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Chapter 2 (Rules 2.0 to 2.15): except where eFiling is mandatory under Rule 2.5, one (1) original in a format pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.100 et seq., secure binding through clipping or rubber-banding, and up to two (2) copies to confirm, exhibit attachments separated by a standard size sheet of paper with a title identifying the sequence of the exhibit, a self-addressed, stamped envelope for the return of endorsed-filed copies (documents forwarded without one placed in a holding bin for thirty days, then discarded), and a complaint filed on demand except for noncompliance with Rule 2.100 et seq, these local rules or the filing fee, unsigned complaints not filed without court order (2.0); documents not filed, received, or forwarded to the Judge without the full, correct filing fee or an approved application for waiver of fees, the Court Collection Division, which the court authorizes to verify the information in the Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs, the recovery of waived fees within three years on a change in financial condition, a $20 fee for filing a stipulation and order, and for a returned check the reimbursement and a $25 insufficient check charge in cash or cashier’s check, the papers covered by the returned check stricken from the Court’s record if both are not paid (2.1); motions in limine and trial briefs filed prior to the Criminal and Civil Trial Confirmation hearing, usually two weeks prior to the trial date, the parties to lodge joint jury instructions in civil jury trials five (5) judicial days prior to the trial date, family law trial briefs filed five (5) judicial days prior to the trial/hearing date with a courtesy copy for the trial judge, the court may refuse to consider late filed trial briefs and motions in limine absent good cause, a document presented on the day of the hearing filed in the courtroom in addition to the Processing Counter, and, except where eFiling is mandatory, a paper submitted to the Clerk before 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (except legal holidays) on the day it is due deemed timely filed (2.2); requests for continuances of settlement conferences, case management conferences or trials made with supporting declarations and the proper filing fee and heard by the Department or Judge assigned to the case (a firm continuance policy), law and motion matters continued by written stipulation filed with the Court or by oral agreement with written notification and proof of service filed before the hearing, no more than twice without leave of court and not on a request less than five (5) court days before the hearing absent good cause, a $20 fee for the continuance of any calendared event at a party’s request (GC70617(c)(1)), payable when the request is made, the event dropped from the calendar if the fee is not paid before the continued event, a $60 fee for the continuance of any trial, ex parte matters in strict accordance with CRC, Rule 3.1200 et seq., the applicant to file the ex parte request and all supporting documentation with the clerk of the court, Orders to Shorten Time considered only with the proposed moving papers, ex parte hearing dates and times set by the Court if requested by the Judge and moving papers served by personal delivery, fax, express mail or similar means whenever practicable, applications for attorney’s fees supported by competent evidence for the “lodestar” determination of Serrano v. Priest (1977) 20 Cal.3d 25, the clerk to enter open book attorneys’ fees of $960, or 25 percent of the obligation, whichever is less, on a debt owing by a natural person for personal, family, or household purposes and $1200, or 25 percent, for all other book accounts (CC § 1717.5(a)), a declaration identifying the paragraph of the parties’ agreement where there is a written agreement, and in all other cases the Court to determine the amount of the reasonable fee (CCP § 585 (a)) (2.3); a printed minute order form’s checked or filled-in portions deemed the order of the Court and the portions not checked or left blank purposefully omitted, and a claim for payment by the County of Glenn or the Court submitted on the County of Glenn General Claim form or the Superior Court of California General Claim form, its top half completed by the claimant, dated and signed, with the claimant’s Social Security number and/or federal tax identification number, to the Court Executive Officer or the Judge upon whose order the services were rendered (2.4); the court requires electronic filing of documents, pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure sec. 1010.6 and California Rules of Court, Rule 2.250 et seq., in Juvenile Dependency Matters, All Civil Matters, All Probate Matters, All Family Law Matters (including Department of Child Support Services matters), self-represented parties exempt under California Rule of Court 2.253(b)(2) but encouraged to participate voluntarily, and permits the electronic filing of documents for all case types not enumerated, including Criminal (Felony/Misdemeanors), Traffic/Infractions, and Juvenile Delinquency matters, the approved Electronic Filing Service Providers (EFSP’s) listed on the Court’s website at www.glenncourt.ca.gov, documents electronically transmitted at any time of the day and acceptance for filing deemed to occur on the date the document was received (CCP sec. 1010.6(b)(3)), the clerk’s ability to reject deficient filings not limited, and the items that may not be electronically filed: any will, codicil, a bond or undertaking, subpoenaed documents, financial institution, care facility or escrow documents (Probate Code Sec. 2620), California state vital records forms, attachments/exhibits that cannot be accurately transmitted, trial exhibits, lodge documents, documents for cases under seal, copy requests and a Labor Commissioner deposit of cash or check - the Labor Commissioner Appeal filed electronically but not