John J. Langan

Child Custody Mediation, Superior Court of California, County of Lake; the court's web page https://lake.courts.ca.gov/divisions/mediation-division/child-custody-mediation, fetched 2026-10-10.

Local Rule 5.4 requires mediation of contested custody and visitation and a parent orientation first; the page prints the orientation class on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m. at the Self Help Center, "temporarily suspended until further notice", where Rule 5.4(B) says classes are generally held every Monday morning - a review task: free, confidential, non-recommending mediation by court referral only (Family Code section 3170); the four steps (the confidential intake web form, the orientation class, the mediation session, the return to court); sessions generally within two weeks of the return to court date; separate sessions where there is domestic violence or a restraining order (Family Code 3181), a support person who may not participate; no ex parte contact with the mediator; the Mediation Parenting Plan; rescheduling through the assigned mediator; conflicts of interest; a bilingual mediator for Spanish speaking parents; the Family Court Services contact.

eFiling, Superior Court of California, County of Lake; the court's web page https://lake.courts.ca.gov/efiling, fetched 2026-10-10.

Electronic filing is subject to the notices and policies posted on the court website, and the list of approved EFSPs is posted there): eFiled documents accepted in adoption, civil, family law, probate and small claims matters through an approved EFSP (its convenience or transaction fee waived for a fee waiver or government exemption), with the list of approved EFSPs; the FAQs - filings received before midnight deemed filed that business day if accepted, after midnight or on weekends and holidays the next business day; text-searchable PDF and no password protection; the documents exempt (Local Rule 20.8); fee waiver requests FW-001 and FW-003 submitted as separate PDF entries with an initiating document; proposed orders returned marked "Received"; courtesy copies (Local Rule 20.7); the common reasons for rejection; the $435.00 first appearance fee shown while cases in flight are updated; filing in person still available.

Remote Appearance Information, Superior Court of California, County of Lake; the court's web page https://lake.courts.ca.gov/general-information/covid-19-information/remote-appearance-information, fetched 2026-10-10.

Local Rule 16.3(A) leaves the remote appearance information to the court's public website and makes the party appearing remotely responsible for complying with it: the Remote Appearance Calendars effective March 2, 2026 - Departments 1 to 4 (Judges Lunas, Markham, Langan, and Harry) and the Clearlake Branch, day by day, with Veteran's Court (Lakeport) on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, and Drug Court (Clearlake) at 1:30 pm Tuesday; calendars marked "(In-Person)" require an in-person appearance, the rest are conducted by Zoom (parties in person or by Zoom; defendants by Zoom if personal appearance is waived; counsel remotely only if the client is also appearing remotely); before the hearing (Local Rule 16, the Zoom application, audio without video allowed), on the day (power and connection, the courtroom's Zoom meeting information, joining at least 5 minutes before, signing in with one's true first and last name) and during it (microphone muted); etiquette; recording prohibited unless the judicial officer grants permission (Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 1.150(c) & (d)); the courthouse contacts; the calendar's PDF version (held in build/lake_catalog.py: it marks the in-person calendars in red and differs from this table on several calendars - a review task).

Traffic Division, Superior Court of California, County of Lake; the court's web page https://lake.courts.ca.gov/divisions/traffic-division, fetched 2026-10-10.

The courtesy notice (3 to 4 weeks after the citation) and bail; traffic school - eligibility (no traffic school for a violation within 18 months; not for commercial drivers in a commercial vehicle, alcohol or drug-related offenses or "two-point" violations), the fine plus a $52 administrative fee, 90 days to complete a DMV approved school and return proof, no extensions, minors' and infraction hearings at the Lake County Probation Department; payment by mail with the case number (no partial payments; a $25 returned-check fee), payment plans at the Clearlake Traffic Division; proof of correction with a $25 fee for each correctable violation by the due date; when bail is and is not required (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 4.105; Vehicle Code sections 40519(a) and (b) and 40902); checking in with the clerk before 12:30pm on the Pay or Appear date to schedule an arraignment; court trials requested in person, in writing or online.

Zoom Meeting Information, Superior Court of California, County of Lake; the court's web page https://lake.courts.ca.gov/general-information/zoom-meeting-information, fetched 2026-10-10.

