Department 35: mandatory settlement conferences in person unless the parties agree to appear by Zoom and the court so orders (Local Rule 5.7(a)); long cause and trials in person; short cause calendars by Zoom without an Order to Appear Remotely; the Zoom details.
California > First Appellate District > Contra Costa County > Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa > Department 35
Best Practices Mandatory Settlement Conference In person appearance is required, unless parties agree to appear via Zoom and the Court so orders, per Local Rule 5.7(a). All parties and counsel must appear on the same platform. Long Cause and Trials In person is required unless otherwise directed by the Court. Department 35 Zoom Appearance For short cause calendars, Order to Appear Remotely is not
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