processed until the award is deposited, in person or through the mail, within five (5) court days - the rule controlling over any other local rule concerning the filing of documents (2.5); papers presented for filing by attorneys/parties who have not been properly substituted in as attorney of record accepted and marked “Received” rather than “Filed” (2.6); cases with different numbers filed with reference to the same proceeding consolidated, on the Court’s own motion, with the file bearing the lowest number, the “lead file”, all documents filed after consolidation to bear its case number, and the Clerk to transfer all documents in the consolidated files to the lead file except a copy of the order of consolidation (2.7); only the bailiff(s) providing courtroom security, an individual described in PC § 830.1(a) and State Traffic Officers in the employ of the California Highway Patrol (unless appearing as a party) may carry a weapon into a courtroom, a weapon worn not visible unless the individual is in uniform, and an individual not in uniform authorized to carry a weapon to notify the courtroom bailiff (2.8); all persons who appear in any courtroom to dress appropriately, the bailiff on duty, under the supervision of the judges, with the authority to enforce the rule - hats not permitted unless worn for religious purposes, shoes worn, shorts not worn, and glasses with darkened lenses not permitted except when prescribed or worn for medical reasons (2.9); the court does not routinely provide court reporters except in proceedings for criminal domestic violence, preliminary calendar, felony law and motion, criminal trial confirmation, juvenile delinquency and juvenile dependency, adoptions, drug court, prop 36, behavioral health and criminal jury trials and other proceedings where required by law, parties who desire a court reporter for other proceedings to make their own arrangements, a party granted a waiver of court fees and costs may request an official court reporter, parties who do not qualify responsible for a pro-rata share of the fees, court reporters provided in accordance with Gov. Code §68086 and CRC 2.956, and court reporters or electronic recording not regularly provided for requests for orders or motions in family law matters (CRC 5.123) (2.10); interpreters provided by the Court where required by law, counsel to notify the Court that an interpreter is required fourteen (14) days before the hearing or a shorter time upon a showing of good cause (2.11); failure to comply with any provisions of the Local Rules may result in the imposition of sanctions pursuant to CCP § 575.2 (2.12); the Clerk of the Superior Court, or the Clerk’s authorized representative or designee, appointed as elisor to sign a document a party fails to execute, the application and proposed order to designate “The Clerk of the Court or Designee” and for whom and in what capacity the elisor signs, made ex parte or by emergency request in family law, the application not to set forth a specific court employee, the order to identify the documents being signed (a deed by its type, escrow documents listed separately) with a highlighted sample copy attached, the declaration to include specific facts establishing the necessity, the moving party to contact Court Administration to arrange the signing, the appointed elisor to complete the actual signing within up to three (3) court days, and the applicant to arrange for a notary public for documents requiring notarization (2.13); remote appearances authorized for civil and juvenile matters under CCP § 367.75 and CRC, rule 3.672 and for criminal matters in select circumstances and proceedings under PC § 977, 977.2, and 977.3, each appearance subject to CRC, rule 1.150 and the general rules - courtroom civility and decorum, sufficient internet speed and an indoor location free from distraction, no scheduling conflicts or other distracting activity, any recording prohibited, and the Court’s options when a party is not connected or has insufficient video or audio quality - CourtCall as the conference call provider for telephonic appearances, at 1-888-882-6878 (in civil matters notice of the telephonic appearance orally at the time of the hearing, in criminal matters a written request at least five (5) calendar days prior to the hearing by filing amotion, in juvenile matters a request at least five (5) calendar days prior by contacting the Juvenile Division by phone or filing a written request or motion), and Zoom as the platform for video appearances - in civil matters a Notice of Remote Appearance (form RA-010) at least ten (10) court days before an evidentiary hearing or small claims trial or five (5) court days before all other hearings and an Opposition to remote Proceedings at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial (form RA-015) at least five (5) court days before, in criminal matters a motion at least five (5) court days before the hearing, in juvenile dependency matters a Request to Appear Remotely-Juvenile Dependency (form RA-025) at least ten (10) court days before the hearing and a Request to Compel Physical Presence-Juvenile Dependency (form RA- 030) at least five (5) court days before, in juvenile justice matters (evidentiary as defined by CRC, rule 3.672) the Notice of Remote Appearance (form RA-010) and the Opposition (form RA-015), and for a hearing set with less than ten (10) days’ advance notice, notice of intent or objection no later than 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the proceeding, the Court to schedule an authorized video conference and provide the connection information (2.14); and parties who require the use of the Court’s audio/visual presentation equipment, or of non-court provided equipment, to complete a Request for Courtroom Audio Visual Presentation Equipment (form AV) and submit the completed form to the Clerk’s Office no later than five (5) court days before the date the equipment is to be utilized (for a court date set less than five (5) court days before the hearing, at the time the hearing is set or by the close of business on that day), a party with non-court provided equipment to confirm with the Clerk’s Office a minimum of five (5) court days before it is scheduled to be used that it is working properly and compatible with any court equipment, no responsibility of court staff or Sheriff’s Deputies to assist in operating or setting up non-court provided equipment, and the matter to proceed without use of the equipment if a party is unable to operate, connect, or set it up in a reasonable period of time (2.15).