Local Rule 16.3(A: the service provider providing access to the remote appearance): each courtroom's Zoom connection - Departments 1 (Lunas), 2 (Markham), 3 (Langan) and 4 (Harry) and Clearlake (Snyder) - joined by video (preferred) or by phone at 1-669-254-5252 with the meeting ID and passcode, as printed; the links not used for juvenile delinquency and dependency matters; the courthouse contacts.

Chapter 1: Adoption and Applicability of Rules, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 1 (Rules 1.1 to 1.6): the rules adopted under Government Code §68070 and Code of Civil Procedure §575.1, each effective on the date in parentheses after it (1.1); the repeal of prior rules (1.2); application to all Superior Court matters filed in the County of Lake (1.3); a supplement to the California Rules of Court (1.4); copies in the office of the clerk at the Lakeport courthouse and the Southlake Courthouse (1.5); and sanctions for non-compliance under Code of Civil Procedure §575.2, with those of §§128.5, 177.5 and 178 (1.6).

Chapter 10: Mandatory Settlement Conference, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 10 (Rules 10.1 to 10.6): mandatory settlement conferences under CRC § 3.1380 (10.1) in every civil proceeding with a trial estimated at one day or more, applications to excuse attendance not less than five (5) days before, and an excused person available by telephone (10.2); the personal presence of the parties, corporate officers, trial counsel and insurers' representatives (10.3); Rule 10.4, Vacating Conference, printed without text; settlement conference statements lodged and served at least ten days before, with the special damages and, in family law cases, financial documents exchanged at least 21 days before (10.5); and sanctions (10.6).

Chapter 11: Fees of Attorneys and Fiduciaries, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 11 (Rules 11.1 to 11.6): attorneys' fees in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings by the work actually performed, with a detailed statement (11.1); fees for extraordinary services in probate cases - the situations, the application's contents and payment ordinarily after the final accounting (11.2); the factors for fees of guardians and conservators (11.3); no fees or commissions before a court order (11.4); the default fee schedule - 25% of the first $1,000 ($300 minimum), then 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%, 2% and 2% of the next amounts (11.5); and unlawful detainer fees of $350 by default, $400 uncontested and $500 contested at trial (11.6).

Chapter 12: Small Claims, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 12 (Rules 12.1 to 12.4): the goal of disposing of 100 percent (100%) of small claims cases within 95 days after filing (12.1); trials calendared no sooner than 20 days and no later than 70 days from the issuance of the Plaintiff's Claim and Order, and continuances for service under Civil Code of Procedure § 116.570 (12.2); requests for postponement in writing at least ten days before the court date, with a $10.00 fee and notice to the other party (12.3); and dismissal without prejudice when the plaintiff does not appear, unless a continuance was requested in writing (12.4).

Chapter 13: Unlawful Detainers, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 13 (Rules 13.1 to 13.4): the disposition goals - 90% of unlawful detainer cases within sixty (60) days and 100% within ninety (90 days) (13.1); a status conference for cases not set for trial 25 days after filing (13.2); motions to quash no more than 5 days after the proof of service, set on the next available unlawful detainer calendar at least three days later, and other motions and demurrers at least five days later (13.3); and court trials set within five (5) to twenty (20) days, jury trials with a settlement conference within ten (10) days and trial within twenty (20) days, and jury fees of $150 deposited at least 5 calendar days before trial (13.4).

Chapter 14: Traffic, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 14 (Rule 14.1): a failure to appear on a traffic infraction under Vehicle Code § 40903 - deemed consent to trial in absentia or an election of trial by written declaration, adjudication on the citing document and the file, a guilty finding reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles, notice of the disposition and of the right to a trial de novo (the case then proceeding to civil assessment under Penal Code § 1214.1), and a hold under Vehicle Code Section 40509.5(b) that can lead to suspension under Vehicle Code § 13365(a)(2) (14.1).

Chapter 15: Judicial Arbitration, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 15 (Rules 15.1 to 15.6): judicial arbitration of civil actions not exempt under California Rules of Court §3.811(b) (15.1); mandatory arbitration where the amount in controversy will not exceed $50,000 for each plaintiff, unless the parties agree to mediation (15.2); the arbitration administrator and the presiding judge as the committee (15.3); the arbitration conference, with statements served and filed not later than ten (10) days before (15.4); the arbitration hearing list and removal from it (15.5); and hearings under California Rules of Court §3.823 and §3.824, with pleadings and an arbitration brief delivered not less than 5 days before (15.6).

