegations, the parties may be interviewed separately and the battered spouse accompanied by a support person, the Counselor’s recommendation of an investigation (FC § 3110), a referral (EC § 730) or independent counsel for the child(ren) (FC § 3150), temporary orders while the mediation process is ongoing, Counselors and other staff of the Court not subject to peremptory challenge, with the exception of Court Investigators, the Counselor subpoenaed to testify only under Gov. Code §68097.1, et seq. upon ten (10) court days’ notice with a subpoena fee of $275.00, reports and recommendations confidential and placed in the confidential portion of the Court file, the original Plan presented to the Court if the parties reach agreement on a Parenting Plan and, subject to the Court’s approval, the order of the Court (not confidential), grievances relating to mediation services, investigator and facilitator presented to the Court Executive Officer on the Complaint Form [AD-050], and requests to change mediators addressed to the Court Executive Officer (5.1); custody evaluations to comply with California Rules of Court 5.220 et. seq., an evaluator appointed under Evidence Code section 730 or Family Code section 3110, evaluators to meet the standards of Family Code section 3110.5 and rules 5.225 and 5.230, no peremptory challenge to a Court-appointed evaluator, an evaluator’s written request to withdraw, grievances in writing to the Court within five (5) days of receipt of the report, ex parte communications by the attorneys with the evaluator prohibited absent a stipulation except to schedule appointments, an attorney not to provide the evaluator with documents or unsolicited comments without first providing the other side a copy at least 72 hours in advance plus an additional five (5) days for mailing, the Court to allocate the fees or costs of the evaluation, the evaluator to return the report to the Court not less than ten (10) days prior to hearing, admissible subject to cross-examination, distributed to the Court and the parties or their counsel but not to minor children (JC form FL-328), unauthorized removal of the report a felony [GC § 6200, et seq.], and the Evaluator to receive a subpoena at least five (5) court days prior to the hearing or trial (5.2); investigators to meet the requirements of CRC, rule 5.225, no peremptory challenges to an investigator appointed by the Court, the investigator to return the Child Custody Investigation report to the Court not less than ten (10) days prior to hearing, a copy of the Mediated Agreement signed by all parties and the Counselor provided before leaving mediation, reports in writing and admissible subject to cross-examination, unauthorized removal of the report a felony, the Investigator to receive a subpoena at least five (5) court days prior to the hearing or trial, and grievances via Complaint (Local Form Number AD-050) to the Court Executive Officer within five (5) days of receipt of the report (5.3); complaints regarding a court-appointed counsel for a child in writing to the Court Executive Officer, who, in consultation with the Family Law Judge, will investigate, evaluate and respond (5.4); a $50 monetary penalty for a party who fails to attend and complete orientation or mediation without good cause or who cancels within 48 hours of the appointment, or who fails to comply with a court-ordered drug test, to sign releases of information for FCS investigations/evaluation, to complete investigative packets or to report to Glenn County Court Collections when ordered, $100 for each subsequent failure, and additional sanctions the court may order (5.5); a stipulation modifying an existing order signed by both parties and their attorneys and minor’s counsel, if appointed, and presented with the filing fees (5.6); in an uncontested matter set for hearing, a Request to Enter Default and supporting declaration or an executed written stipulation, a current Income and Expense Declaration and Property Declaration (unless excused by FC § 2330.5), and counsel to provide to the Judge the original of the proposed judgment at the hearing (5.7); counsel with full authority to confer in good faith on the pretrial statements before any settlement conference and/or trial, an At issue Memorandum [GCSC FL-050] filed and served before any contested case is set for trial unless the court sets the trial date in open court, a status conference and trial date provided that both parties have completed final disclosure (FC § 2105, JC Form FL-141, or waivers under FC § 2105(d), JC Form FL-144), the Court to refer the case to mediation if custody and visitation issues have not been resolved, the Court not to continue the trial absent noticed motion and a showing of good cause, or stipulation by all counsel approved by the court, a statement of the issues, contentions and proposed disposition, a current income and expense declaration, an updated statement of assets and debts, a witness list (JC form FL-321) and a list of exhibits filed and served at least five (5) court days prior to the trial/long cause date, the matter may be dropped from the trial or settlement conference calendar on a failure by both sides and a failure by one party may allow the complying party to continue the cause and/or sanctions to be imposed, trial and reply briefs with a full statement of separate property, community property, funds held by others, tracing, current obligations, current income and expense (Form FL-150, CRC, rule 5.112.1) and a proposal for property division and support, the court does not receive telephones or computers into evidence (text messages printed out, videotapes copied onto a disc), and the petitioner or other party directed by the Court to prepare the judgment after a contested trial, “Approved as Conforming to Court Order” (5.8); family law continuances by stipulation submitted at least two court days prior to the scheduled trial/hearing (GCSC FL-030), with a continuance fee (5.9); a stepparent’s petition for visitation (FC § 3101) on the Petition for Stepparent Visitation and Notice of Hearing (Local Form Number FL-040), with a request for joinder and summons on joinder in a dissolution proceeding (CRC, rule 5.24) (5.10); a grandparent’s petition for visitation (FC § 3103) on the local forms GCSC FL-045 and FL- 046, with the same joinder (5.11); the Office of the Family Law Facilitator under FC § 10000, et seq., and additional duties the Court may designate under FC § 10005 (5.12); and courts issuing criminal protective orders and courts issuing child custody or visitation orders to make reasonable efforts to determine whether the other orders exist, and a court that has issued a criminal protective order may, after consultation, modify it to allow or restrict contact between the restrained person and his or her children (5.13).