CHAPTER 2. GENERAL 2.0 PAPERS A. FILING OF DOCUMENTS Except in cases where eFiling is mandatory as provided in Rule 2.5, parties are required to file the following copies of documents: 1. One (1) original in a format pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.100 et seq. Secure binding shall be accomplished through clipping or rubber-banding. Secure binding in this fashion, in lieu of other bin
Reviewer note: Composed 2026-10-12 (California T4 Glenn build 2026-10-12) from BenchPath custody ca/t4/ca-glenn/docs/forms-and-filings/glenn-county-local-rules-court-effective-1-1-2026.pdf (the court's rule book, its cover “GLENN COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT LOCAL RULES OF COURT Effective January 1, 2026”, as fetched 2026-10-12; 1023437 bytes, sha256 9afef5cd2a39956be24b1f9f46c288fa5b1f4479b2b3a6a11bd34eb5e91e99fc; 73 pages; this part PDF pages 17 to 32, printed pages 4 to 19) with the shared verbatim composer (v2 reflow): the General Provisions and the rules (PDF pages 14 to 68, printed 1 to 55 - pages 14 and 15 both print 1) composed as one text and cut at the introduction's heading (“RULES OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF GLENN”) and the eight chapter headings, each matched once at a line start (a chapter may begin mid-page); the text after the “ALPHABETICAL INDEX” line on PDF page 68 (the index's first entries) cut off; the running header of pages 14 and 15 (“Superior Court of California, County of Glenn”) and every page's number removed as chrome, with the second drawing of Rule 3.2(A)(1)'s bold phrase the Word export drew twice at one place (43 glyphs; the page shows it once) - 58 chrome lines; lines reflowed into the rules' paragraphs, each rule's number set with its title, each lettered or numbered subdivision starting a line and each rule's history (“(Effective ...)”) on a line of its own; Chapter 8's two ruled tables of local forms (PDF pages 66 to 68) set row by row; the strike report (review/strike-report-2026-10-12.txt) lists 2 struck runs on 2 pages, both outside the rules (an invisible stroke in the contents, a struck index entry) - the book is composed without strike-out; 3 whitespace-only fixes (build/book-fixes.json: three terms of the General Provisions' definitions - “Clerk”, “CC” and “GCRC”, each printed on a row of its own - set apart from the line the reflow ran them into); the vertical-gap, short-line, page-break, bold, false-break, fragment and row audits (custody file book_extra_audits.py; review/book-extra-audits-2026-10-12.txt and review/book-audits-after-fixes-2026-10-12.txt) list candidates read one by one (build/book_fixes.py) - five words the page itself breaks between two lines with a letter or two lost (“im” / “rtance” and others), carried as printed with three more of the kind, one page break inside a paragraph, and the tables' rows; proof 1 (whitespace-only) and proof 2 (same character multiset as the text layer minus chrome) pass. The cover (PDF page 1), the adoption page (2), the list of effective dates (3 to 7), the table of contents (8 to 13) and the alphabetical index (68 to 73) belong to no card. Review note: Rule 2.2(C) deems a paper submitted to the Clerk before 4:30 p.m. timely filed, while the Hours page (held) gives the Clerk’s Office hours as “8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.” (effective January 1, 2025) and the Civil Cases page (held) files papers “between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm”; Rule 2.5(B) lists the approved providers “on the Court’s website at www.glenncourt.ca.gov”, the court’s former address, while the eFiling Information page (carded) points to the Odyssey eFileCA website (a review task). Carried as printed: Rule 2.5(C) “deemed ot occur”; Rule 2.10(A)(3) refers to “GCRC 2.10A, B and C”, though Rule 2.10 has only subdivision A; Rule 2.13 “appointment o an elisor” (the page prints the letter on a line of its own); Rule 2.14(C)(2)(a) “by filing amotion”; Rule 2.15 prints no history line.
Division XI: information forms for data processing (Rule 11.2); required action - action taken on all calendared cases and a future date always set (Rule 11.19); and pro tem judges - an attorney named as a plaintiff in a civil or small claims case may not sit as a judge pro-tem during the case or within six months following its resolution, nor one named as a defendant in two or more such cases (Rule 11.22). Rules 11.1, 11.3 to 11.5, 11.7 to 11.18, 11.20 and 11.21 are repealed, and Rule 11.6 (voluntary arbitration; see Local Rule 10.2) was repealed and renumbered.
