Donald R. Alvarez

Department S23 - Requirements for Trial, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s23trialrules.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S23's requirements for trial (Judge Donald Alvarez): the items submitted by e-file, with a courtesy copy, when the case is assigned to trial and not before (motions in limine, joint witness and exhibit lists, exhibits in 3-ring binders, proposed CACI instructions, the joint statement of the case, any special verdict form and the trial brief); the parties' court reporter, with realtime required for trial; and the sua sponte rulings for trial (witness notice, exclusion of witnesses, and no reference to settlement, insurance, other claims or a party's wealth without permission).

Administrative Order re: Adoption of Southern California Inter-County Transfer Protocol, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/adminorder_approvalofadoption.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

The administrative order of the presiding judges of the juvenile courts of the counties of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial and Orange adopting the Southern California Inter-County Transfer Protocol for the transfer of juvenile dependency and delinquency cases among them: the protocol's required provisions; the eCase eXchange; all parties, attorneys, agencies and organizations appearing before the courts comply with the protocol; and the protocol governs over the California Rules of Court, including Rule 5.612, on the timelines and setting of transfer-in hearings.

Appointed Attorney Fee Schedule, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/appointedattorneyfeeschedule.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

A summary of the court's rules and procedures for appointed attorney services, with the fee schedule: establishing a vendor code; Capital/LWOP cases; prior express written approval of the Court for all appointed attorney services; fee limits (LRC 1400) and the scope of billable work (Local Rule 1402); appointment of counsel in conservatorships and guardianships; expenses and extraordinary fees (Local Rule 1412); the claim process and claim forms; timely submission of claims, with each case type's deadline and late penalty (Local Rules 1405, 1460, 20-1315 and 20-1402); mileage; and the appointed attorney fee schedule.

Appointed Services Fee Schedule - Investigators, Legal Runners, Paralegals and Experts, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/investigatorlegalrunnerparalegalexpertfeeschedule.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

A summary of the court's rules and procedures for appointed investigators, legal runners, paralegals and experts, from the Penal Code 987.2 rules, with the fee schedule: vendor codes; court appointment; the scope of billable work; extraordinary expert fees (LRC 1419.6); the claim process on claim form 17713, itemized in .25-hour increments, with original receipts and prior approval of expense items over $50; mileage; claims within 60 days of completion of the case; and legal runner screening by the Sheriff's Department.

Availability of Official Court Reporters, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/availabilityofofficialcourtreporters.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

The court's notice of the availability of official court reporters (revised October 1, 2026), posted in the clerk's office at each court facility: for each courtroom at each court location and district, whether an official court reporter is assigned (Y or N).

Calendaring Guidelines - San Bernardino Justice Center Civil Divisions, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/calendaringguidelinessbjccivildivision.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Calendaring guidelines for civil and unlimited unlawful detainer cases at the San Bernardino Justice Center: the hearing types and their days and times (ex parte hearings, informal discovery conferences, motions, summary judgment motions, orders to appear for examination and court sponsored mediation), times per the Schedule of Assignments; remote appearance guidelines by department; and all motions reserved before filing ((909) 708-8678).

Calendaring Guidelines for Civil Cases - Rancho District, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/calendaringguidelinesranchodistrict.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Calendaring guidelines for civil cases in the Rancho District: the hearing types and their days and times (ex parte hearings, informal discovery conferences by Zoom, motions and court sponsored mediation); remote appearances allowed except for MSC and mediation (C.R.C 3.894); initial trial settings as non-appearance hearings; all motions reserved before filing; and civil matters heard in departments R12 and R17.

Calendaring Guidelines for Civil Cases - Victorville District, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/calendaringguidelinesvictorvilledistrict.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Calendaring guidelines for civil cases in the Victorville District: motions Monday-Thursday at 8:30 am, reserved before filing ((909) 708-8678); all civil matters heard in department V11.

Calendaring Guidelines for Unlawful Detainers - Barstow District, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/calendaringguidelinesbarstowdistrict.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Calendaring guidelines for unlawful detainers in the Barstow District: the hearing types and their days and times (claims of exemption and of right to possession, court trials, demurrers, ex parte and fee waiver hearings, motions to quash and for summary judgment, other motions and orders to appear for examination); no reservations before filing; matters heard in Department B1.

Calendaring Guidelines for Unlawful Detainers - Fontana District, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/calendaringguidelinesfontanadistrict.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Calendaring guidelines for unlawful detainers in the Fontana District: the hearing types and their days and times, Monday-Friday at 8:00 am (fee waiver hearings at 8:05 am); no reservations before filing; matters heard in departments F6 and F7.

Calendaring Guidelines for Unlawful Detainers - Joshua Tree District, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/calendaringguidelinesjoshuatreedistrict.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Calendaring guidelines for unlawful detainers in the Joshua Tree District: the hearing types and their days and times (most on Monday at 8:00 am, ex parte hearings Monday-Friday at 8:30 am, fee waiver hearings Wednesday at 9:00 am); all motions reserved before filing ((760)974-3047); matters heard in departments F6, F7 and M4.

Calendaring Guidelines for Unlawful Detainers - Needles District, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/calendaringguidelinesneedlesdistrict.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Calendaring guidelines for unlawful detainers in the Needles District: landlord tenant hearings and trial Friday at 9:00 am; ex parte hearings Monday - Friday at 8:30 am; short and long cause trials Friday at 1:30 pm.

CEQA Regions, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/ceqaregions.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

The assignment of CEQA cases by region (1/14/26): the San Bernardino Region (Judge Joseph T Ortiz, Department S17), the Desert Region (Judge Jeffrey R. Erickson, Department V11) and the Western Region (Judge Kory Mathewson, Department R12), each with the cities and unincorporated areas it covers.

Checklists for Approval of Class Action Settlements, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/checklistsforapprovalofclassactionsettlements.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

The court's checklists of what motions for preliminary approval and for final approval of class action settlements should contain: the key financial terms and deductions, the signed settlement agreement, counsel's declaration on how the settlement was reached, the class and aggrieved employees and the class and PAGA periods, the case summary and anticipated recovery, cy pres distributions, estimated shares, class notice and claim procedures, the proposed order, and, for final approval, the claims and opt-out results and the briefing and declarations supporting fees and costs.

