Gerald F. Mohun, Jr.

Child Custody & Visitation Mediation, Superior Court of California, County of Mono; the court's web page https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/divisions/family-law/child-custody-visitation-mediation, fetched 2026-10-12.

Parents who cannot reach an agreement must first meet with a professional mediator before their hearing - the mediation mandatory, the case not heard in the court until mediation is completed, the parent responsible for contacting one of the court-approved mediators on the list provided on the page and arranging mediation prior to the court date (its date and time arranged with the mediator); the county a non-recommending one - the court mediators make no custody recommendations to the court, a mediator merely checking a box that there is no agreement and the parties arguing before the judge at the hearing; what is discussed in mediation confidential and not shared with the court; children, friends, relatives, spouses and significant others not brought to the mediation (the parents may have a silent support person with them in session); children not brought to court unless a judge or a commissioner specifically says so, a child's wish to speak with the judge explained in the court paperwork; a parent whose co-parent does not attend the mediation appointment keeping the court date; the Judicial Council's video recommended before the mediation.

Collections, Superior Court of California, County of Mono; the court's web page https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/divisions/collections, fetched 2026-10-12.

A delinquent case referred to the court's outside collection agency, AllianceOne Inc. ((877) 541-8420), the court no longer accepting payment on a case sent to collections; a payment plan entered into with the agency considered by the court a plea of guilt and a waiver to further adjudication; a defendant who failed to appear and wishes to contest the violations contacting the court ((760) 924-5444, Monday thru Friday 9am to 12 noon, or traffic@mono.courts.ca.gov).

Complaint / Feedback Procedure, Family Law Facilitator/Self-Help Center (general order 11-01), Superior Court of California, County of Mono; posted on the court's Self-Help Center & Family Law Facilitator Office page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/self-help-center-family-law-facilitator-office) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/feedback_procedure.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Under general order 11-01 (Complaint resolution procedure for Family Law Facilitator): all complaints regarding the Family Law Facilitator/Self-Help Center in writing, submitted to the Family Law Facilitator/Self-Help Center for submission to the Court Executive Officer or directly to the Court Executive Officer in the Administration Division, on a complaint form (from the Family Law Facilitator office, court customer service counters, or online) or in letter format; complaints mailed to the Court Executive Officer, Mono County Superior Court, PO Box 1037, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546, e-mailed to feedback@mono.courts.ca.gov, or hand delivered at 100 Thompsons Way, Mammoth Lakes, or 278 Main Street, Bridgeport; complaints investigated by the court's Administrative Office, a written response possibly provided by the Court Executive Officer or a designee

Court Etiquette and Security, Superior Court of California, County of Mono; the court's web page https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/location-contact-info/court-etiquette-and-security, fetched 2026-10-12.

No person appearing in court barefoot, shirtless, wearing a tank top, wearing sunglasses or dressed in any manner reflecting poorly upon the dignity of the court, the bailiffs removing any person violating the rule (a judge may prescribe further attire or conduct rules); cellular phones, pagers and other electronic communication or recording devices not authorized by a judge turned off before entering the courtroom, a disruptive device subject to confiscation by the bailiffs; hands kept in plain sight before the court; all persons entering the courthouse subject to search and screened again on re-entry - a metal detector, an x-ray of all hand-carried items and a hand-wand or manual inspection; weapons prohibited by statute (Penal Code sections 12020 and 171b) and the listed items not allowed within any court facility (peace officers on duty excepted), a person with a prohibited item taking it back to the vehicle or surrendering it before entering; any object the Mono County Sheriff's Department deems potentially offensive or dangerous excluded.

Criminal Division, Superior Court of California, County of Mono; the court's web page https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/divisions/criminal-division, fetched 2026-10-12.

Criminal cases (felonies, misdemeanors and infractions) heard in Mammoth Lakes on Mondays only and in Bridgeport on Tuesdays only, a defendant arriving at 8:30 a.m. to be added to the docket/calendar (the court e-mailed at criminal@mono.courts.ca.gov); the scheduled court appearance required in almost all cases (infractions are not court mandatory), the judge possibly issuing a bench warrant for a missed appearance; a date set by a posted bail bond or by the court not changeable, while for an arraignment on a filed complaint the clerk may be able to advance the arraignment date or postpone the hearing date (the criminal division at (760) 924-5444, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, or by e-mail); a warrant cleared through the defendant's attorney or the criminal division, or by appearing in person at 8:30 a.m. at the Mammoth Lakes Branch on a non-holiday Monday or at the Bridgeport Branch on a non-holiday Tuesday; a court-appointed attorney asked of the judge at the first court appearance; copies of criminal records requested in person, in writing by mail (Attn: Searches, P.O. Box 1037, Mammoth Lakes CA 93546) or by e-mail - a letter with the defendant's name, date of birth and case number (if known) and the documents wanted, the clerk stating the cost and sending the documents on receipt of a check and a self-addressed stamped envelope; a misdemeanor trial held within 30 days if the defendant is in custody or within 45 days if not, unless the defendant waives the right to a speedy trial; custody information from the Mono County Jail at (760) 932-7549.

Drop Box Policy (Rev. January 26, 2018), Superior Court of California, County of Mono; posted on the court's Traffic & Infractions page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/divisions/traffic-infractions) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/drop_box_policy.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

The drop box at the entrance to the Mammoth Lakes Courthouse, 100 Thompsons Way, used to file documents and to make payments in conformity with California Rules of Court, rule 2.210 (no drop box at the Bridgeport Courthouse), when the courthouse is closed or in lieu of standing in line or mailing; payments only by check or money order with supporting documents, no cash; court staff removing all deposited documents at 4:00 PM of a court day, a document deposited up to and including 4:00 p.m. on a court day deemed deposited for filing on that day if accepted for filing after review by a court clerk, and one deposited after 4:00 p.m. or on a judicial holiday deemed deposited for filing on the next court day; a document accepted only in proper format and in compliance with the court's local rules and the California Rules of Court

Electronic Filing (e-Filing), Superior Court of California, County of Mono; the court's web page https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/electronic-filing-e-filing, fetched 2026-10-12.