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CHAPTER 2. GENERAL 2.0 PAPERS A. FILING OF DOCUMENTS Except in cases where eFiling is mandatory as provided in Rule 2.5, parties are required to file the following copies of documents: 1. One (1) original in a format pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.100 et seq. Secure binding shall be accomplished through clipping or rubber-banding. Secure binding in this fashion, in lieu of other binding or staples, expedites the court’s ability to convert the document into digital format and allows for greater public access to the digital case files, as permitted by law or rule. Exhibit attachments to pleadings shall be separated by a standard size sheet of paper with a title identifying the sequence of the exhibit. 2. Up to two (2) copies to confirm each document. Parties are encouraged to take their conformed copies to make additional copies as needed. (Effective 1/1/20, Amended 1/1/26) B. RETURN ENVELOPE A self-addressed, stamped envelope must be provided for the return of endorsed-filed copies. Documents forwarded without a return envelope will be placed in a holding bin for a period of thirty- (30) days, after which time they will be discarded. (Effective 7/1/19) C. COMPLAINT TO BE FILED ON DEMAND Except for noncompliance with Rule 2.100 et seq of the California Rules of Court, these local rules, or the failure to pay the filing fee without a court order waiving the fee, a complaint must be filed on demand and may not be refused. However, any obvious discrepancy may be pointed out to the filing party, so that the error can be corrected prior to filing. Once filed, any corrections must proceed by amendment or court order; a party cannot alter papers to correct mistakes once the complaint is filed with the court. Unsigned complaints will not be filed without court order. (Effective 7/1/19) 2.1 PAYMENT OF FILING FEES A. FILING FEE Documents shall not be filed, received, or forwarded to the Judge for review unless the full, correct filing fee, or an approved application for waiver of fees, accompanies such document. (Effective 7/1/19) B. FEE WAIVERS 1. VERIFICATION OF INFORMATION PROVIDED IN APPLICATION Superior Court of California, County of Glenn hereby authorizes the Court Collection Division, or his/her agents, to verify all information provided in the Application for Waiver of Court Fees and Costs (hereinafter called "Application"). Should erroneous information be discovered, penalties may be assessed and/or the documents filed thereunder may be stricken by the Court. 2. RECOVERY OF WAIVED FEES At any time within three years after the Court has granted a litigant permission to proceed in forma pauperis, the Clerk or Court Collection Division may notify the Court of any change in financial condition, which may enable the litigant to pay all, or a portion of the fees and costs, which had been waived. The Court may authorize the Clerk or the Court Collection Division to require the litigant to appear before and be examined by the Court. The Court may then order the litigant to pay to the Court such sum and in such a manner as the Court deems appropriate given the litigant's ability to pay. (Effective 7/1/19) C. STIPULATION AND ORDER The fee for filing a stipulation and order, regardless of the title of said document, is $20. Unless such fee accompanies the document(s) when presented, the documents will not be processed. (Effective 7/1/19) D. RETURNED CHECKS Pursuant to CCP § 411.20 regarding a check which is returned without payment, the payor shall pay, in addition to reimbursement for the returned check, $25 insufficient check charge to Superior Court of California, County of Glenn in cash or cashier's check. If both the reimbursement and the insufficient check charges are not paid within said time limit, any papers covered by the returned check will be stricken from the Court's record. (Effective 7/1/19) 2.2 TIME FOR FILING PAPERS A. MOTIONS IN LIMINE; TRIAL BRIEFS 1. MOTIONS IN LIMINE; TRIAL BRIEFS Motions in limine and trial briefs must be filed prior to the Criminal and Civil Trial Confirmation hearing, usually two weeks prior to the trial date or at such other time as the Court may order. 2. CIVIL JURY TRIALS The parties will lodge joint jury instructions five (5) judicial days prior to the trial date or at such other time as the court may order. The joint instructions will include all instructions to be offered by any party. Any instructions on which the parties do not agree will be tabbed. 3. FAMILY LAW Trial briefs must be filed five (5) judicial days prior to the trial/hearing date, with a courtesy copy provided for the trial judge. 4. LATE FILED PAPERS Jury trials by necessity involve imposition upon the personal and business lives of the citizens who discharge their civic duty by their service. Trials and hearings require substantial preparation in advance by the judges and staff. Failure to timely file papers as required by this rule causes delay, is therefore discourteous, and subverts the efficient administration of justice. Accordingly, absent good cause shown, the court may refuse to consider late filed trial briefs and motions in limine. (Effective 7/1/19, Amended 1/1/26) B. FILING OF LATE MOTION PAPERS Any document presented for filing on the day of the hearing shall be filed in the courtroom in addition to the Processing Counter. (Effective 7/1/19) C. COMPUTATION OF TIME Except for cases where eFiling is mandatory as provided in Rule 2.5, a paper submitted before 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (except for legal holidays) to the Clerk on the day the paper is due is deemed timely filed. (Effective 7/1/19, Amended 1/1/26) 2.3 CALENDARED MATTERS A. CONTINUANCES 1. TRIALS, SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES, CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES This Court practices a firm continuance policy. Requests for continuances of settlement conferences, case management conferences, or trials, whether contested or uncontested, are to be requested with supporting declarations and proper filing fee. Motions for continuance shall be heard by the Department or Judge assigned to the case. (Effective 7/1/19) 2. LAW AND MOTION MATTERS Requests for continuances of Law and Motion matters shall be made as follows: a. By written stipulation of the parties or counsel filed with the Court; or b. By oral agreement of the parties, provided the requesting party files with the Court, prior to the date and time set for the hearing, written notification with proof of service to opposing party/counsel. c. No law and motion matter will be continued more than twice without leave of court first obtained. d. No continuance will be granted if requested less than five (5) court days prior to the date set for hearing absent a showing of good