Civil Court Sponsored Mediation Instruction Form - Personal Appearance (Department S34), Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/ifhmbmediationinformationformpersonalappearance.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

Instructions for court sponsored mediation at the San Bernardino Justice Center: mediations on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in Department S34 on the 10th floor, in person only, with all parties and counsel present (a failure to appear is recorded as a non-appearance); a mediator from Inland Fair Housing and Mediation Board (IFHMB); optional mediation briefs of no more than 10 pages, double-spaced, emailed at least five (5) days before; and continuances and settlements reported to the judicial assistant of the assigned department.

Civil eFiling, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; the court's web page https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/online-services/efiling/civil-efiling, fetched 2026-10-03.

The civil eFiling page: mandatory electronic filing of documents, including judgments, for attorneys effective September 2, 2025, with self-represented litigants filing voluntarily; each law firm's unique ID number in the Bar Number field; the $25,000 cap on fees processed through eFiling and paying the excess after the Notice of Filing Fees Due; and appeal documents, which cannot be submitted through eFiling.

Civil eFiling Requirements, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; the court's web page https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/online-services/efiling/civil-efiling/civil-efiling-requirements, fetched 2026-10-03.

The court's civil 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, with non-complying documents returned or rejected: mandatory electronic filing and service in general civil cases effective September 2, 2025 (Local Rules, rule 1810.B.), with exemptions; accounts with an approved EFSP; PDF format, originals, signatures, redaction and metadata; the filing day; the 25 MB document and 50 MB file limits; general civil motion dates reserved before eFiling; exhibits and bookmarks; color scanning; proposed orders and judgments; ineligible documents; electronic service and consent; and public access to eFiled documents.

Civil Motion Reservation, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; the court's web page https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/civil-motion-reservation, fetched 2026-10-03.

The court's civil motion reservation page: motion dates for civil cases in San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga or Victorville requested by email to the San Bernardino Justice Center, Victorville or Rancho Cucamonga address, with the full title of the motion, at least three possible dates at least three weeks away, the case number and contact details; dates reserved only Monday through Thursday; a response within 72 hours; filing the motion and paying the fees within five court days of the confirmation, or the reservation is canceled under Local Rule 520 (with its exceptions); and the Civil Clerk's Office numbers.

Court Reporters, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; the court's web page https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/general-information/court-reporters, fetched 2026-10-03.

The court reporters page: the policy changes effective February 27, 2023 on the normal availability of official court reporters (CCP §269(a)(1), California Rules of Court, rule 2.956); arranging a visiting court reporter and filing the Stipulation and Appointment of Official Reporter Pro Tempore; the Notice of Availability of Official Court Reporting Services; the ACORN uploading requirements for every court reporter (each day's steno notes within 48 hours, under Government Code 39955); and requesting transcripts, including juvenile transcripts through the Request for Court Reporter Transcript form.

Department B1 - Zoom Appearances, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/b1zoomappearances.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department B1's Zoom appearance rules (Commissioner James Baxter, Barstow): absent prior court approval no Zoom appearances for settlement conferences, trial or contested evidentiary hearings; a timely request and court order to appear virtually, on forms RA-010, RA-015 and RA-020; sufficient technology; logging on at least 15 minutes early; identification; etiquette; waiver of review; documents filed and served before an evidentiary hearing; no remote appearances in contempt; all electronic appearances by Zoom; and default for a party who does not check in.

Department F-1 - Remote Appearances, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/f1zoomadditionalinstructions.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department F-1's remote appearance notice (Judge Damian G. Garcia): under California Rules of Court, Rule 2.956(b)(4), an official court reporter will not be available in Department F-1 during hearings on law and motion or other nontrial matters; the court's other reporter policies are on its website.

Department F-4 - Remote Appearance Orders, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/f4remoteappearanceorders.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department F-4's remote appearance orders (Judge Michelle Gilleece), adding to California Rule of Court 3.672: the moving party confirms a remote appearance with the department at least 3 court days before trial or an evidentiary hearing; video and audio throughout testimony; a private room, free from distractions; the audio and visual requirements; exhibits and equipment provided by the parties; and no official court reporter for nontrial matters (Rule 2.956(b)(4)).

Department R12 - Exhibits for Trial, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/r12exhibitsfortrial.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department R12's instructions on trial exhibits: the Court exhibit list, filled out with every exhibit and its description; sub-numbering of different exhibits under one number (2a, 2b); requesting the list from the judicial assistant by email with the case number; and returning it completed before the trial date.

Department R12 - Trial Schedule, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/r12trialschedule.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department R12's trial schedule (Judge Mathewson): trial starts at 9:45 a.m. (be present by 9:30 a.m.); 15-minute breaks at about 10:45 a.m. and 2:45 p.m.; lunch from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.; drinks with lids; and trial ending at about 4:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Department R12 - Trial Setting Orders, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/r12trialsettingorders.doc, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department R12's trial setting orders (Judge Kory Mathewson): MSC briefs due at least five days before the conference; the documents due at the readiness calendar, served by statute or 5 calendar days before, whichever is sooner (motions in limine under Local Rules 411.2 and 415, joint witness and exhibit lists, the joint statement of the case, a joint set of proposed jury instructions, any special verdict form, deposition designations and the trial brief); and the courtroom jury and bench trial rules and trial orders, given as notice under CCP 177.5.

Department R14 - Trial Setting Orders, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/r14trialsettingorders.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department R14's trial setting orders (Judge Tony Raphael): the trial readiness conference, the non-appearance trial document exchange and filing dates and the trial; the trial documents filed or e-filed (no fax filing), with motions in limine filed directly in Dept. R14 under Local Rule 411.2; courtesy copies; exhibits in 3-ring binders; jury instructions under CRC Rule 2.1055 and Word copies to the judicial assistant; motions in limine under Local Rule 411.2 and 415; privately retained court reporters; the sua sponte rulings for trial (witness notice, exclusion of witnesses, and no reference to settlement, insurance, other claims or a party's wealth without permission); and the exhibit list form.

Department S-17 - Zoom Appearances, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/s17zoomappearances.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S-17's Zoom appearance rules (Judge Joseph Ortiz): since January 9, 2023 the court provides no official court reporter, so parties retain their own and submit a stipulation; remote appearances by CourtCall or Zoom except for settlement conferences, trial and contested evidentiary hearings; and the Zoom appearance guidelines (sufficient technology, logging on at least 15 minutes early, identification, etiquette and waiver of review).

Department S-27 - Zoom Appearances, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/s27zoomappearances.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S-27's Zoom appearance rules (Judge Tom Garza): since December 11, 2023 parties retain their own court reporter and submit a stipulation; remote appearances by CourtCall (reserved no later than 3:00 PM the court day before) or Zoom; check-in 15 minutes before; first and last name as the login; muted microphones; and no remote appearances for evidentiary hearings, default prove ups, claims of exemption, minor's compromise or trials without prior permission.