Chapter 6: Criminal Law Department, Local Rules of Court of the Superior Court of California, County of Glenn (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Local Rules page (https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/general-information/local-rules) links the book (“view or download the current Local Rules of Court”, under “Effective January 1, 2026”) at https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/glenn-county-local-rules-court-effective-1-1-2026.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 6 (Rules 6.0 to 6.5): a Trial Readiness conference set prior to the scheduled trial date, trial counsel to appear prepared to meaningfully participate (possessing full authority to dispose of the case) and any attorney appearing on behalf of trial counsel under an affirmative duty to acquaint him or herself with the case (6.0); reciprocal discovery governed by PC §§ 1054 through 1054.7 under a standing order deemed made and communicated at arraignment, an informal request of opposing counsel required before court enforcement (Penal Code section 1054.5(b)), informal requests presented to opposing counsel in writing, discovery motions focused upon specific items in dispute, “Boilerplate” motions disfavored, and counsel to meet and confer before the hearing of any discovery motion (6.1); no matters continued, even by stipulation, except with the approval of the Court for good cause shown, and compliance with PC § 1050 (6.2); the People and the defense to lodge copies of proposed jury instructions with the clerk no later than two (2) days before the swearing of the jury (6.3); at the trial of an alleged infraction under the Vehicle Code, testimony and other evidence in the form of a notice to appear and a business record or receipt (VC § 40901) (6.4); and a place for the lodging of certified copies of traffic surveys made available by the Clerk as an accommodation only, ensuring that the lodged surveys are current not the responsibility of the Court (People v. Peterson (1986) 181 Cal.App.3d.Supp.7, 8) (6.5).