Electronic filing accepted from Monday, February 10, 2025 in Civil, Family Law, Probate, and Small Claims cases through an electronic filing service provider (each EFSP may charge a transaction fee, waived for parties with an active fee waiver and government entities), self-represented parties eligible and encouraged but not required to e-file; fax filings no longer accepted after Friday, March 14, 2025; the filer redacting sensitive information before filing; an e-filed document processed in 3-5 business days, endorsed copies returned through the EFSP, a rejected document resubmitted as a new transaction; ex parte hearings, motions for summary judgment and demurrers not automatically set (a court date reserved at civil@mono.courts.ca.gov or 760.924.5444), all other motions set on the law and motion calendar and heard on Thursdays at 9:30 am; documents exempt from e-filing submitted in person at the clerk's office, by drop box or by mail, and the listed documents excluded from e-filing submitted in paper format.

General Information—Jury Summons, Superior Court of California, County of Mono; the court's web page https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/jury-service/general-information-jury-summons, fetched 2026-10-12.

Jurors' names drawn at random from the lists of Mono County registered voters and of holders of California driver's licenses or identification cards with a Mono County address, approximately 200 prospective jurors summoned for each jury trial, the summonses mailed approximately two weeks before the service date; the One Trial/One Day system with a call-in process - a juror telephoning (800) 451-3585 the day before the summoned day for reporting instructions (to report as summoned, to report on another day, or released because the trial settled or was canceled), service complete once the jury for that trial is selected, or lasting the length of a trial on which the juror is sworn (generally 2-5 days); $15.00 per day and 34 cents per mile from the second day of service, no pay or mileage for the first day, juror payroll processed after each trial; willful failure to appear contempt of court, punished by a fine of up to $1,000.00 and/or five days in the county jail; the Deputy Jury Commissioner at (760) 924-5444, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, jury@mono.courts.ca.gov, fax (760) 923-8588.

Gun Violence & Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Superior Court of California, County of Mono; the court's web page https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/divisions/family-law/gun-violence-domestic-violence-restraining-orders, fetched 2026-10-12.

Completed gun violence and domestic violence restraining order forms sent to civil@mono.courts.ca.gov; the self-help guides (the domestic violence process and forms, the gun violence process and form), local help with forms (https://wild-iris.org/) and the request forms (DV-100; GV-100).

Interpreter Services, Superior Court of California, County of Mono; the court's web page https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/interpreter-services, fetched 2026-10-12.

Interpreters always provided by the court in criminal cases and, by service priority, in civil, juvenile delinquency/dependency, mental competency (with appointed counsel) and traffic cases - the priority order: protective orders, unlawful detainers, termination of parental rights, conservatorship or guardianship, custody or visitation actions, other elder abuse and civil harassment proceedings, other family law cases, other civil cases; an interpreter asked of the clerk at the counter or in the courtroom, or requested on the Interpreter Request Form brought to the clerk's office or e-mailed, as soon as possible (a case possibly continued until an interpreter can be assigned); in other case types a certified, registered or provisionally qualified interpreter brought by the party (no one under 18); a sign language interpreter provided for any court hearing and for jury duty; language access complaints on the court's complaint form turned in by hand, postal mail or e-mail, reviewed by the Court Language Access Representative; the Interpreter Coordinator at (760) 924-5444, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m.

Jury Service, Superior Court of California, County of Mono; the court's web page https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/jury-service, fetched 2026-10-12.

The summons brought to court; no juror appearing without calling (760) 924-0745 the morning the juror is summoned to appear, the status of pending jury trials posted on the page by courthouse (when read: no jury trials scheduled at Mammoth or Bridgeport) and of pending jury panels on that line; hearing equipment and other accommodations requested of the jury staff on arrival, assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act requested of the court; excusal or postponement requested on the court's form; court personnel never requesting jurors' personal information by telephone; the Deputy Jury Commissioner at (760) 924-5444, option 6, jury@mono.courts.ca.gov, fax (760) 923-8588.

Jury Summons Response Form (postponement or excuse), Superior Court of California, County of Mono; posted on the court's Jury Service page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/jury-service) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/request-jury-excusal-or-postponement.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

The response form completed only to request a postponement or an excuse or to report that the juror is not qualified (a qualified juror not requesting either bringing the entire form on the Date to Appear); the form and any attachments submitted to the court at least 5 business days prior to the Date to Appear by email (jury@mono.courts.ca.gov), fax (760-923-8588), mail to the Jury Commissioner, PO Box 1037, Mammoth Lakes CA 93546, or the drop box at the Mammoth Lakes courthouse; the grounds of disqualification and excuse with the verification to attach (a permanent disability described with a copy of the driver license at age 70 or over, or with a physician's signed statement giving the medical license number under age 70); a postponement for a temporary disability, the care of a family member or another stated reason, the juror giving a date of availability within 90 calendar days

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

Juvenile cases strictly confidential - no information given on the phone, and parties wishing to obtain information presenting identification establishing themselves to be parties to the case; dependency matters (Welfare and Institutions Code section 300 and following) and delinquency matters (section 602 and following); an attorney appointed by the court for a child whose family cannot afford legal representation (representing the child only, not the parents or guardians); transfer-in hearings for both dependency and delinquency matters held on Mondays (excluding holidays) at 1:30 p.m. in the Mammoth Lakes branch, 100 Thompsons Way (mailing address P.O. Box 1037); questions to that address, by e-mail to criminal@mono.courts.ca.gov or by telephone, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Mental Health Diversion Process, Misdemeanor/Felony (updated 5.7.26), Superior Court of California, County of Mono; posted on the court's Court Forms page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/court-forms) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/general/mental-health-diversion-packet-updated-5-7-26.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

The court's process for pretrial mental health diversion under Penal Code section 1001.36, developed with the District Attorney's Office, Public Defender, Mono County Probation Department, and Mono County Behavioral Health: the eligibility requirements and the offenses not eligible; defense counsel filing an Application for Mental Health Diversion (MHD), served on the prosecutor, with the signed Release of Information; the case continued four to six weeks for a MHD Status Conference (custody status and/or expedited review possibly considered for a defendant in custody), defense counsel gathering and sharing the mental health information and the parties meeting and conferring; at the status conference the court's findings on a prima facie basis and suitability, a MHD status hearing for the treatment plan or a contested hearing (an evidentiary hearing set no earlier than 2 weeks when lengthy, with expert testimony); the treatment plan submitted to the prosecutor and filed, kept in a confidential envelope, the court granting diversion and staying the proceedings for up to two years, the defendant signing the Order for Mental Health Diversion and returning for a progress report hearing 30 to 90 days out, or an updated plan within 2 to 3 weeks; progress reports at each hearing, further dates, more time, termination or referral for conservatorship; the district attorney pursuing restitution; the motion to terminate diversion and its grounds; the charges dismissed on satisfactory performance; and the Release of Information, HIPAA and confidential envelopes

Name Searches and Records Requests, Superior Court of California, County of Mono; the court's web page https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/online-services/name-searches-and-records-requests, fetched 2026-10-12.