Department S-28 - Zoom Appearances, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/s28zoomappearances.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S-28's Zoom appearance rules (Judge Michael Sachs): 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 S-29 - Zoom Appearances, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/s29zoomappearances.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S-29's Zoom appearance rules (Judge Nicole Quintana Winter): since January 9, 2023 parties retain their own court reporter and submit a stipulation; remote appearances by CourtCall or Zoom except for settlement conferences, trial and contested evidentiary hearings; and the Zoom appearance guidelines (sufficient technology, logging on at least 15 minutes early, identification, etiquette and waiver of review).

Department S17 - Complex Initial Case Management Order, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s17complexinitialcasemanagementorder.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S17's initial case management conference order for the Complex Litigation Program (Judge Joseph T. Ortiz): service of the order; attending the initial CMC in person or remotely; responsive pleadings and the stay of discovery until lifted; the agenda counsel meet and confer on in person no later than fourteen days before the initial CMC; the joint report and what it must include (including electronically stored information); joint reports for later conferences; informal discovery conferences required before discovery motions; and the department's Zoom appearance rules.

Department S17 - Informal Discovery Conference Order, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s17idcorder.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S17's order re informal discovery conferences (Joseph T. Ortiz, dated the 13th day of September, 2024): IDCs are available and recommended but not required outside the complex case management order; parties must meet and confer to impasse before seeking one; and the propounding and responding parties attend electronically.

Department S17 - Trial Setting Orders, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s17trialsettingorders.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S17's trial setting orders (Judge Joseph Ortiz): the trial readiness conference at 8:30 a.m. and trial at 10:00 a.m.; trial counsel declaring ready appear in person at the TRC; the trial documents filed in Department S17 (motions in limine under SBC LR 415, joint witness and exhibit lists and exhibits, the joint statement of the case, jury instructions and verdicts with Word copies, and the trial brief); depositions, fees and subpoenaed documents at readiness; and the sua sponte orders for trial.

Department S22 - Discovery Order, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s22discoveryorder.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S22's discovery order (November 6, 2024): before any discovery motion the moving party schedules a telephonic informal discovery conference with all parties and the Court; the motion deadline is tolled by any delay; the parties meet and confer in good faith beforehand; and sanctions under CCP 177.5 for failure to obey.

Department S22 - Trial and Continuance Guidelines, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s22trialsettingorders.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S22's trial and continuance guidelines (Judge David E. Driscoll, 1/19/23): contacting the court; the documents filed at the readiness calendar; voir dire and jury instructions; joint witness and exhibit lists and the joint exhibit book; civility and professionalism; trial conduct; and continuances under Local Rule 418 (good cause by noticed motion: death and illness, unavailability of the trial attorney or a witness, substitution of counsel, or a significant change in the status of the case).

Department S24 - Courtroom Rules/Procedures, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s24courtroomrulesandprocedures.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S24's courtroom rules: ex parte applications reserved with the department before filing, set Monday through Friday at 9:00 a.m., e-filed by attorneys (no courtesy copies) and received before 11:45 a.m. the day before, ruled on in chambers without appearances; initial trial setting conferences without appearance except collection and landlord tenant cases; no CourtCall (telephonic appearances through Zoom); and virtual appearances, with prior approval for trial or evidentiary hearings on local form No.13-20100-360.

Department S24 - Jury Trial Court Orders, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s24jurytrialcourtorders.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S24's jury trial orders: the documents for the trial readiness conference, served by statute or five (5) calendar days before, whichever is sooner (motions in limine, the joint witness and exhibit lists and premarked exhibits, the joint statement of the case, proposed jury instructions, any special verdict form and the trial brief); and the parties' own court reporter from the evidence portion through the verdict.

Department S24 - Jury Trial Schedule, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s24jurytrialschedule.doc, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S24's jury trial schedule (Carlos M. Cabrera, Superior Court Judge): trial starts at 10:00 a.m.; an afternoon break at about 2:30; lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.; drinks with lids; and trial ending at about 4:30 p.m.

Department S24 - Non-Jury Trial Orders, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s24nonjurytrialorders.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S24's non-jury trial orders: the documents for the trial readiness conference, served by statute or five (5) calendar days before, whichever is sooner (the joint witness and exhibit lists and premarked exhibits, a list of controverted issues and stipulations, and the trial brief); and the parties' own court reporter.

Department S24 - Zoom Appearances, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s24zoomrules.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S24's Zoom appearance rules (Judge Carlos M. Cabrera): a timely request and prior court approval to appear virtually for trial or evidentiary hearing, on forms RA-010 and RA-015 and local form 13-20100-360; sufficient technology; logging on at least 15 minutes early; identification; etiquette; and waiver of review.

Department S25 - Discovery Conference Order, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s25discoveryconferenceorder.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S25's discovery conference order (Hon. Khymberli Apaloo, 5-23-2023): except for motions to compel where no responses have been given, before any opposition to a discovery motion is filed the parties to the dispute schedule and take part in a discovery video conference with the Court, scheduled by the party who filed the motion.

Department S25 - MSC and Trial Orders, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s25mscandtrialorders.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S25's MSC and trial orders: all parties and adjusters appear at the mandatory settlement conference (California Rule of Court 3.1380 and Local Rule of Court 611), with MSC briefs filed in Department S-25 no less than five (5) days before; remote MSCs by agreement; motions in limine filed and served at least eight (8) days before; the trial readiness conference and the documents due three (3) court days before it; jury instructions under CRC Rule 2.1055; exhibits; and the sua sponte rulings for trial (witness notice, exclusion of witnesses, and no reference to settlement, insurance, other claims or a party's wealth without permission).

Department S25 - Zoom Appearances, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/s25zoomappearances.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S25's Zoom appearance rules (Judge Khymberli S. Apaloo): since January 9, 2023 parties retain their own court reporter and submit a stipulation; remote appearances by CourtCall or Zoom except for settlement conferences, trial readiness conferences, trial, contested evidentiary hearings, minor's compromise and debtor exams; and the Zoom appearance guidelines (sufficient technology, logging on at least 15 minutes early, identification, etiquette and waiver of review).

Department S26 - Checklist for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlements, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s26checklistforpreliminaryapprovalofclassactionsettlements.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S26's checklist for motions for preliminary approval of class action settlements: the court's checklist items, with S26's additions (related cases in other jurisdictions found by a diligent search, and proof of service of the notice of settlement on the LWDA).