cause. (Effective 7/1/19) 3. FEE FOR CONTINUANCE OF CALENDARED EVENT-CIVIL/FAMILY LAW The fee for continuance of any calendared event, which is continued at the request of a party, is $20 (GC70617(c)(1). This fee is payable at the time the request is made, whether orally or in writing. If the request is made orally in open court, the Clerk's minutes shall reflect who made the request and whether the $20 fee was paid. If the $20 fee is not paid prior to the date of the continued event, the event will be dropped from the calendar, to be reset only upon the re-filing of all moving papers. Superior Court of California, County of Glenn will not accept a portion of the $20 nor be responsible for collecting the balance from the other party. The entire $20 is due immediately upon the request being made. The fee for continuance of any trial, which is continued at the request of a party, is $60. (Effective 7/1/19) B. EX PARTE APPLICATION/ORDER 1. SUBMITTING PLEADINGS AND/OR SCHEDULING HEARINGS a. All ex parte matters shall be conducted in strict accordance with CRC, Rule 3.1200 et seq. b. Except for matters for which no personal appearance is required per CRC, Rule 3.1207, the ex parte applicant, or his or her counsel shall file the ex parte request and all supporting documentation to the clerk of the court. c. Ex parte applications for Orders to Shorten Time will be considered only when accompanied by the proposed moving papers. Orders to Shorten Time will be filed only when the motion has been previously filed or is simultaneously filed. d. If requested by the Judge, ex parte hearings dates and times will be set by the Court and will be heard only after each party with papers to present has given them to the Court and other affected party’s counsel, and after both Court and counsel have had adequate time to review them. Therefore, whenever practicable, moving papers should be served on the affected party or that party’s attorney by personal delivery, fax, express mail, or similar means before the hearing. (Effective 7/1/19) C. ATTORNEY FEES 1. ATTORNEY FEES All application for attorney’s fees, in both opposed and unopposed matters, except where the amount of fees is set by law, shall be supported by competent evidence sufficient for the Court to make the “lodestar” determination enunciated in Serrano v. Priest (1977) 20 Cal.3d 25. (Effective 7/1/19) 2. ATTORNEY FEES IN CIVIL MATTERS When the Clerk will enter Judgment for Attorney Fees: Open Book Fees: If the complaint pleads a cause of action on Open Book Account for a debt owing by a natural person for goods, money or services, which were primarily for personal, family, or household purposes, the clerk, will enter a requested award of attorneys’ fees of $960, or 25 percent of the obligation, whichever is less. For all other book accounts, attorney’s fees will be $1200, or 25 percent of the obligation, whichever is less. CC § 1717.5(a). If, however, there is a written agreement between the parties signed by the party to be charged, open books fees will not be entered unless the agreement contains a statement that the prevailing party in any action between the parties is entitled to fees provided by § 1717.5. Persons requesting that the clerk enter an award of open book fees must submit a declaration identifying the paragraph of the parties’ agreement compliant to the requirements of § 1717.5. If the agreement is not appended to the complaint, it must be appended to the declaration. All Other Cases: Because the Glenn County Superior Court does not have an attorney’s fees schedule, the Clerk will not ministerially enter an award of attorneys’ fees in any other circumstance. Rather, the Court will determine the amount of the reasonable fee. CCP § 585 (a). When the Court will enter Judgment for Attorney’s fees: Contract/Statutory Fees: Because the Glenn County Superior Court does not have an attorney’s fee schedule, in contract cases where the contact provides for attorney’s fees to the prevailing party, or in cases where entitlement to fees is established by statute (excluding open book accounts.), application must be made for the Court to fix the amount of the reasonable fee. CCP § 585(a). Sufficiency of Showing: A showing sufficient to support an award of attorney’s fees must be verified by counsel and must conform to the requirements enunciated in Serrano v. Priest (1977) 20 Cal.3d 25, 48-49. Declarations which state a claim for fees with no itemization, or which otherwise present insufficient evidence for the court to make the so-called “lodestar” determination will be rejected. (Effective 7/1/19) 2.4 LOCAL FORMS A. PRINTED MINUTE ORDER FORMS Whenever a printed minute order form is used by a Clerk or the Court, those portions checked or filled in shall be deemed to be the order of the Court, and those portions not checked or left blank shall be deemed to be purposefully omitted from the order. (Effective 7/1/19) B. PAYMENT OF CLAIMS Any party submitting a claim for payment by the County of Glenn, or the Court, whether for services rendered per court order or related expenses, must submit his/her claim upon the County of Glenn General Claim form or the Superior Court of California General Claim form. The top half of the form must be completed by the claimant, dated and signed, and must include claimant's Social Security number and/or federal tax identification number. The completed form must be submitted to the Court Executive Officer or the Judge upon whose order the services were rendered. (Effective 7/1/19) 2.5 ELECTRONIC FILING A. AUTHORITY 1. Mandatory Electronic Filing: The Superior Court of California, County of Glenn, requires electronic filing of documents pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure sec. 1010.6 and California Rules of Court, Rule 2.250 et seq. for the following Case Types/Categories: a. Juvenile Dependency Matters; b. All Civil Matters; c. All Probate Matters; d. All Family Law Matters (including Department of Child Support Services matters). 