No online search engine of the court's case management system - all searches and copying performed by court staff, each service's fee paid before the search or copying; a name search requiring the person's full legal name (and any aliases), date of birth and, if possible, a driver's license number, and a records request without a case or docket number charged a search fee; requests made in person at the Mammoth Lakes or Bridgeport branches, by mail (Attn: Searches, P.O. Box 1037) or by e-mail to searches@mono.courts.ca.gov, with payment (a credit card payment on the Search Request Form accepted via fax only); the six types - a name search from 2002 to present ($15.00 per name, Government Code section 70627; usually within 1-2 weeks), a name search before 2002 ($15.00; 3-4 weeks), non-certified copies ($.50 per page), certified copies ($25.00 per document plus $1.00 per page), certified copies of a dissolution of marriage ($15.00 per document plus $1.00 per page), and searches or copies for government agencies (no charge for civil records; the court having opted not to charge for criminal records under Government Code section 70633); infractions excluded from search results unless requested; a self-addressed stamped envelope for copies by mail.

Notice of Motion and Motion to Continue or Vacate Court Trial (Infractions Only) (11/28/2017), Superior Court of California, County of Mono; posted on the court's Court Forms page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/court-forms) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/notice-motion-motion-continue-infractions.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

The court's form for infractions only, checking one motion - to continue or to vacate (cancel) the court trial - with the docket and citation numbers, the date, time and location (Mammoth Lakes or Bridgeport branch) of the trial and the dates the defendant is available; court trials scheduled on non-holiday Mondays in the Mammoth Lakes branch and non-holiday Tuesdays in the Bridgeport branch, new trial dates dependent on the court's schedule and availability, requests made 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing/trial or good reason given for an untimely request; a request to vacate the same as pleading guilty, the court imposing the original fine/fee amount unless a request for a fine reduction, fine installments or traffic school has been made; the defendant waiving the right to trial within 45 days of entering the plea for a continuance, under penalty of perjury

Probate & Conservatorship, Superior Court of California, County of Mono; the court's web page https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/divisions/probate-conservatorship, fetched 2026-10-12.

A conservatorship begun on the statewide forms (Probate - Guardianships and Conservatorships), the completed forms filed with the Civil Clerk's office in person at the Mammoth Lakes courthouse, 100 Thompsons Way (questions by e-mail to civil@mono.courts.ca.gov or by telephone, Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon); the petition fees on the fee schedule and additional fees for investigation services (fee waivers on FW-001 and FW-002); the filing of a petition triggering an investigation - an investigator interviewing the proposed conservatee and conservator(s) and others and reporting to the court, the investigation usually completed within two to four weeks and before the hearing date; every conservatorship reviewed six months after the appointment, one year after it and annually after that (Probate code 1850), the court investigator visiting the conservatee and reporting; Adult Protective Services investigating abuse or neglect of adults.

Proposition 47 Petition/Application (Penal Code section 1170.18): Information and Instructions (New January 23, 2015), Superior Court of California, County of Mono; posted on the court's Court Forms page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/forms-filing/court-forms) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/proposition-47-petition-order-resentencing-pursuant-pc-117018.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

The court's information and instructions for the petition/application to have felony violation(s) designated as misdemeanor(s) and for resentencing under Penal Code section 1170.18 (Prop 47): the eligible felony violations (Health and Safety Code sections 11350, 11357 or 11377 and Penal Code sections 459.5, 473, 476a, 490.2, 496 or 666); the form's boxes 2.a (sentence completed) and 2.b (sentence still being served, or diversion under Penal Code section 1000); a hearing scheduled at the Mammoth Lakes or Bridgeport Court if the defendant is currently serving a sentence on the violation or has been diverted, and the matter reviewed by a judge without a formal hearing, the petitioner notified of the order by mail, if the sentence is complete; the process taking between 15 to 60 days; clerks unable to advise or assist; the petition completed, a copy mailed (with the proof of service) or personally delivered to the Mono County District Attorney Office or other prosecuting agency, and the original filed at the Mammoth Lakes Courthouse

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

Two platforms - Zoom (video and audio, free of charge) and CourtCall (audio only, possibly for a fee); recording a court proceeding by any means prohibited unless the judicial officer grants permission (CA Rules of Court, Rule 1.150(c) & (d)), sanctions under subsection (f) for a violation; the Zoom link found on the Court Calendar by the appearance date and courtroom; parties in civil matters appearing remotely under Code of Civil Procedure 367.75 and Rule of Court 3.672, defendants and counsel in misdemeanor and felony matters under Penal Codes 977 and 977.2, all parties in infraction matters consistent with Penal Code section 1428.5; telephonic appearances in civil, unlawful detainer and probate proceedings through the court's designated vendor, COURTCALL, LLC (its usual and customary fees), a party providing notice to the court and all other parties at least two (2) days before the appearance (the page cites rule 3.670 of the California Rules of Court).

Small Claims, Superior Court of California, County of Mono; the court's web page https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/divisions/small-claims, fetched 2026-10-12.