Department S26 - Courtroom Rules, Trial Orders, and Sua Sponte Rulings, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s26courtroomrulesandtrialorders.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S26's courtroom rules, trial orders and sua sponte rulings: civility; no speaking objections; the parties' court reporter, with realtime required for trial; informal discovery conferences offered but not required; MSC statements submitted in S26 three court days before the MSC; trial documents, exhibits, jury instructions (CRC Rule 2.1055) and motions in limine (Local Rule 415); the trial day; witnesses, exhibits and publication; and the exclusion of discovery not timely produced.

Department S26 - Trial Order for Non-Jury Trials, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s26trialorderfornonjurytrials.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S26's standing trial order and trial procedures for non-jury trial (Kevin Lee, dated the 20th day of January, 2026): meeting and conferring at least 10 court days before the trial readiness conference; the joint trial binder (table of contents, trial brief, operative pleadings, joint exhibit and witness lists, the issues, motions in limine under Local Rule 415); the joint exhibit binder; the transcript binder; witnesses and scheduling; interpreters provided by the parties; and the parties' own court reporter.

Department S27 - Trial Setting Orders, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s27trialsettingorders.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S27's trial setting orders (Judge Thomas Garza): the trial documents filed in Department S27 by the trial readiness conference (joint witness and exhibit lists, the joint statement of the case, plaintiff's jury instructions and special verdict, and trial briefs); exhibits in 3-ring binders; jury instructions under CRC Rule 2.1055; motions in limine under Local Rule 415; and the sua sponte rulings for trial (witness notice, exclusion of witnesses, and no reference to settlement, insurance, other claims or a party's wealth without permission).

Department S28 - Permissible Discovery in Lemon Law Cases, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s28permissiblediscoveryinlemonlawcases.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S28's list of the discovery the parties are entitled to in lemon law cases: the purchase or lease contract; repair orders and invoices; communications with the dealer, factory representative or call center; warranty claims; the warranty policy and procedure manual; internal analyses of the claimed defects; repurchase policies under the Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act; similar customer complaints; Technical Service Bulletins or Recall Notices; and documents supporting incidental and consequential damages.

Department S28 - Trial Setting Orders, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s28trialrequirements.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S-28's trial setting orders for unlimited civil matters (Judge M. Sachs): the documents for the readiness calendar under SBC Local Rule 411 et seq. (motions in limine under Local Court Rules 411.2 and 415, joint witness and exhibit lists on the court's template, and, for jury trials, the joint statement of the case, joint proposed jury instructions and any special verdict form, and the trial brief); and the sua sponte rulings for trial (witness notice, exclusion of witnesses, and no reference to settlement, insurance, other claims or a party's wealth without permission).

Department S29 - Discovery Conference Order, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s29discoveryconferenceorder.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S29's order re discovery conference (Nicole Quintana Winter): before any discovery motion the moving party schedules a telephonic or preferably video informal discovery conference with all parties and the Court, where referral to Judicial Reference under CCP 639 may be discussed and timely objections to it heard; the motion deadline is tolled; no substantive documents need be filed for the conference; and sanctions under CCP 177.5.

Department S29 - Trial Setting Orders, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s29trialsettingorders.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S-29's trial setting orders (Judge N. Quintana Winter): the documents for the readiness calendar under SBC Local Rule 411 et seq. (motions in limine under Local Rules 411.2 and 415, joint witness and exhibit lists, and for jury trials the joint statement of the case, joint proposed jury instructions and any special verdict form, deposition designations and the trial brief); and the sua sponte rulings and courtroom rules for trial.

Department S30 - Order re Discovery Conference, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s30discoveryconferenceorder.doc, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S30's order re discovery conference (Charlie L. Hill, Jr.): before any discovery motion the moving party schedules a telephonic discovery conference with all parties and the Court, where referral to Judicial Reference may be discussed; the motion deadline is tolled by any delay; and notice to all parties.

Department S30 - Trial Court Orders, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s30trialcourtorders.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S30's trial court orders (Judge Charlie L. Hill, Jr.): MSC briefs due at least five days before the MSC; trial counsel appear in person at the trial readiness conference and trial, and trial dates are firm; the trial documents filed and served by statute or 5 court days before the TRC (motions in limine after meeting and conferring under Local Rule of Court 415, joint witness and exhibit lists, the joint statement of the case, jury instructions, any special verdict form and the trial brief); depositions and fees at readiness; the parties' own court reporter; and subpoenaed documents.

Department S32 - Trial Requirements Orders, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s32trialrequirementsorders.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S32's requirements for trial: settlement conference briefs filed in the department at least 5 days before (CRC 3.1380 and Local Rules 610-617), with parties who have authority to settle present; the documents filed at the readiness calendar and not before (CRC 3.1548 and LR 411: motions in limine served 8 days before, joint witness and exhibit lists and exhibits in two binders, proposed CACI instructions, the joint statement of the case, any special verdict form, voir dire questions, stipulated facts and the trial brief); and the sua sponte rulings for trial.

Department S33 - Courtroom Information Sheet, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s33courtroominfosheet.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S33's courtroom information sheet (Hon. Stephanie J. Tañada; revised annually, superseding prior sheets): general provisions; courtesy copies; electronic filing; ex parte applications; hearing continuances; law and motion; discovery; trial procedures and the protocol order; courtroom operations; and interpreters, accessibility and accommodation.

Department S33 - Courtroom Jury/Bench Trial Rules and Court's Trial Orders, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s33courtroomrulesandorders.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

Judge Tañada's courtroom jury and bench trial rules and trial orders for Department S33 (new information bolded, old information stricken): civility; openings; witness examination and objections; read backs; surnames; the well; approaching witnesses and staff; and the conduct of trial.

Department S33 - Guidelines for Approval of Class Action Settlements and PAGA Settlements, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s33guidelinesforapprovalofclassactionandpagasettlements.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S33's guidelines for approval of class action and PAGA settlements: the court's checklists for approval of class action settlements, a completely filled-in copy of which must accompany the motion, with a $250 sanction for failing to submit or complete it; and the checklist items for preliminary and final approval.

Department S33 - Order re Discovery Conference, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s33idcorder.doc, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S33's order re discovery conference (revised February 20, 2026, superseding prior orders): its application (not to discovery disputes involving self-represented individuals, expert discovery or the listed motions); general provisions; the procedure, including a joint IDC statement of no more than five pages filed and lodged directly in S33 by 3:00 p.m. no later than one week before the IDC; notice and attendance; Song-Beverly cases; and sanctions.