2. Self-Represented parties are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements pursuant to California Rule of Court 2.253(b)(2) but are encouraged to participate voluntarily in filing electronically. 3. Permissive Electronic Filing: The Superior Court of California, County of Glenn, permits the electronic filing of documents pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedures sec. 1010.6 and California Rules of Court, Rule 2.250 et seq. for all case types not enumerated in subsection (A), including but not limited to Criminal (Felony/Misdemeanors), Traffic/Infractions, and Juvenile Delinquency matters. (Effective 1/1/26) B. ELECTRONIC FILING SERVICE PROVIDERS Approved Electronic Filing Service Providers (EFSP’s) are listed on the Court’s website at www.glenncourt.ca.gov. (Effective 1/1/26) C. FILING DATES AND TIMES Documents may be electronically transmitted to the Court at any time of the day. Acceptance of documents for filing shall be deemed ot occur on the date the document was received by the Court in accordance with CCP sec. 1010.6(b)(3). Nothing in this section shall limit the clerk’s ability to reject deficient filings. (Effective 1-1-26) D. LIMITATIONS ON FILINGS Notwithstanding any other provision of law or of this rule, the following items may not be electronically filed: a. Any Will, codicil; b. Bond or undertaking; c. Subpoenaed documents; d. Financial institution documents, care facility documents or escrow documents as defined under Probate Code Sec. 2620, submitted by conservators, guardians, or trustees of court supervised trusts; e. California state vital records forms; f. Any documents with attachments/exhibits that cannot be accurately transmitted via electronic filing due to size or type; g. Documents typically submitted during the course of a proceeding (e.g. Trial exhibits); h. Lodge Documents; i. Documents for cases under seal; j. Copy Requests; k. Labor Commissioner deposit of cash or check. While the Labor Commissioner Appeal must be filed electronically, it will not be processed until the filing party has deposited the award with the Court. The deposit must be made in person or through the mail and must be completed within five (5) court days of submitting the Appeal for filing with the Court. E. CONTROLLING AUTHORITY To the extent this Rule 2.5 conflicts with any other local rule concerning the filing of documents with the Court, this rule controls. (Effective 1/1/26) 2.6 SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEYS Papers presented for filing by attorneys/parties who have not been properly substituted in as attorney of record, whether the party was previously in pro per or represented by counsel, will be accepted and marked "Received" rather than "Filed." (Effective 7/1/19) 2.7 CONSOLIDATION WITH THE LOWEST NUMBER Whenever it appears that two or more cases with different numbers have been filed with reference to the same proceeding, the Court may, on its own motion, consolidate all the matters with the file bearing the lowest number. The file bearing the lower or lowest number will be referred to as the "lead file." All documents filed after consolidation shall bear the case number of the lead file. Upon consolidation, the Clerk shall transfer all documents in the consolidated files to the lead file except for a copy of the order of consolidation. (Effective 7/1/19) 2.8 PROHIBITION OF FIREARMS IN THE COURTROOM The only individuals who may carry a weapon into a courtroom are: (1) the bailiff(s) providing courtroom security; (2) an individual described in PC § 830.1(a); (3) State Traffic Officers in the employ of the California Highway Patrol, unless the individual is appearing as a party to the action before the Court. Unless the individual is in uniform, any weapon must be worn in a fashion where it is not visible. An individual not in uniform who is authorized to carry a weapon pursuant to this rule shall notify the courtroom bailiff of the fact that he/she is armed. (Effective 7/1/19) 2.9 DRESS POLICY All persons who appear in any courtroom shall dress appropriately. The bailiff on duty, under the supervision of the judges, shall have the authority to enforce this rule and prevent the public or any other person with inappropriate attire from entering the courtroom. Hats shall not be permitted unless worn for religious purposes. Shoes shall be worn. Shorts shall not be worn. Glasses with darkened lenses shall not be permitted except when prescribed or worn for medical reasons. (Effective 7/1/19) 2.10 COURT REPORTERS A. REPORTED PROCEEDINGS Notice is hereby given that Superior Court of California, County of Glenn does not routinely provide court reporters, except in proceedings for criminal domestic violence, preliminary calendar, felony law and motion, criminal trial confirmation, juvenile delinquency and juvenile dependency, adoptions, drug court, prop 36, behavioral health and criminal jury trials and other proceedings where the Court may be required by law on request to provide a transcript of proceedings. Parties who desire to have a court reporter present for any other proceedings must make their own arrangements with any reporting service they desire. A party who has been granted a waiver of court fees and costs may request the services of an official court reporter for a proceeding for which a reporter is not normally available and for which electronic recording is not provided. Party(ies) to the case who do not qualify for a waiver of court fees and costs will be responsible for a pro-rata share of the fees. 1. The court shall provide court reporters in accordance with Gov. Code §68086 and CRC 2.956. 2. Pursuant to CRC 5.123 Glenn County Superior Court does not regularly provide court reporters or electronic recording for requests for orders or motions in family law matters. 