Chapter 16: Teleconferencing Hearings and Conferences, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 16 (Rules 16.1, 16.2, 16.3, a second 16.3 and 16.5, as numbered): remote proceedings in civil cases under Code of Civil Procedure Section 367.75 and Rule 3.672 (16.1); hearings set for in-person appearances, each party's right to appear in person, and remote appearances encouraged in non-evidentiary proceedings (16.2); the civil cases covered, among them family law, probate, restraining order, unlawful detainer and small claims cases (16.3, Scope); local practice and procedure (16.3) - the court website's remote appearance information, which the party appearing remotely must follow (A); the Monday, Tuesday, and Friday calendars on which remote appearances are permitted on oral notice at the hearing, and remote appearances at any hearing on a domestic violence or gun violence restraining order petition (B); mandatory settlement conferences in person unless attendance is excused on a request filed no later than five (5) court days before, with a proposed order (CIV-020) (C); opposition to remote proceedings at an evidentiary hearing or trial on RA-015, with a meet and confer statement (D); and the hearing on the opposition (E); and remote trials and hearings - decorum, audio and video, the setting and the camera, witness lists and exhibit lists with duplicate exhibits lodged not less than 7 court days before, exhibits marked at the outset, subpoenas for remote witnesses, no recording except as ordered under CRC, 1.150, and protective orders (16.5).

Chapter 17: Civil Trials, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 17 (Rules 17.1 to 17.3): a jury trial in equity cases only on a written demand under CCP §631 (17.1); an attorney who testifies may not argue the case to the jury (17.2); and the civil pre-trial rule - pre-trial conference statements filed and served no later than seven (7) court days before trial (witnesses, a statement of the case, voir dire questions, a glossary, requests for judicial notice, proposed jury instructions and verdict forms, an exhibit list), a trial memorandum not to exceed seven (7) pages with points and authorities not to exceed fifteen (15) pages, a jury trial conference thirty (30) minutes before trial, motions in limine and oppositions no later than fourteen (14) and seven (7) court days before trial, five motions in limine deemed granted, and one attorney per party to examine a witness or prospective juror (17.3).

Chapter 18: Court Appointed Special Advocate, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 18 (Rules 18.1 to 18.13): the guidelines for the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program adopted as a rule of court (18.1); special advocates appointed for dependent and delinquent children, trained under the program (18.2); serving at the pleasure of the court (18.3); their functions (18.4); sworn officers of the court (18.5); specific duties set by order (18.6); the appointment order (18.7); access to records (18.8); mandated child abuse reporters (18.9); communication (18.10); timely notice of motions (18.11); calendar priority (18.12); and CASA reports submitted and served at least (3) three court days before the hearing (18.13).

Chapter 19: Domestic Violence Cases, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 19 (Rules 19.1 to 19.6, each number printed with a closing period): communication among courts on Criminal Protective Orders and child custody and visitation orders, as CRC, 5.445 requires (19.1); orders under Penal Code Section 136.2 between parties in a Family Code Section 6211 relationship (19.2); the inquiries of the District Attorney and the criminal court about minor children and existing orders, and the clerk's check of the court database (19.3); the inquiries of the court issuing child custody or visitation orders and of the Juvenile Court (19.4); orders that do not conflict, contact with the children permitted while the protected party is protected, and safe exchanges under Family Code Section 3100 (19.5); and modification of a Criminal Protective Order only in the criminal proceeding, by written motion with a proposed modified order (JC-Form CR-160), set for hearing at least 10 days from filing on at least 5 days notice (19.6).

Chapter 2: Administration, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 2 (Rules 2.1 to 2.4): the presiding judge elected by majority vote of the judges for a three year term (2.1); the assistant presiding judge (2.2); the Superior Court Executive Officer, appointed by the judges, with the powers of the Clerk of the Superior Court under Government Code Sections 71620 and 69840 (2.3); and a judge's vacation day under California Rules of Court rule 6.603, one full business day (2.4).