Department S33 - Song-Beverly Act Production of Documents, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s33song-beverlyactproductionofdocuments.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

Department S33's list (Judge Stephanie J. Tañada), for informal discovery conferences only, of the documents the Court will generally order produced in Song-Beverly Act cases: purchase or lease contracts and point-of-sale writings, work and repair orders and invoices, and the other listed categories.

Department S33 - Trial Setting Orders, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s33trialsettingorders.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

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 - Courtesy Copy Requirements, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s35courtesycopyrequirements.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

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 - Trial Setting Orders, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s35trialsettingorders.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

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 S36 - Trial Setting Order, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s36trialsettingorders.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

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 - Trial Setting Orders, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/s37trialsettingorders.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

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 - Zoom Appearances, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/v12zoomappearances.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

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 - Standing Trial Order and Trial Procedures for Non-Jury Trial, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/v11trialorderfornonjurytrial.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

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 - Zoom Appearances, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/v11zoomappearances.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

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 - General Order In re AI Materials Intended as Evidence, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/v12goreaimaterialsintendedasevidence.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

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 - Trial Requirements, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/v12trialrequirements.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

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 - Zoom Appearances, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/v12zoomappearances.docx, fetched 2026-10-03.

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)).

Documents Eligible for eFiling - Child Support Cases, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/childsupportdocumentseligibleforefiling.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

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.

Documents Ineligible for eFiling - Civil Cases, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/civildocumentsineligibleforefiling.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

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.

Documents Ineligible for eFiling - Family Law Cases, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/familylawdocumentsineligibleforefiling.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

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.

Documents Ineligible for eFiling - Landlord Tenant Cases, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/lltdocumentsineligibleforefiling.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

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.

Documents Ineligible for eFiling - Probate Cases, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/probatedocumentsineligibleforefiling.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

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:”.

Documents Ineligible for eFiling - Small Claims Cases, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/smallclaimsdocumentsineligibleforefiling.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

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.

Dress Code, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/dresscode.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

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 Fact Sheet - New Procedure for Custody and Visitation Agreements, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/fcsnewprocedureforcustodyandvisitationagreements.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Family Court Services' fact sheet (effective January 1, 2019; revised 11/7/18): when litigants reach a complete custody and visitation agreement, the child custody recommending counselor prepares it while the parties are present, with an attached Agreement and Stipulated Order (acknowledgments, ten days to object to or rescind the Agreement, and signature blocks); the matter stays on calendar but no appearance is required if custody and visitation are the only issues.

Family Court Services Information Sheet - Barstow District, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/fcsinfosheetbarstowdistrict.pdf, fetched 2026-10-07.

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 - Joshua Tree District, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/fcsinfosheetjtdistrict.pdf, fetched 2026-10-07.

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 - San Bernardino Historic District, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/fcsinfosheetsbdistrict.pdf, fetched 2026-10-07.

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.

Family Law eFiling Requirements, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; the court's web page https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/online-services/efiling/family-law-efiling/family-law-efiling-requirements, fetched 2026-10-03.

The court's family law 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, with non-complying documents returned or rejected: participation by all court users effective February 26, 2024; accounts with an approved EFSP; PDF format, originals, signatures, redaction and metadata; the maximum file size; exhibits; color scanned documents; documents ineligible for eFiling; proposed orders and proposed judgments; and public access to eFiled documents.

Family Law Policy FL-001 - Status Conference Proceedings, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/fl-001.pdf, fetched 2026-10-07.

Family Law Policy FL-001 (effective May 18, 2017, until rescinded) on status conference proceedings in family law: a status conference is set after an At-Issue Memorandum is filed, or at the first calendared hearing after a Response is filed; the matters the parties or counsel should be prepared to discuss (Family Court Services mediation and orientation, declarations of disclosure, alternative dispute resolution, an informal discovery plan, case management under Family Code section 2451 and California Rules of Court 5.83, and court experts); what the court may set; and mandatory appearance by counsel and self-represented parties, in person or by telephone, on pain of an Order to Show Cause re sanctions.

Family Law Policy FL-002 - Mandatory Settlement Conferences and Voluntary Settlement Conferences, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/fl-002.pdf, fetched 2026-10-07.

Family Law Policy FL-002 (effective May 18, 2017, until rescinded) on mandatory and voluntary settlement conferences in family law: the court may set mandatory and voluntary settlement conferences; counsel and the parties must personally attend the Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC) with full authority to settle; meeting and conferring before the conference (not required in domestic violence cases); and the settlement statement brief and its contents, with a current Income and Expense Declaration served and filed separately.

General Order #GO26-001: Where Appeal/Appellate Cases Are Filed and Heard, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/whereappealappellatecasesarefiledandheard.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

General Order #GO26-001 (effective January 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027): in appeals to the Court of Appeal and in limited civil, misdemeanor and infraction appeals to the Appellate Division, notices of appeal and documents on the designation and preparation of the record may be filed at any courthouse in the county; parties are encouraged to file them in the Appeals Division at 8303 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga.

General Order #GO26-003: Where Child Support Cases Are Filed and Heard, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/wherechildsupportcasesarefiledandheard.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

General Order #GO26-003 (effective January 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027): child support cases are filed and heard at the Historic Courthouse (351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino) or the Barstow Courthouse; the order's tables list the zip codes and cities each courthouse serves (by the place of residence or where the incident occurred).

General Order #GO26-004 (Second Amended): Where Civil Cases Are Filed and Heard, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/wherecivilcasesarefiledandheard.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Second Amended General Order #GO26-004 (effective May 5, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027): return of firearms petitions at the San Bernardino Justice Center; limited and unlimited civil cases, including complex cases, and unlimited unlawful detainers alleging damages of $35,000 or more at the Justice Center, except those for the zip codes assigned to the Rancho Cucamonga Court or to the Victorville Court; name change petitions; petitions for restraining orders (civil harassment, post-secondary school and workplace violence) at the Barstow, Joshua Tree, Needles or Fontana courthouse; civil harassment restraining orders filed in the Big Bear Courthouse on the 1st Wednesday of each month and heard at Barstow; and limited unlawful detainers, small claims and non-traffic infractions at the Fontana, Barstow, Joshua Tree or Needles courthouse; the order's tables list the zip codes and cities each courthouse serves (by the place of residence or where the incident occurred).