Claims of $12,500 or less, attorneys not permitted to represent either party (allowed in small claims appeals), a plaintiff limited to two small claims filings over $2,500 per year; jurisdiction where the action occurred in Mono County or the defendant's principal place of business or residence is in Mono County; the filing fees ($30 for $1,500 or less, $50 to $5,000, $75 to $12,500 for natural persons, $100 for a filer of more than 12 small claims in California in the previous 12 months); a claim filed in person at the Mammoth Lakes courthouse, 100 Thompsons Way, or by mail to P.O. Box 1037 with all pages (1-5) of the SC-100 form, an original signature on page 3, a check or money order for the fee and a self-addressed stamped envelope; notice to the defendant by the court by certified mail at $15.00 per defendant (the plaintiff following up to confirm service) or by a non-party's personal or substituted service, proof of service (SC-104) filed with the court prior to the hearing date (else the matter may be continued), the defendant served at least 15 days before the trial date (20 days if outside the county) with 10 additional days for substituted service or certified mail; all correspondence to the small claims court containing the case number and showing that a copy was sent to all parties; a later hearing date asked in writing for a good reason with a $10.00 fee, the request received by the court at least 10 calendar days before the hearing date (SC-150, SC-152); a new trial date when no defendant has been served asked in writing or at the small claims counter at least 3 court days before the trial date, without fee; a defendant's claim (SC-120) set for the same date as the original hearing; the small claims advisor for Mono County residents.

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

Adult traffic violations and infractions (Fish & Game, Mammoth Lakes & Mono County ordinances, boating, dog/animal citations); defendants in traffic and non-traffic infraction court trials possibly appearing remotely via Zoom (the link on the court calendar page); a bail notice mailed within 2-3 weeks of the appearance date (citations entered in order of appearance date, generally 6-8 weeks after the violation), not receiving it no legal excuse; the bail amount paid or an appearance made by the due date, a court trial date provided by the clerk on notice before the appearance date (traffic@mono.courts.ca.gov), an extension to pay or appear requested by mail, in person or by e-mail and provided with court approval; ability-to-pay requests in person, by mail on the Can't Afford to Pay Fine forms or online through MyCitations; partial payments not accepted without a signed Agreement to Pay and Forfeit Bail in Installments (else returned, with possible penalties including a $300 civil assessment), payment plans requested on that agreement and not allowed with traffic school; payment in person (at Mammoth Lakes, Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday to 12:00 p.m.; Bridgeport Tuesday only, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.), by mail to the Mammoth Lakes address, or by credit or debit card only through MonoCourtPayment.com or (844) 507-3641 (a convenience fee; no telephone payment to the court), cash in person only; a drop box for payments at the Mammoth Lakes Courthouse (processed the following day if dropped after 4:00 p.m.; no cash); traffic school - the eligibility criteria, the entire bail plus a mandatory $65 fee paid first, approximately 60 days to complete an 8-hour course, completion reported electronically by the school, no out-of-state completion certificates, a conviction reported if the fee is unpaid or the course not completed in time; correctable violations - the proof of correction with $25.00 per correctable violation mailed only after the citation is entered (allow 6-8 weeks), the Certificate of Correction for a lost citation, proof of valid insurance for an insurance violation.

Chapter 1: Introductory, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Mono (last updated July 1, 2024); the court's rules page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/other-superior-courts-local-rules; its title “Other Superior Courts' Local Rules”) links the book (“Read all Local Rules (last updated July 1, 2024)”) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/mono-court-local-rules-07012024.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 1 (Rules 1.1 to 1.6): the rules adopted by the Superior Court of the County of Mono pursuant to Government Code §§68070 and 68071 and California Rules of Court, Rule 10.613, effective July 1, 2001 (1.1); upon the effective date of the rules all other rules heretofore adopted by the court repealed, no action theretofore taken in compliance with such rules deemed invalid or ineffective by the repeal (1.2); the rules known and cited as the Superior Court Rules, supplementary and subject to the rules adopted for the courts by the Judicial Council of California (1.3); the rules liberally construed to serve the proper and efficient administration of the business and affairs of the court and to promote and facilitate the administration of justice (1.4); the definitions set forth in the California Rules of Court to apply to the local rules (1.5); "court" to mean the particular court in which a matter is pending and to include any judge appointed or elected a member of the court, any judge or retired judge assigned by the Chairperson of the Judicial Council, any commissioner or referee appointed by the judges, any retired commissioner assigned by the Presiding Judge and any member of the State Bar ordered to act as a temporary judge (1.5); "judicial officer" to include any judge of the court and any commissioner or referee appointed by its judges (1.5); the presiding judge selected in accordance with Government Code §69508.5 and Rule 10.602 of the California Rules of Court (1.5); "clerk" to include the Court Executive Officer and any duly appointed and sworn deputy clerks (1.5); "person" to include corporations, associations, public entities and all other entities as well as natural persons, "paper" all documents, and "judgment" any judgment, order or decree from which an appeal lies (1.5); and the rules amended by the Presiding Judge after consultation with the judges of the court (1.6).

Chapter 10: Criminal Rules, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Mono (last updated July 1, 2024); the court's rules page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/other-superior-courts-local-rules; its title “Other Superior Courts' Local Rules”) links the book (“Read all Local Rules (last updated July 1, 2024)”) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/mono-court-local-rules-07012024.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 10 (Rules 10.1 to 10.8): except as ordered upon a showing of good cause, a misdemeanor complaint presented to the clerk for filing not later than 3:00 p.m. on the day before the defendant's first appearance if the defendant is in custody, or 3:00 p.m. of the second calendar day preceding the date of first appearance if not, the district attorney to provide a copy of the complaint for distribution to the defendant at the time of arraignment (10.1); an information or indictment presented to the clerk for filing not later than 12:00 noon on the day before the defendant's first appearance for arraignment on the information (10.2); entry of plea, time waiver and request to continue for pretrial in misdemeanor matters handled through the counter arraignment form for defendants represented by counsel, the form received by the clerk no later than 3:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled arraignment (10.3); the trial setting rule repealed (10.4); criminal matters set for jury trial set for a trial confirmation hearing at least fourteen (14) days prior to trial, all other criminal trials and probation revocation hearings set for pretrial at least one day prior, confirmation of jury trial a representation by counsel that they are ready to proceed, and no continuance granted without compliance with Penal Code §1050 procedures (10.5); all pretrial motions, including in limine motions, set for hearing on or before the date set for the trial confirmation hearing (10.6); a pretrial conference set prior to trial, the district attorney and defense counsel to confer at least seven (7) days prior to the date set for pretrial and discuss the issues, any offers the district attorney proposes disclosed to defense counsel at the conference, and defense counsel to communicate any offers to the defendant forthwith and respond before the date scheduled for pretrial (10.7); and criminal discovery conducted pursuant to the provisions of the California Penal Code and case law (10.8).