Chapter 20: Electronic Filing, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 20 (Rules 20.1 to 20.8): electronic filing under California Rules of Court, 2.252-2.259, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1010.6 and the notices or policies posted on the court website (20.1); permissive electronic filing in civil cases, petitions for domestic violence restraining orders among them, probate cases and family law proceedings (20.2); text searchable PDF, exhibits with bookmarks, and active hyperlinks (20.3); signatures (20.4); filing through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider, the list posted on the Court website and the provider's fees waived for governmental entities and fee waiver holders (20.5); papers received on a court day filed that day, and on a non-court day the next court day (20.6); paper (courtesy) copies within 7 court days for filings of more than 50 pages and for motions for summary judgment or summary adjudication and Anti-SLAPP motions (20.7); and the papers excluded from electronic filing, among them sealed records, peremptory challenges and original wills (20.8).

Chapter 3: General, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 3 (Rules 3.1 to 3.13): the clerks' offices open 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (3.1); papers presented for filing under CRC §§ 2.100 and 3.1110 through 3.1115, self-contained judgments and orders, and a form of order with every motion, petition or demurrer (3.2); an original and one copy of the proposed judgment, decree or order in uncontested matters presented no later than four (4) court days before the hearing (3.3); orders filed immediately, an endorsed copy with proof of service filed not later than five calendar days before the hearing (3.4); ex parte applications - uncontested ones submitted to the clerk at any time (one submitted after 12:00 P.M. (noon) unlikely to be reviewed that day), contested ones heard at 3:30 p.m. daily in department one and scheduled with its judicial assistant by 9:00 a.m. of the preceding court day, copies two (2) hours before the hearing, orders shortening or continuing time, re-applications after denial and stipulated judgments (3.5); the court-connected mediation program - the Civil Action Mediation Program for general civil cases under $50,000 for each plaintiff, the mediator chosen within 15 days from a list of not less than three (3), mediation completed within 60 days, voluntary and court calendar mediation, panel mediators, the first two (2) hours at no cost and a fee not to exceed $200 per hour by written agreement, and complaints (3.6); media coverage and recording only with the judge's permission (3.7); nunc pro tunc orders correcting clerical errors (3.8); toxic and hazardous materials and firearms in the courtroom (3.9); court reporters for all proceedings except traffic, small claims, misdemeanor, limited civil and unlawful detainer matters, and a certified reporter provided and paid for by the party otherwise (3.10); interpreters - notice at least five (5) days before the hearing where the law requires one, ten (10) days in all other cases (3.11); the appointment of an elisor by request for order with a supporting declaration and a proposed order (3.12); and court appointed attorney fees - applications no more often than once every 30 days and no later than 60 days after disposition, three case classes and their experience requirements, and rates of $120.00, $95.00 and $80.00 per hour (3.13).

Chapter 4: Criminal Proceedings, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 4 (Rules 4.1 to 4.10): discovery motions focused on items in dispute after meeting and conferring (4.1); pretrial motions served and filed under California Rules of Court §4.111 (4.2); Rule 4.3 eliminated 1/1/2022; the mandatory settlement and trial readiness conference - authority to settle, formal offers exchanged one week before, the Trial Readiness Checklist (LK-910) filed at least five (5) days before, the questions counsel should be ready to discuss, attendance of the lawyers who will try the case, and motions in limine no later than the trial assignment hearing (4.4); continuances only for good cause under Penal Code §1050 (4.5); felony sentencing - letters to the probation officer no later than 14 calendar days after conviction, and notice of intention to present evidence under Penal Code 1170, subd. (b) (4.6); transcripts of electronic recordings lodged by the trial assignment hearing (4.7); the presence of defendant and trial counsel at each mandatory appearance (4.8); two days' written notice to the prosecution before a time waiver is withdrawn (4.9); and petitions for mental health diversion under Penal Code section 1001.36 - the noticed application (Local Form LK-905 may be used), meeting and conferring, the initial review and prima facie hearing, the hearing in mental health court with any proposed protective order (local form LK-914), and review, termination and completion (4.10).