General Order #GO26-005: Court Access, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/courtaccess.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

General Order #GO26-005 (effective January 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027): prohibited activity (demonstrating, picketing, parading, distributing literature, soliciting and similar acts) is barred within a courthouse and its curtilage; no obstructing, harassing or impeding persons entering, leaving or waiting in line; no approaching a person waiting in line within eight (8) feet without consent; no activity intended to interfere with the administration of justice; limits on amplification equipment; exclusions for court personnel, law enforcement and licensed stationary sales; compliance with law enforcement; and sanctions of up to $1,500 per violation (Code of Civil Procedure, section 177.5) and/or criminal prosecution.

General Order #GO26-006: Where Criminal Cases Are Filed and Heard, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/wherecriminalcasesarefiledandheard.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

General Order #GO26-006 (effective January 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027): felonies and misdemeanors at the San Bernardino Justice Center or the Rancho Cucamonga, Joshua Tree or Victorville courthouse (Victorville cases may be heard at Victorville or Rancho Cucamonga, at the court's discretion); traffic infractions at the Fontana Courthouse (heard remotely at Rancho Cucamonga, with court trials at Fontana) and the Victorville, Joshua Tree or Needles courthouse; and writs of habeas corpus at the San Bernardino Justice Center; the order's tables list the zip codes and cities each courthouse serves (by the place of residence or where the incident occurred).

General Order #GO26-009: Where Family Law Cases Are Filed and Heard, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/wherefamilylawcasesarefiledandheard.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

General Order #GO26-009 (effective January 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027): adoptions, freedom from custody and family law cases, and domestic violence and emancipation cases, are filed and heard at the Historic Courthouse (351 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino) or the Barstow, Joshua Tree or Needles courthouse; the order's tables list the zip codes and cities each courthouse serves (by the place of residence or where the incident occurred).

General Order #GO26-010: Filing Location of Penal Code Sections 1171, 1172.1, 1172.6 and 1172.75 Petitions, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/filinglocationofpc1171pc11721pc11726pc117275petitions.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

General Order #GO26-010 (effective January 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027): petitions under Penal Code sections 1171, 1172.1, 1172.6 and 1172.75 are filed in the courthouse where sentencing took place (the Court Executive Office does not accept filings), or, if it no longer hears felony cases, in the courthouse now covering that district (Fontana to Rancho Cucamonga, Barstow to Victorville); the original sentencing judge hears the petition, and if that judge is unavailable the Supervising Judge of the Criminal Division designates another judge (Rule of Court 10.603(d)).

General Order #GO26-013: Where Juvenile Cases Are Filed and Heard, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/wherejuvenilecasesarefiledandheard.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

General Order #GO26-013 (effective January 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027): juvenile dependency cases, including dependency adoptions, at the Juvenile Dependency Court (860 East Gilbert Street, San Bernardino); juvenile delinquency cases at the Juvenile Delinquency Courthouse (900 East Gilbert Street, Building 2) or the Victorville Courthouse, with filings under Welfare and Institutions Code §781 and §254 filed and heard in San Bernardino; the order's tables list the zip codes and cities each courthouse serves (by the place of residence or where the incident occurred).

General Order #GO26-015: Preparation of Oral Record - Limited Civil and Infraction Appeals, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/preparationoforalrecordlimitedcivilandinfractionappeals.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

General Order #GO26-015 (effective January 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027): where oral proceedings were officially electronically recorded under Government Code section 69957, the record of oral proceedings in limited civil and infraction appeals is a settled statement or a copy of the official electronic recording (Local Rule 902), which satisfies any requirement for a reporter's transcript (Rules 8.916(d)(6) and 8.837(d)(6)); a party may instead pay the trial court clerk for a transcript from the recording.

General Order #GO26-018 (Amended): Photography, Filming, Recording and Broadcasting, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/photographyfilmingrecordingandbroadcasting.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Amended General Order #GO26-018 (effective April 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027), under California Rules of Court, rule 10.603: absent prior written authorization of the Court, no photographing, recording or broadcasting of court proceedings by the media, attorneys or members of the public in any courthouse or court facility (exceptions for authorized court employees, law enforcement body cameras on official business, and media permitted under rule 1.150 and in the designated media areas of Attachment A); devices turned off while transported; no recording through courtroom door windows; protections for jurors, spectators, judicial officers and court employees; camera-enabled devices allowed if their imaging features are not used; written requests for other exceptions; and penalties.

General Order #GO26-019: Showing Good Cause to Shorten the Time to Hear Demurrers in Unlawful Detainer Cases, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/showinggoodcausetoshortenthetimetoheardemurrersinunlawfuldetainercases.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

General Order #GO26-019 (effective January 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027), under California Rule of Court, rule 3.1320(d): when a demurrer filed in an unlawful detainer case requests a hearing date more than 10 calendar days from filing, the civil clerk submits it to the unlawful detainer department, which determines whether there is good cause to set an earlier or later date and calendars the hearing.

General Order #GO26-020: Authority for Clerk's Office to Process Status Conference Hearings, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/authorityforclerksofficetoprocessstatusconferencehearings.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

General Order #GO26-020 (effective January 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027): the clerk's offices handling landlord tenant matters process unlawful detainer status conference hearings; on the plaintiff's or plaintiff's attorney's written or verbal request the clerk may continue the hearing thirty (30) days, for no more than two requests; a third or later request goes to judicial review; and with no request and no filings beyond the summons and complaint the clerk dismisses the complaint.

General Order #GO26-024: Video Appearance by Self-Represented Misdemeanor Defendants in the Big Bear District, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/videoappearancebyselfrepresentedmisdemeanordefendants.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

General Order #GO26-024 (effective January 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027): in the Big Bear District, a self-represented defendant seeking modifications to payment, program or jail reporting requirements may appear by videoconference upon application to, and order of, the Court; the request is made in writing and waives the right to be present.

General Order #GO26-026: Use of Pseudonyms, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/useofpseudonyms.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

General Order #GO26-026 (effective January 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027): a party or witness with a reasonable and honest fear that use of his or her true name will jeopardize personal privacy or safety may apply to use a pseudonym, and may ask to exclude or redact the true name and other identifying characteristics from pleadings and documents; the application is supported by a statement of the facts and/or law showing that fear.