Chapter 11: Juvenile Court Rules, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Mono (last updated July 1, 2024); the court's rules page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/other-superior-courts-local-rules; its title “Other Superior Courts' Local Rules”) links the book (“Read all Local Rules (last updated July 1, 2024)”) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/mono-court-local-rules-07012024.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 11 (Rules 11.1 to 11.3): attorneys for parties required to adhere to the statutory timeliness for all filings and hearings unless otherwise specifically approved by the court, accompanied by applicable time waivers (11.1); in every dependency case in which a petition for jurisdiction has been filed, a mandatory settlement conference set prior to the date for the jurisdictional hearing (11.2); the rule established to comply with Section 317 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and Rule 5.660 of the California Rules of Court, its requirements of competence of counsel waived or modified when necessary to provide counsel, the court automatically appoints counsel for children for the duration of the court's juris over the minor child, counsel relieved only upon proper motion and order (11.3(A)); competent counsel an attorney who is a member in good standing of the State Bar of California and has participated in training in the law of juvenile dependency, attorneys appointed only after a minimum of eight (8) hours of training or education in juvenile dependency (or sufficient recent experience), within every three years attorneys to complete at least eight (8) hours of continuing education, expected to meet regularly with clients, including children, and to adhere to the mandated timelines (11.3(B)); a party's written complaint concerning the performance of appointed counsel directed to the judge assigned to the proceeding and filed with a court clerk, the attorney given the opportunity to respond in writing within 10 court days, or up to 30 calendar days if good cause shown, the court may replace the attorney, impose sanctions as provided by law and/or refer the matter to the State Bar of California, and shall notify the attorney and the party in writing of its determination (11.3(C)); and attorneys for parties required to adhere to the statutory time lines for all hearings (11.3(D)).

Chapter 12: Family Law Facilitator Rules, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Mono (last updated July 1, 2024); the court's rules page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/other-superior-courts-local-rules; its title “Other Superior Courts' Local Rules”) links the book (“Read all Local Rules (last updated July 1, 2024)”) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/mono-court-local-rules-07012024.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 12 (Rule 12.1): the duties of the family law facilitator in addition to those of the Family Law Facilitator Act - meeting with litigants to mediate issues of child support, spousal support and maintenance of health insurance (actions in which one or both parties are unrepresented by counsel to have priority), drafting stipulations, at the court's request to review the paperwork, examine documents, prepare support schedules and advise the judge whether the matter is ready to proceed, assisting the clerk in maintaining records, preparing formal orders in cases where both parties are unrepresented, and serving as a special master unless the facilitator has served as a mediator in the case (12.1(A)); and, if staff and other resources are available, assisting the court with research and developing programs for bar and community outreach (12.1(B)).

Chapter 13: Jury Rules, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Mono (last updated July 1, 2024); the court's rules page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/other-superior-courts-local-rules; its title “Other Superior Courts' Local Rules”) links the book (“Read all Local Rules (last updated July 1, 2024)”) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/mono-court-local-rules-07012024.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 13 (Rules 13.1 to 13.6): a party desiring a jury trial where the right is not guaranteed by law deemed to have waived a jury trial unless the party has complied with California Rules of Court, rule 377 (13.1); a party requesting a jury trial to submit to the trial judge, in no event later than 9:30 a.m. on the first morning of trial, every form of special and general verdict and every form of interrogatory which may be required (13.2); requested jury instructions delivered to the trial judge with a face sheet that will contain a list of the CACI and CALCRIM instructions requested in two columns, copies of the instructions attached with all blanks filled in and surplusage blocked out, the instructions not denominated by party (13.3); an attorney testifying on the merits of the case as a witness on behalf of his client not to argue the case to the jury unless by permission of the court (13.4); a deposit of jury fees in the statutory amount made by the party requesting a trial by jury as provided in section 631 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the deposit appropriated by the court if a jury is not required (13.5); and for all trials scheduled in Bridgeport jurors summoned from Northern Mono County only and for trials in Mammoth Lakes from Southern Mono County only, the trial judge, in his discretion, may order a jury panel from throughout the county, Northern Mono County the zip codes 93517, 93541, 96107 and 96133 and Southern Mono County 93512, 93514, 93529 and 93546 (13.6).

Chapter 14: Jury Commissioner, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Mono (last updated July 1, 2024); the court's rules page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/other-superior-courts-local-rules; its title “Other Superior Courts' Local Rules”) links the book (“Read all Local Rules (last updated July 1, 2024)”) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/mono-court-local-rules-07012024.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 14 (Rules 14.1 and 14.2): whenever the business of the court shall require the attendance of a trial jury, the Jury Commissioner to direct that a trial jury venire be drawn and summoned in such a number and at such a time as shall be appropriate, a continuing delegation of the court's authority pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §196 (14.1); and excuses from trial jury service administered pursuant to Code of Civil Procedures §204 and California Rules of Court, Rule 2.1008 (14.2).