Chapter 7: Juvenile Law Department, Local Rules of Court of the Superior Court of California, County of Glenn (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Local Rules page (https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/general-information/local-rules) links the book (“view or download the current Local Rules of Court”, under “Effective January 1, 2026”) at https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/glenn-county-local-rules-court-effective-1-1-2026.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 7 (Rules 7.0 to 7.2): all attorneys appearing in juvenile dependency proceedings to meet the minimum standards of competence of CRC 5.660(d), absent a knowing and intelligent waiver, an appointed attorney to submit a Declaration of Certification of Attorney Competency on Local Form JV-020 within 10 days of his or her first appointment, the court may determine, based on conduct or performance, that a particular attorney does not meet the minimum competency standards, proof of certification by the juvenile court of another California county sufficient for an attorney who maintains his or her principal office there, the minimum training and education of CRC 5.660 (d)(3) or sufficient recent experience, at least eight (8) hours of continuing education related to dependency every three years with a new Certification of Competence, the court to notify an attorney who fails to submit it that he or she will be decertified, with 20 days from the date of the mailing of the notice to submit evidence of completion, the standards of representation, contact information and caseload of CRC 5.660, a party’s complaint regarding his or her appointed attorney in writing and addressed to the Court Executive Officer, the procedures for informing the court of a dependent child’s interest or right to be protected or pursued in another forum (notice by the filing and service of a declaration, and the action the court may take), attorneys to adhere to the statutory timelines for all hearings, requests for continuances in writing, and an attorney appointed as guardian ad litem in proper cases (7.0); informal pre-hearing discovery under CRC 5.546, discovery motions only after the parties meet and confer in good faith (CRC 5.546(f)), filed and served at least five (5) court days before the hearing with responsive papers two (2) court days prior, Social Study Reports filed and made available to all counsel - jurisdictional reports a reasonable time before the hearing, dispositional reports at least 48 hours before, reviews of Family Reunification, Family Maintenance and Permanent Plans at least ten (10) calendar days before, and other reports a reasonable number of days before - experts’ names and reports at least ten (10) calendar days before the hearing, witness lists at least 48 hours prior, counsel to confer on contested issues at least one court day prior, and settlement conferences before the jurisdictional hearing, the trial attorneys, their clients and a representative of CPS with authority to settle cases present (7.1); and the CASA program’s guidelines (Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 100-109 and California Rules of Court, Rule 5.655) adopted as a Local Rule of Court, Special Advocates trained by a CASA program, sworn in and serving at the pleasure of the court, their functions and specific duties, each a mandated child abuse reporter, to regularly visit the child and maintain communication, a continued appointment in the family law proceeding (Welfare and Institutions Code section 362.4), their rights to interview, to inspect and copy records (Welfare & Institutions Code section 107), to timely notice of motions and to be present and heard at all court hearings, and CASA reports submitted to the court at least five (5) court days prior to the hearing, CASA to serve a copy of the report on the parties at least two (2) court days prior (7.2).

Chapter 8: Local Forms, Local Rules of Court of the Superior Court of California, County of Glenn (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Local Rules page (https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/general-information/local-rules) links the book (“view or download the current Local Rules of Court”, under “Effective January 1, 2026”) at https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/glenn-county-local-rules-court-effective-1-1-2026.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 8 (Rule 8.0): the Court has adopted the following local forms, available on the court’s website www.glenncourt.ca.gov - a numerical listing and an alphabetical listing of each form’s name, number, mandatory or optional use and effective date, from the Complaint Form (AD-050, optional) and the Request and Use of Audio/Visual Presentation Equipment (AV, mandatory) to the First Offense DUI Advisement of Rights, Waiver & Plea Form, the Felony Plea Form, the DV Misdemeanor Plea Form, the Notice of Case Management Conference, the Unlawful Detainer Supplemental Cover Sheet, the Consent to Confer Separately During Settlement Conferences, the family law forms FL-010 to FL-057, the Certificate of Competency to Practice in Juvenile Dependency Court (JV-020) and the forms PR-001, PR-003 and PR-025 (8.0).

General Provisions, Local Rules of Court of the Superior Court of California, County of Glenn (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Local Rules page (https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/general-information/local-rules) links the book (“view or download the current Local Rules of Court”, under “Effective January 1, 2026”) at https://www.glenn.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-and-filings/glenn-county-local-rules-court-effective-1-1-2026.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

General Provisions (the introduction and its definitions): the Rules of Court adopted by Superior Court of California, County of Glenn are intended to supplement and enhance the statutes and rules provided in the California statutes and the California Rules of Court, and to the extent any of these rules may conflict with either statutory requirements or the California Rules of Court, the local rule is of no legal effect (General Provisions); and, unless otherwise indicated, the meanings designated for Clerk, Counsel (the attorney who represents a party, or the party if appearing in propria persona), County, Court, and for CPS, CC, CCP, CRC, EC, FC, Gov. Code, PC, PROB, W&I, GCRC (Glenn County Rules of Court), GCSC (Glenn County Superior Court) and JC (Judicial Council) (General Provisions).