Department 26's best practices and pre-trial orders: DV stipulations (dropped off in the D26 box); DV trials; e-mails; filings; non-DV long cause trials and their deadlines; remote and in-person appearances; the trial protocol; Zoom details.
California > First Appellate District > Contra Costa County > Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa > Department 26
Best Practices and Pre-Trial Orders DV Stipulations Dept. 26 will accept SIGNED written stipulations and orders, for consideration. This must be a stand-alone document. NON-CLETS stipulated restraining orders are prohibited. Parties must submit, with the Stipulation, an Amended DV -110 (TRO), Amended DV -140 (if applicable regarding custody and visitation), or an Amended DV -130 (ROAH). The three
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