Chapter 2: Administration of the Courts; Fairness; Courtroom Decorum, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Mono (last updated July 1, 2024); the court's rules page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/other-superior-courts-local-rules; its title “Other Superior Courts' Local Rules”) links the book (“Read all Local Rules (last updated July 1, 2024)”) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/mono-court-local-rules-07012024.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 2 (Rules 2.1 to 2.17): sessions of the court held in Bridgeport and Mammoth Lakes (2.1); an act required by the rules on a day that falls on a holiday performed with the same effect on the next succeeding court day after the holiday (2.2); the presiding judge selected as set forth in Rule 1.5 (2.3); a judge's day of vacation an approved absence from the court for one full business day, other absences listed in Rule 10.603 of the California Rules of Court excluded (2.4); the court to use gender neutral language in all local rules, forms and court documents (2.5); court employees, attendants and officers of the court not to engage in any conduct or activity that produces or contributes to bias or sexual harassment, any person who observes or believes they have been subjected to bias or sexual harassment to immediately report the incident to the court's Executive Officer, who is to investigate complaints promptly and thoroughly, ensure that the complainant's rights are protected, maintain confidentiality and a quarterly report on complaints received, and make recommendations for policy or procedure changes (2.6); the rules adopted to foster orderly proceedings, which apply in all superior court proceedings unless a judicial officer orders otherwise, a judicial officer able to waive the application of any particular rule or impose additional rules in a particular case, and each attorney who appears in court to maintain the respect due to the courts of justice and judicial officers, be polite and considerate toward opposing counsel, opposing parties, witnesses and members of the court's staff, be familiar with the rules and advise clients, witnesses and others accompanying them of these rules (2.7); attorneys, litigants, witnesses and spectators to dress and conduct themselves consistent with the traditional dignity of the superior court - no person to appear in court without a shirt, barefoot or with a bare midriff, no sunglasses, hats or clothing that displays inappropriate words or pictures worn in court, bailiffs to remove any person from court who violates the rule, attorneys in business attire (2.8); persons in the courtroom not to talk to clerks when the court is in session (except conversation necessary to the matter then before the court), converse with anyone in a manner that is distracting, eat, drink, chew gum or read newspapers, visibly or audibly display approval or disapproval of any testimony, ruling or statement, or communicate in any way with a prisoner (2.9); no communication with the court touching upon any subject of the pending litigation except on the record with all counsel or parties appearing in propria persona present, and no communication with any juror or alternate juror (2.10); no courtroom telephone used without the specific permission of the court, cellular phones and personal digital devices not used within the courtroom except for court related purpose by judicial officers, court staff, attorneys and self-represented litigants, and all noise alert devices turned to silent mode (2.11); no one traversing the area between the bench and counsel table without the express approval of the court (2.12); counsel and parties appearing in propria persona to remain at a lectern or behind the counsel table when examining a witness, without familiarity or first names (except children) during trial (2.13); a party to request permission from the court before approaching a witness (2.14); smoking, vaping and tobacco use prohibited throughout the courthouse, recesses during jury deliberation permitted at reasonable intervals for smoking, vaping or tobacco use outside the courthouse (2.15); all papers presented for filing to comply with California Rules of Court, Rules 2.100 to 2.119, the use of white-out not permitted (2.16); and court proceedings may be conducted remotely during times of hazardous weather, natural disasters or emergency situations as outlined in rule 5.1, the judicial officer to issue an order invoking the rule, court staff to notify justice partners and provide a copy of the order by fax or email, and the matter calendared when a defendant in a criminal matter who has a right to be personally present does not agree to proceedings held by phone or video conference (2.17).

Chapter 3: General Pretrial, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Mono (last updated July 1, 2024); the court's rules page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/other-superior-courts-local-rules; its title “Other Superior Courts' Local Rules”) links the book (“Read all Local Rules (last updated July 1, 2024)”) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/mono-court-local-rules-07012024.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 3 (Rules 3.1 to 3.13): the rules in addition to, and not to supersede, applicable state rules unless specifically authorized and so stated (3.1); relief from the operation of the rules on prior request to the court (3.2); failure to comply with any local rule or the California Rules of Court may subject the party to sanctions pursuant to Rule 2.30 and Code of Civil Procedure sections 177.5 and 575.2 (3.3); civil law and motion matters heard on Thursdays in Mammoth Lakes and on Tuesdays as needed in Bridgeport, parties to contact the court for a date at civil@mono.courts.ca.gov, matters with time estimates of 20 minutes or less heard at 9:30 a.m., and counsel and parties expected to execute an Ex Parte Communication form allowing the assigned judge to handle the mandatory settlement conference (3.4); matters with time estimates of one-half day or less set on Law and Motion Day at times approved in advance by the Branch Calendaring Clerk (3.5); cases set for trial without a trial setting conference, trial dates selected by the judge assigned to the case, who will consider the nature of the case, the Case Management Statement, the attorney's availability calendar and the condition of the court's calendar, and the place of trial selected by the court after consideration of the convenience of the witnesses and parties and the availability of courtrooms (3.8); all requests for a change in trial date to conform to section 3.10 or be brought by motion pursuant to California Rule of Court 3.1332 (3.9); stipulations to vacate or change the date of a calendared matter joint requests, the originally calendared date not automatically changed, and a stipulation that the matter be continued to a specific date to aver that the clerk's office has approved the availability of the proposed date (3.10); trial setting conference/settlement conferences mandatory for any civil case where jury is demanded (3.11); the clerk to mail notice of trial following the trial setting conference unless counsel appeared in court when trial was set (3.12); and a pre-trial conference set approximately two weeks prior to trial, motions in limine heard at the pretrial conference and not on the day of trial (3.13).