General Order #GO26-027 (Amended): Court Reporter Availability Policy for Civil and Probate Cases, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/courtreporteravailabilitypolicyforcivilandprobatecases.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Amended General Order #GO26-027 (effective August 13, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027): official court reporters are required in felony criminal and juvenile cases and are not normally available for trials or law and motion matters in unlimited civil cases; parties to a civil or probate matter may arrange at their own expense for a court reporter (Gov. Code, § 68086, subd. (d)(2) and Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.956(c)), complying with rule 2.956(b)(3) for trial; an indigent litigant may request an electronic record where no official reporter or pro tempore reporter is available; priority for any available official reporter goes to Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) conservatorships; and a privately retained certified shorthand reporter is designated the official court reporter for the trial, paid by the arranging party.

General Order #GO26-029: Rejection of Document Submitted for Electronic Filing due to Deficiency of Required Fees, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/rejectionofdocumentsubmittedforelectronicfilingduetodeficiencyofrequiredfees.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

General Order #GO26-029 (effective January 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027): an electronically submitted complaint or other first paper rejected only for an unpaid filing fee may be resubmitted with the fee within 20 calendar days of the notice of rejection, with the previous envelope number or eFile receipt number in the filing comment box, and is then filed back to the original date of receipt; where a trial or hearing comes first, the documents are resubmitted and the fee paid before it.

General Order #GO26-030: Electronic Filing and Electronic Service in Cases, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/electronicfilingandelectronicserviceincases.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

General Order #GO26-030 (effective January 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027), under Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6 and Local Rules, rule 1810.B.: mandatory electronic filing and service in probate case types (as of June 16, 2025) and general civil cases, including the listed civil petitions (as of September 2, 2025); filing requirements under Local Rules, rule 1800 and the court's posted policies; ineligible documents submitted in hard copy; self-represented parties exempt; exemption requests on form EFS-007; consent to electronic service on form EFS-005-CV (withdrawal on form EFS-006); the electronic service address and its change (form EFS-010); and courtesy copies only when ordered.

General Order #GO26-031: Rejection of Electronically Filed Ability to Pay (e-ATP) Requests for Traffic Infraction Citations Disposed of by Bail Forfeiture, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/rejectionofeatpfortrafficinfractionscitations.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

General Order #GO26-031 (effective January 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027): the ability to pay tool is not for fine reductions after judgment, including after disposition by bail forfeiture, and the clerk's office rejects such electronically filed requests in all traffic infraction cases, in all courthouses.

General Order #GO26-032: Where Probate Cases Are Filed and Heard, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's General Orders page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/general-orders) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/whereprobatecasesarefiledandheard.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

General Order #GO26-032 (effective January 1, 2026, in effect until December 31, 2027): probate cases at the Fontana Courthouse or the Victorville District (Mental Health/LPS cases heard at the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton; CARE Act cases filed and heard at Fontana); guardianships, affidavits re real property of small value, petitions to determine succession to real property, spousal or domestic partner property petitions and petitions to determine fact of death or marriage for the Needles areas at the Needles Courthouse; and elder abuse cases at the Fontana, Victorville, Needles or Joshua Tree courthouse; the order's tables list the zip codes and cities each courthouse serves (by the place of residence or where the incident occurred).

Guidelines for the Complex Litigation Program, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/civil/guidelinesforthecomplexlitigationprogram.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

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).

Landlord Tenant eFiling Requirements, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; the court's web page https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/online-services/efiling/landlord-tenant-efiling/landlord-tenant-efiling-requirements, fetched 2026-10-03.

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.

Orientation to Child Custody Recommending Counseling, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; the court's web page https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/online-orientation-class, fetched 2026-10-03.

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.

Penal Code Section 987.2 Appointed Service and Expenditure Rules, Funding Application and Payment Procedures, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/pc987_2rulesandprocedures.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

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).

Penal Code Section 987.9 Rules and Procedures for Death Penalty Eligible Cases, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/forms-filing/pc987_9rulesandprocedures.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

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).

Probate, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; the court's web page https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/divisions/Probate/probate, fetched 2026-10-03.

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.

Probate eFiling Requirements, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; the court's web page https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/online-services/efiling/probate-efiling/probate-efiling-requirements, fetched 2026-10-03.

The court's probate 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, with non-complying documents returned or rejected: mandatory electronic filing and service in probate case types effective June 16, 2025 (Local Rules, rule 1810.B.), with exemptions; accounts with an approved EFSP; PDF format, originals, signatures and redaction; the maximum file size; color scanned documents; letters; exhibits and electronic bookmarks; proposed orders, lodged separately; ineligible documents; electronic service; and public access.

Remote Appearances & Courtroom Technology, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; the court's web page https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-access/remote-appearances-courtroom-technology, fetched 2026-10-03.

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.

Small Claims eFiling Requirements, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; the court's web page https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/online-services/efiling/small-claims-efiling/small-claims-efiling-requirements, fetched 2026-10-03.

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.

Southern California Intercounty Transfer Protocol, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; the court's web page https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/divisions/juvenile/southern-california-intercounty-transfer-protocol, fetched 2026-10-03.

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.

Weapons Screening, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; posted on the court's website at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/weaponsscreening.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

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.

Chapter 1: Court Rules and Administration, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 1 (Court Rules and Administration; rules 113–133): the court's adoption of its local rules effective July 1, 1999 and the names “Court” and “Local Rules”; the method of amending the rules (Rule 113); their construction and application (Rule 115); judicial resources (Rule 120); and trial jury venires (Rule 133).

Chapter 10: Unlawful Detainer Actions, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 10 (Unlawful Detainer Actions): a reference to California Code of Civil Procedure section 1161 et seq.

Chapter 11: Small Claims, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 11 (Small Claims): a reference to California Code of Civil Procedure section 116.110 et seq. and California Rules of Court, rules 3.2100, et seq., and 3.2120.

Chapter 13: Criminal Rules, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 13 (Criminal Rules; rules 1300–1330): the California Rules of Court as supplemented by the local rules; where felony, misdemeanor and infraction matters are filed and heard; the priority of protective orders and their modification (Rule 1311); P. C. 995 motions (Rule 1320); transfer of cases (Rule 1322); and remote video arraignments, trials and related proceedings in traffic infraction cases (Rule 1330).

Chapter 14: Attorney/Investigator/Expert Fees, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 14 (Attorney/Investigator/Expert Fees; rules 1400–1461): appointed attorney service fee schedules (Rule 1400); determination of compensation and expenses for appointed counsel; the form and timely submission of claims; fee complaint procedures; attorney fee payments in criminal cases (complex felonies, ordinary and extraordinary fees, counsel in death penalty and LWOP cases, appointed defense fees under Rule 1414, reimbursement orders and collection); appointed services of investigators, experts and others (Rule 1419: claims for payment, transcription services, appointed psychiatric and psychological evaluation services and their fee schedules, extraordinary expert fees, subpoena and testimony); the computation of fees in civil law cases (Rule 1440), default attorney fees (Rule 1441), mobile home abandonment actions, foreclosure and exceptions; and claims for attorney fees in family law cases (rules 1460–1461).