Chapter 5: Family Law, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 5 (Rules 5.1 to 5.10): family law proceedings under the Civil Law and Motion Rules (5.1); child, spousal and partner support - the child support case registry form, computer support printouts, a current Income and Expense Declaration or Financial Statement (Simplified), the last 3 state and federal income tax returns, the Santa Clara guideline formula for temporary support (40% of the payor's net income minus 50% of the payee's), and meeting and conferring before any matter on the family law calendar is heard (5.2); the Family Law Facilitator (5.3); mandatory, confidential child custody mediation without recommendations, a parent orientation workshop before mediation, and no attorneys in mediation sessions (5.4); evaluations under Family Code § 3110, the evaluator notified at least 20 days and subpoenaed at least five days before the hearing (5.5); mediator selection - no peremptory challenge, a challenge for cause within five days - and complaints (5.6); private mediation of other family issues (5.7); the Family Centered Case Review Program - case review conferences, the Family Law Status Report (LK-100), the time standards (approximately 60 and 180 days; filings fifteen (15) days before the mandatory settlement conference: LK-101, FL-150 or FL-155, FL-160 and LK-102), sanctions, reinstatement within 6 months and reconciliation (5.8); requests for emergency family law orders on FL-300 and FL-305 - the separate declaration regarding notice (Local Form LK-150 may be used), waiver of notice, requests deemed submitted at 10:00 a.m., notice and service, the contents of a request, opposition by 10:00 a.m. on the day of submission, set-aside requests and orders shortening time (5.9); and counsel appointed for a child under Family Code section 3150, the costs shared equally, and written complaints, with notice to the complainant within 90 days that appropriate action has been taken (5.10).

Chapter 6: Probate, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 6 (Rules 6.1 to 6.10): the chapter governs all proceedings under the Probate Code (6.1); matters submitted without appearance, the papers delivered within the time of rule 3.3 (6.2); a statutory bond from every non-resident personal representative unless all heirs waive it and the court approves (6.3); accounts conforming to Probate Code § 1061 through 1064 (6.4); an expert appointed to analyze a complex account, its cost surcharged where the account was unnecessarily voluminous or complex (6.5); claims of personal representatives allowed only on petition and notice (6.6); the bond statements on the inventory and appraisal (6.7); the bond where independent administration is authorized (6.8); lodged confidential supporting documents picked up or returned, or destroyed 45 days after the hearing (6.9); and court investigator fees - paid by the petitioner unless waived, and $220 half day or $440 full day when the investigator is subpoenaed (6.10).

Chapter 7: Law and Motion, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 7 (Rules 7.1 and 7.2): the rules of this chapter and of Chapter 3 govern all law and motion proceedings (7.1), with compliance with the Civil Law and Motion Rules (Title Two, Division II, California Rules of Court, commencing with rule 3.1100) (7.2).

Chapter 8: Case Management, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 8 (Rules 8.1 to 8.8): the case management rules under Government Code sections § 68070 and 68612 and the Trial Court Delay Reduction Act (8.1), for all general civil cases (8.2); time standards - service within 60 days of filing, proof of service within 10 days, responsive pleadings within 30 days (an extension not exceeding 15 days by stipulation), and default applications within 10 days (8.3); a case management conference after 135 days and its subjects (8.4); the case management conference statement no later than 15 days before the first conference (8.5); differential case management under CRC § 3.714 - Plan 1 (12 months), Plan 2 (18 months) and Plan 3 (24 months) (8.6); the case management conference order (8.7); and the dismissal calendar for cases filed more than 5 years before, with notice 50 days ahead and written opposition within 15 days (8.8).

Chapter 9: Setting Civil Cases for Trial and for Pre-Trial and Mandatory Settlement Conferences, Local Rules of the Superior Court of California, County of Lake (effective January 1, 2026); the court's Forms & Filings page (https://lake.courts.ca.gov/forms-filings) links the book (“View Lake County Local Rules”) at https://lake.courts.ca.gov/system/files/local-rules/local-rules-january-2026_v2.pdf, fetched 2026-10-10.

Chapter 9 (Rules 9.1 to 9.4): trial settings, trial assignment and mandatory settlement conferences by the presiding judge and the calendar coordinator, not the clerk (9.1); the civil active list (9.2); trial dates set by written notice of the calendar coordinator (9.3); and firm trial dates - continuances only on noticed motion and good cause (CRC § 3.1332) or a written stipulation stating good cause with a proposed order, and a current case management statement (JC Form CM 110) at least five (5) days before the case management date after a trial date is vacated (9.4).