3. Parties may obtain a reporter for proceedings other than those listed in GCRC 2.10A, B and C by making their own arrangements with a court reporting service. (Effective 7/1/19) 2.11 COURT INTERPRETERS Interpreters are provided by the Court in actions where the Court is required to do so by law. In such cases, counsel shall notify the Court that an interpreter is required fourteen (14) days before the hearing or a shorter time upon a showing of good cause. (Effective 7/1/19) 2.12 SANCTIONS Failure to comply with any provisions of the Local Rules may result in the imposition of sanctions pursuant to CCP § 575.2. (Effective 7/1/19) 2.13 ELISORS Where one of the parties fails to execute a document necessary to carry out a court order, the Clerk of the Superior Court, or the Clerk’s authorized representative or designee, may be appointed as elisor to sign the document. When applying for an appointment of an elisor, the application and proposed order must designate “The Clerk of the Court or Designee” as the elisor and indicate for whom the elisor is being appointed and in what capacity they are to sign the document. An application for appointment o an elisor may be made ex parte or by emergency request in family law. The application must not set forth a specific court employee. The order must expressly identify the document(s) being signed and a copy of the document(s) must be attached to the proposed order. The original document, presented for signature by the elisor must match the copy of the document attached to the proposed order. The order shall clearly identify the documents: A deed must state the type of deed (i.e. grant deed, interspousal transfer deed, et cetera). Escrow documents must be listed separately (i.e. Escrow Instruction Dated, Disclosure Regarding Real Estate Agency Relationship, Hazard Report, et cetera). The sample copy shall be highlighted in the location(s) where the elisor is to sign his/her name. Beneath the signature line(s) on the sample copy the moving party shall print the language being requested to identify the elisor’s signature. The declaration supporting the application must include specific facts establishing the necessity for the appointment of an elisor. If the Court grants the application of an elisor, the moving party shall contact Court Administration to arrange for a time for the actual signing of the documents. The appointed elisor has up to three (3) court days to complete the actual signing of the documents. Any exceptions to the three-day period shall be addressed on a case-by-case basis by the Court. If the elisor is signing documents requiring notarization, the applicant must arrange for a notary public to be present when the elisor signs the documents. (Effective 1/1/2020) 2.14 REMOTE APPEARANCES A. DEFINITION AND AUTHORIZATION “Remote appearances” refer to appearances for a court hearing made by remote technology by a party, as defined by California Rules of Court (CRC), rule 3.672(c). Remote appearances are generally authorized for civil and juvenile matters pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) § 367.75 and CRC, rule 3.672 and shall remain in effect concurrently with CCP § 367.75 and CRC, rule 3.672. Remote appearances may be authorized for criminal matters in select circumstances and proceedings pursuant to Penal Code (PC) § 977, 977.2, and 977.3. B. GENERAL RULES By choosing to voluntarily appear remotely for any case type, all parties, defendants and/or attorneys acknowledge and agree to the following general rules regarding a remote appearance. All persons and appearances under the guidelines of this Rule are subject to CRC, rule 1.150. Persons and appearances made under this Rule are representing familiarity and compliance with CRC, rule 1.150. 1. All rules of courtroom civility and decorum apply to a remote appearance. A remote appearance is the equivalent of an in-person appearance and any actions that occur in the hearing are subject to all applicable rules, statutes, and laws and are enforceable in the same manner as if the attendee was in the courtroom. 2. It is the sole responsibility of the party appearing remotely, either by audio or video, to ensure they have sufficient internet speed and/or connectivity as well as an appropriate indoor location with no background noise or disruptions. By voluntarily appearing remotely, the person appearing remotely agrees to appear from an indoor location free from distraction or other noise. The Court retains the discretion, in the interest of justice, to terminate the remote appearance if there is a disruption, noise, misconduct, a communication problem, a technical problem, or other issues which interfere with the pro per hearing of a matter. 3. If the party making the remote appearance is not connected at the time the Court calls the case, or if the party has insufficient video or audio quality during, the Court shall have the following options: a. The Court may consider alternative communication with the party who is not connected or whose connection is problematic. b. The Court may consider continuing the hearing and/or requiring in-person appearances. c. In the interest of justice, the Court may proceed with the hearing and/or make rulings in the absence of an appearance. 4. Parties shall not have any scheduling conflicts when making a remote appearance and shall be available to participate in the hearing when the case is called by the Court. 5. Parties shall not be engaged in any other distracting activity while participating in the scheduled hearing. 6. Any recording of a remote appearance is prohibited. C. The Court provides for telephonic appearances as listed below. The Court provides CourtCall as the conference call provider, to be contacted at 1-888-882-6878. 1. In Civil matters: a. The Court generally authorizes telephonic appearances. Parties may give notice of their telephonic appearance orally at the time of the hearing. 2. In Criminal matters: a. The Court may authorize telephonic appearances in select circumstances and proceedings pursuant to PC §§ 977, 977.2, and 977.3. Parties must submit a written request at least five (5) calendar days prior to the hearing by filing amotion. 