Chapter 15: Family Law Rules, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 15 (Family Law Rules; rules 1500–1521): the subject matter of the family law division and the rules applicable to family law cases; changing the child custody recommending counselor (Rule 1510); child custody recommending counseling procedures and ex parte communications (Rule 1511); the child custody evaluation process (Rule 1512: qualifications, ex parte communication, the list of evaluators and complaint procedures); complaints about appointed counsel for minors (Rule 1513); the priority of protective orders (Rule 1516); case management (Rule 1517); the setting of contested trials by At-Issue Memorandum (Rule 1518); status conferences and mandatory settlement conferences, governed by the family law policy (Rule 1519); and continuances (Rule 1521).

Chapter 16: Juvenile Rules, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 16 (Juvenile Rules; rules 1610–1695): sanctions; the time for filing reports; the calendar call; continuances (Rule 1640); motions, with notice, response and reply (Rule 1650); orders shortening time; the pretrial settlement conference before a contested section 366.26 hearing; pretrial discovery in proceedings under section 600 et seq. (Rule 1680); the priority of protective orders; release of information relating to juveniles (Rule 1690); client complaints in dependency matters; the competency of attorneys representing parties in juvenile dependency proceedings (Rule 1692: certification, minimum standards, recertification, decertification and maximum caseload); the Court Appointed Special Advocate program (Rule 1693); juvenile restitution orders (Rule 1694); and signatures on documents filed in juvenile court (Rule 1695).

Chapter 18: Electronic Filings and Service, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 18 (Electronic Filings and Service; rules 1800–1860): electronic filing (Rule 1800); electronic filing participation (Rule 1810); fax filings (Rule 1820); the date and time of electronic filing (Rule 1830); receipt of electronically submitted data; errors or malfunction in electronic filing (Rule 1850); and electronic filing system inquiries (Rule 1860).

Chapter 2: Judicial Officer and Court Executive Officer Duties, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 2 (Judicial Officer and Court Executive Officer Duties; rules 210–280), in eight parts: the presiding judge (duties; election of the presiding judge and assistant presiding judge; succession of office); meetings of judges; the executive committee (duties, elections, quorum and the effect of its action); the court executive officer (selection and removal, statutory responsibilities and duties); other committees, including the elimination of bias committee (Rule 250); court commissioners (selection, removal, appointment procedure and vacation); disciplinary procedures for hearing officers (Rule 272); and judges' vacation (Rule 280).

Chapter 20: Probate Rules, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 20 (Probate Rules; rules 20-102 to 20-1502): probate notes and the recommended-for-approval practice (Rule 20-102); probate court appointed counsel and their written reports; rejected wills; bond waivers; preliminary distribution; captions, petitions and law and motion; tentative rulings in probate law and motion and discovery matters (Rule 20-603); ex parte orders and special notice (Rule 20-609); property, orders, death and marriage certificates and continuances; sales and broker's commissions; accountings, inventories, compensation and the expedited final account (Rule 20-912); homesteads and family allowance; guardianships (rules 20-1301 to 20-1317); conservatorships, including the court investigator, appointed counsel, accountings and the conservator orientation class (Rule 20-1414); and the required submission of trust instruments (Rule 20-1502).

Chapter 3: Court Business Procedures, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 3 (Court Business Procedures; rules 320–332): fax filing (Rule 320); no use of correction fluid or tape; exhibits (Rule 322); the court reporter policy (Rule 329); telephonic appearances of counsel (Rule 330: use of a private telephone vendor, the obligation to place the call, its cost and non-appearance by telephone); courtroom decorum (Rule 331); and language access services, with the notice times for interpreter requests and cancellations (Rule 332).

Chapter 4: Civil Case Management, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 4 (Civil Case Management; rules 400–425): civil cases subject to the Delay Reduction Act and exemption for exceptional cases; assigned judges and designation; alternate dispute resolution proceedings; the mandatory settlement conference (Rule 410); trial conferences (Rule 411: the trial setting conference and the trial readiness conference); complex cases and PAGA designation (Rule 412); the uninsured motorist class; motions in limine (Rule 415); the duty of counsel as to the trial date assigned; continuances (Rule 418); the civil court communication protocol (Rule 419); cases removed to other courts; civil unlimited complaints; civil defaults; and the repealed default entry forms rule (Rule 425).

Chapter 5: Civil Law and Motion, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 5 (Civil Law and Motion; rules 510–591): subsequent filings; reserving a motion date before noticing a motion and filing moving papers within five court days (Rule 520); motion filing fees (Rule 521); continuances (Rule 550); motions removed from calendar; tentative rulings, posted after 3:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing (Rule 561); records under seal; exhibits and sealed records; and orders and judgments (Rule 591).

Chapter 6: Settlement Conferences, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 6 (Settlement Conferences; rules 601–621): the court's adoption of California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1380 for mediations and mandatory settlement conferences (Rule 601); the persons whose presence is required (Rule 611); failure to attend or be prepared (Rule 615); continuances; notice of settlement (Rule 617); arbitration (Rule 620); and complaints against mediators (Rule 621).

Chapter 7: Ex Parte and Other Applications, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 7 (Ex Parte and Other Applications; rules 731–742): civil ex parte applications (Rule 731); remote appearance at the hearing on a domestic violence or gun violence restraining order, with form RA-010 (Rule 735); guardian ad litem applications (Rule 740); shortening or extending time (Rule 741); and appointment of counsel for military personnel (Rule 742).

Chapter 8: Cases Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 8 (Cases Under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)): Rule 800, CEQA designation - the first page of each paper specifies, immediately below the case number, that the case is one filed under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Chapter 9: Appellate Division Rules, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino (effective July 1, 2026); in the Local Rules of Court posted on the court's Local Rules page (https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/local-rules-court) at https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/rulesofcourt.pdf, fetched 2026-10-03.

Chapter 9 (Appellate Division Rules): hearings before the appellate division on the fourth Friday of every month at 1:30 p.m. (Rule 901); and the use of official electronic recordings of limited civil and infraction proceedings as the record of oral proceedings (Rule 902).