Chapter 4: Civil Case Management, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Mono (last updated July 1, 2024); the court's rules page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/other-superior-courts-local-rules; its title “Other Superior Courts' Local Rules”) links the book (“Read all Local Rules (last updated July 1, 2024)”) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/mono-court-local-rules-07012024.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 4 (Rules 4.1 to 4.11.4): the chapter applies to all general civil cases, all civil cases except probate, guardianship, conservatorship, family law, juvenile court proceedings, small claims appeals and other civil petitions (4.1); "counsel" includes parties representing themselves and "defendant" includes cross-defendant (4.2); all cases transferred from another jurisdiction subject to the rule (4.3); the policy of the court to conclude 98% of all civil litigation cases within eighteen (18) months of the filing of the complaint and 100% within twenty-four (24) months, and a date once set not changed without a showing of good cause (4.4); the complaint served and a proof of service filed within sixty (60) days of the filing, the time to run from the file date of the amended complaint when a complaint is voluntarily amended for the first time before the defendant answers, an Order to Show Cause to issue upon a failure to serve, and responsive papers to the Order to Show Cause filed and served five (5) days in advance of the hearing (4.5); responsive pleadings filed and served within the time required by law, absent them the plaintiff required within sixty (60) days after the statutory time to request the entry of default, failing which an Order to Show Cause will issue, the court to set and notice the case for default judgment hearing (a declaration under Code of Civil Procedure Section 585 may be submitted in lieu of appearance), and a default set aside by a stipulation submitted with a proposed order, an answer or other pleading filed within ten (10) days of the filing of the order (4.6); case management conferences conducted pursuant to California Rules of Court, Rules 3.720 to 3.730, the plaintiff to receive from the clerk upon filing the notice and date of the case management conference set within one hundred eighty (180) days of the filing and a Notice of Filing Complaint and Dispute Resolution Packet, the responding party served with the notice, counsel for each appearing party to attend, familiar with the case and prepared to discuss all matters, and counsel and self-represented parties not to attend an initial case management conference in limited civil cases unless ordered (4.7); approximately fourteen (14) days prior to the trial date a pretrial conference held before the trial judge, motions in limine in writing filed and served at least three (3) court days before the conference and a pretrial conference statement filed five (5) court days prior to it (4.8); sanctions where a party has not proceeded with due diligence or has failed to comply with the rules (4.9); at the mandatory settlement conference each party personally present (remote or in-person) or immediately accessible by telephone, corporate parties and governmental entities represented by a responsible officer authorized to make all decisions regarding the case, the counsel who will actually try the case to attend the conference, and in a tort case the insurance company to have a representative present or immediately accessible by telephone (4.10.1); counsel for each party to file with the clerk and serve upon all other counsel, at least five (5) court days before the conference, a detailed settlement conference statement, retained by the settlement conference judge if a party designates it confidential, and counsel and parties to execute an Ex Parte Communication form (4.10.2); each attorney attending a mandatory settlement conference to be thoroughly familiar with the relevant evidence and prepared to discuss all aspects of the case (4.10.3); the failure of any person to appear at, prepare for or participate in good faith in a mandatory settlement conference, unless good cause is shown, an unlawful interference with the proceedings of the court that may result in sanctions as set forth in Chapter 3 (4.10.4); in uncontested proceedings an original and one copy of the proposed judgment, decree or order presented to the clerk (4.11.1); written orders signed by a judge filed forthwith, an endorsed copy served upon the parties and an endorsed copy bearing proof of service filed prior to the hearing (4.11.2); and a hearing date and time for ex parte applications made in advance by contacting the clerk's office, ex parte applications made pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1200 (4.11.3).

Chapter 5: Remote Appearances and Electronic Filing, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Mono (last updated July 1, 2024); the court's rules page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/other-superior-courts-local-rules; its title “Other Superior Courts' Local Rules”) links the book (“Read all Local Rules (last updated July 1, 2024)”) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/mono-court-local-rules-07012024.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 5 (Rules 5.1 to 5.4): the remote appearance rule adopted pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 367.75 and California Rule of Court, rule 3.672, its subsection on domestic violence and gun violence restraining order matters adopted pursuant to Family Code §6308(b) and Penal Code § 18123(b), and where they conflict these rules to supersede other previously enacted rules, emergency rules or directives concerning remote appearances (5.1(A)); the court has two remote appearance platforms available - Zoom (audio and video) and CourtCall (audio only) - which may be used concurrently, remote appearances in contested hearings by video unless audio-only appearances are specifically permitted by the judicial officer, no one appearing remotely to record, photograph or reproduce any hearing (including screenshots), a judicial officer able to order a specific hearing conducted by remote appearance (parties objecting to a remote evidentiary hearing or trial to file their objection as provided in California Rule of Court 3.672(h)), a party who has failed to provide a notice of remote appearance able to appear remotely upon a judicial officer's finding under rule 3.672(j)(2), and a judicial officer able to terminate a remote hearing and continue the matter (5.1(B)); in civil case management, civil law and motion, civil ex parte (not including domestic violence restraining orders) and short-cause family law matters, parties may stipulate orally or in writing to waive notice of other parties' remote appearance, the court waives notice of parties appearing remotely, and parties need not file a Notice of Remote Appearance but must serve the notice as set forth in Rule 3.672 unless they have stipulated to waive notice (5.1(C)); for evidentiary hearings, settlement conferences and bench or jury trials parties must appear in person unless the court has granted prior express written authorization for a remote appearance, the time frames and procedures for requests and oppositions set forth in Rule 3.672(h), and courtesy copies of requests or oppositions filed with the department (5.1(D)); for probate hearings other than evidentiary hearings, settlement conferences and trials parties may stipulate to waive notice of other parties' remote appearance and the court waives notice, the provisions of subsection (d) to apply to evidentiary hearings, settlement conferences and trials (5.1(E)); in juvenile dependency matters the provisions of California Rule of Court 3.672 (i) apply, all confidentiality requirements of in-person proceedings apply equally to remote hearings, and the judicial officer may order any person to appear in-person (5.1(F)); instructions for remote appearances in domestic violence and gun violence restraining order hearings posted to the court's restraining order webpage, the departmental phone numbers staffed from 30 minutes prior to the start of the court session (5.1(G)); the court permits the electronic filing (eFiling) of documents in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure 1010.6 and California Rules of Court Rule 2.250 et seq., for specified matters as listed on the court's website (5.2(A)); use of eFiling permissive, in-person filings accepted at the clerk's office (5.2(B)); documents received electronically between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. on any court day deemed filed that same day, those received on a non-court day deemed filed on the next court day (5.2(C)); filings not accepted through any other electronic methods (for example, email or fax) for the following case types: Civil, Family Law, Small Claims and Probate (5.2(D)); eFilings submitted through an authorized Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP), its fees waived for parties with an active fee waiver and government entities (5.2(E)); documents in PDF format, text searchable, all documents equal to or exceeding 10 pages and containing multiple exhibits or sections bookmarked, all documents to include page numbers, and a printed courtesy copy (with proof of electronic submission) required for motions for summary judgment, motions for summary adjudication and Anti-SLAPP motions (5.2(F)); the following documents excluded from eFiling and submitted in paper format, among them the original will and codicil, peremptory challenges, any ex parte application filed concurrently with a new complaint, documents submitted conditionally under seal, bonds and exhibits to be lodged (5.2(G)); and Rule 5.3 (telephone appearance and facsimile filing) and Rule 5.4 (filing requirements) repealed July 1, 2024 (5.3 and 5.4).