3. In Juvenile matters: a. The Court may authorize telephonic appearances. Parties must submit a request at least five (5) calendar days prior to the hearing by either: i. Contacting the Juvenile Division by phone; or ii. Filing a written request or motion. D. The Court provides for video appearances as listed below. The Court provides for video appearances using Zoom as the platform. 1. In Civil matters: a. Parties must file and serve a Notice of Remote Appearance (form RA-010) at least ten (10) court days before the hearing for an evidentiary hearing or small claims trial, or five (5) court days before all other hearings. b. In response to a notice of a remote appearance by video for an evidentiary hearing or small claims trial, a party may file and serve an Opposition to remote Proceedings at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial (form RA-015) at least five (5) court days before the proceeding. 2. In Criminal matters: a. The Court may authorize appearance by video in select circumstances and proceedings pursuant to PC §§ 977, 977.2, and 977.3. Parties must file and serve a motion at least five (5) court days before the hearing. 3. In Juvenile Dependency matters: a. Parties must file and serve a Request to Appear Remotely-Juvenile Dependency (form RA-025) at least ten (10) court days before the hearing, except for hearings set to take place with less than ten (10) days’ advance notice, wherein parties must file and serve notice of their intent to appear remotely no later than 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the proceeding. b. In response to a request for remote appearance by video, a party may file and serve a Request to Compel Physical Presence-Juvenile Dependency (form RA- 030) at least five (5) court days before the proceeding, except for hearings set to take place with less than ten (10) days’ advance notice, wherein parties must file and serve notice of their objection no later than 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the proceeding. 4. In Juvenile Justice matters: a. Juvenile Justice proceedings are considered “evidentiary” as defined by CRC, rule 3.672. b. Parties must file and serve a Notice of Remote Appearance (form RA-010) at least ten (10) court days before the hearing, except for hearings set to take place with less than ten (10) days’ advance notice, wherein parties must file and serve notice of their intent to appear remotely no later than 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the proceeding. c. In response to a request for remote appearance by video, a party may file and serve a Opposition to Remote Proceedings at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial (form RA-015) at least five (5) court days before the proceeding, except for hearings set to take place with less than ten (10) days’ advance notice, wherein parties must file and serve notice of their objection no later than 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the proceeding. 5. For all matters, if a video appearance is authorized, the Court will schedule the video conference and provide connection information to involved parties and/or attorneys. (Effective 1/2/22; amended 3/27/25) 2.15 REQUESTING AND USE OF AUDIO/VISUAL PRESENTATION EQUIPMENT A. To coordinate external requests for the use of audio/visual presentation equipment in Glenn County Superior Court, the following procedure shall apply at all court facilities. 1. Parties who require the use of the Court’s audio/visual presentation equipment shall complete a Request for Courtroom Audio Visual Presentation Equipment (form AV) and submit the completed form to the Clerk’s Office no later than five (5) court days before the date the equipment is to be utilized. In the event the court date is set less than five (5) court days before the hearing, the request must be made at the time the hearing is set or by the close of business on that day. 2. Parties who require the use of non-court provided equipment must complete a Request for Courtroom Audio Visual Presentation Equipment (form AV) and submit the completed form to the Clerk’s Office no later than five (5) court days before the date the equipment is to be utilized. The party shall confirm with the Clerk’s Office that the equipment is working properly and is compatible with any court equipment that might also be used a minimum of five (5) court days before it is scheduled to be used. It is not the responsibility of Glenn County Superior Court staff or Sheriff’s Deputies to assist in operating or setting up of non-court provided equipment. If a party is unable to operate, connect, or set up non-court provided equipment in a reasonable period of time, as determined by the judicial officer presiding over the matter, the matter will proceed without use of the equipment.
Duval County's indigent-defense and magistration rules under the Texas Fair Defense Act (S.B. 7): who may be booked into the county jail and on what paper; arrest-case numbering; presentment to a magistrate within 48 hours (art. 15.16); the magistrate's warnings, counsel inquiry, interpreter duty, indigence determination and appointment of counsel within 24 hours of a request; the alternative appointment plan under art. 26.04(g)-(h) with annual applications, seven attorney categories (capital, first and second degree, third degree/state jail/misdemeanor, competency, appeals, post-conviction, extradition), CLE and experience standards, random rotation within each category, written acceptance within 48 hours, first contact by the end of the next working day, replacement and suspension of counsel, fee applications within five days of completing services and the compensation attachment ($500 pleas; $175/$150 hourly; $1,400 per jury-trial day; appellate caps); bail schedules by offense class with a personal bond office (fee $20 or 3%), pre-trial supervision and revocation hearings within two working days; arraignment settings and notice; repeal of conflicting rules.