Chapter 6: Court Reporters, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Mono (last updated July 1, 2024); the court's rules page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/other-superior-courts-local-rules; its title “Other Superior Courts' Local Rules”) links the book (“Read all Local Rules (last updated July 1, 2024)”) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/mono-court-local-rules-07012024.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 6 (Rules 6.1 to 6.4): the court to provide a court reporter in all matters statutorily required (felony criminal proceedings, juvenile proceedings), and for law and motion calendars only if the court has sufficient funding, the court to make that determination on or before August 31st of each year and publicize it in accordance with California Rule of Court 2.956 (6.1); a party requesting a court reporter not required by the rule or by statute to provide and pay for a certified court reporter approved by the court (Gov. Code §68086 and rule 2.956) (6.2); all civil proceedings where the court provides a reporter, including family law proceedings, of less than one hour reported without cost to any party, a fee charged for all matters lasting more than one hour (6.3); and any party requesting a transcript in any civil proceeding, including family law proceedings, to order from and pay for it directly with the court reporter (6.4).

Chapter 7: Miscellaneous, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Mono (last updated July 1, 2024); the court's rules page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/other-superior-courts-local-rules; its title “Other Superior Courts' Local Rules”) links the book (“Read all Local Rules (last updated July 1, 2024)”) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/mono-court-local-rules-07012024.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 7 (Rules 7.1 and 7.2): in actions on promissory notes and contracts providing for the payment of attorney fees, the following schedule considered by the court, in its discretion, in awarding attorney's fees - in a default action, exclusive of costs and interest, twenty-five percent (25%) of the first two thousand dollars ($2,000), twenty percent (20%) of the next four thousand dollars ($4,000), fifteen percent (15%) of the next four thousand dollars ($4,000), ten percent (10%) of the next ten thousand dollars ($10,000), five percent (5%) of the next thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) and two percent (2%) of amounts in excess of the first fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), and in a contested action the same amount increased by compensation computed on an hourly or per-day basis (7.1(A)); where a defendant is the prevailing party, the fees fixed by reasonable compensation computed on an hourly or per-day basis (7.1(B)); the clerk to include attorney fees computed pursuant to the schedule in an otherwise appropriate clerk's judgment (7.1(C)); where a party claims fees in excess of those allowed by this rule, application made to the court, supported by declarations setting forth the factual basis, the fees fixed by the court (7.1(D)); and in actions for residential unlawful detainer the attorney fees awarded not, under normal circumstances, to exceed three hundred dollars ($300) in cases by default where the defendant has filed no answer, or four hundred dollars ($400) in cases uncontested at trial where the defendant has filed an answer (7.2).

Chapter 8: Family Law Rules, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Mono (last updated July 1, 2024); the court's rules page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/other-superior-courts-local-rules; its title “Other Superior Courts' Local Rules”) links the book (“Read all Local Rules (last updated July 1, 2024)”) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/mono-court-local-rules-07012024.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 8 (Rules 8.1 to 8.3): the rule applies to all family law cases involving a dispute regarding child custody and/or visitation (excluding District Attorney actions), the rule and the name and telephone number of the Family Court Services Coordinator (FCSC) provided by the clerk to a petitioner upon any filing, the petitioner to serve the same on the responding party, and the clerk not to schedule a court date until the requirements of Section B have been met (8.1(A)); the parties to contact the Family Court Services Coordinator to set up an appointment to attend a mediation orientation session (a pre-mediation video), both parties to attend (separately if they wish) unless the court has specifically ordered otherwise, the parties given a form verifying attendance and a list of approved court mediators after the session, the form given to their attorneys for filing, or parties without attorneys to bring the form to the next court appearance and deliver it to the court clerk, the parties directed to agree on a mediator - the court can only pay for mediation provided by a mediator on its list of approved court mediators, the FCSC to select a mediator at random if the parties cannot agree, each party with one peremptory challenge - the mediation session held in private, the parties' responsibility to schedule and attend the mediation prior to the date of any child custody and/or visitation hearing, the FCSC to verify attendance and notify the clerk to schedule a hearing date, sanctions under §575.2 of the Code of Civil Procedure for failure to attend, and the parties to file a stipulation if all issues are resolved (8.1(B)); separate mediation sessions where there is a history of domestic violence or a protective order is in effect, at the request of the party who alleges domestic violence or who is protected by the order, the mediator to meet with the parties individually and at separate times, and a support person may accompany a party protected by a restraining order in a joint session (8.1(C)); a custody and visitation investigation or evaluation under California Rule of Court 5.220, the investigator or evaluator stipulated or appointed by the court (not subject to peremptory challenge), an initial deposit of the estimated costs, not less than $1,500, made before the evaluation, the evaluator's report provided to the court and attorneys not less than ten (10) days before any related hearing and kept in a confidential envelope, and grievances presented in writing to the Presiding Judge within ten (10) days of receipt of the report (8.1(D)); an income and expense declaration and a property declaration filed by each party prior to every default hearing and every contested hearing under the Family Code, such statements to show conditions no earlier than three (3) weeks prior to the hearing, filed no later than the court day prior to the hearing (8.2); and no matter under the Family Code heard until counsel and their clients, or parties in pro per, have met and conferred in a good faith effort to resolve all issues and exchanged documents, non-compliance may result in the matter being dropped from the calendar or continued, the rejection of documents not exchanged or other appropriate sanctions (8.3).

Chapter 9: Probate Rules, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Mono (last updated July 1, 2024); the court's rules page (https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/general-information/other-superior-courts-local-rules; its title “Other Superior Courts' Local Rules”) links the book (“Read all Local Rules (last updated July 1, 2024)”) at https://www.mono.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/mono-court-local-rules-07012024.pdf, fetched 2026-10-12.

Chapter 9 (Rule 9.1): all real and personal property taxes due on estate assets paid prior to final distribution, the Property Tax Clearance Certificate issued by the Mono County Tax Collector after the Assessor has received a copy of the Petition for Probate, a change of ownership statement for each parcel of real property in Mono County in which the decedent owned an interest and an endorsed copy of each Inventory filed in the estate, receipt of an endorsed copy of any Inventory marked "Final" an automatic request for the certificate, and, if a final Inventory will likely not be on file within ninety (90) days of the date of death, a copy of the Inventory the personal representative plans to file to mail directly to the Assessor (9.1).