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Chapter 19 (Miscellaneous Rules; Rules 19.1 to 19.16): conformed copies (Rule 19.1); sanctions (Rule 19.2); no electronic recording without approval of the court (Rule 19.3); exhibits - items not received, conditions for acceptance, diagrams and charts no larger than twenty-seven (27) inches by forty (40) inches without prior order, and the return of exhibits in traffic cases (Rule 19.5); video depositions (Rule 19.7); copies of pleadings, judgments and orders (Rule 19.8); legal document assistants (Rule 19.9); court reporting services (Rule 19.11); filing of cases (Rule 19.12); interpreter services (Rule 19.13); media coverage under California Rules of Court, rule 1.150 (Rule 19.14); judicial disqualification (Rule 19.15); and local forms (Rule 19.16).
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CHAPTER 19 MISCELLANEOUS RULES 19.1 CONFORMING COPIES A. Electronic conformed copies. Electronic conformed copies of filings are provided automatically to the email address the filer registers with the Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP). For documents first requiring judicial review (orders, judgments, etc.) a conformed copy will be emailed by the clerk to the email address provided to the EFSP. B. Paper-filed conformed copies. Court clerk will conform a maximum of two (2) copies of any document at the time of filing. Additional copies will be provided by photocopying and the standard superior court clerk fee for copies will be charged. If a conformed copy of a paper document is desired, an additional copy or copies must be submitted. Parties requesting that the clerk’s office mail them conformed copies of their filings must provide a self-addressed stamped envelope of proper size and with sufficient postage. If the envelope or postage is insufficient to mail the entire conformed copy, only the face of the pleading will be mailed. For filings in the civil, probate or family law divisions in which a conformed copy of a paper document is requested, and the envelope or postage is insufficient, the conformed copy or copies will be placed in a marked “attorney/pro per pick up” box and held for only thirty (30) days. The pick up box is located in the lobby of the first floor clerk’s office. (Rule 19.01 peremptory challenge repealed July 1, 2010; New rule 19.1 adopted July 1, 2012; Amended July 1, 2013; Amended July 1, 2017; Amended January 1, 2024) 19.2 SANCTIONS Failure to comply with these rules and the California Rules of Court may result in the imposition of sanctions in the discretion of the court, including but not limited to: A. The matter being dropped from the calendar; B. A fine ordered paid to the clerk of the court by the responsible party and/or counsel within 30 days; C. Costs, actual expenses, counsel fees or any or all thereof arising therefrom. (Adopted October 1, 1998; Amended July 1, 2017) 19.3 RECORDING IN COURTS No electronic recording of court proceedings other than by the official court reporting methods shall be permitted without approval of the court. (Adopted October 1, 1998; Amended July 1, 2004) 19.4 REPEALED (Adopted October 1, 1998; Proposed Orders - Repealed July 1, 2013) 19.5 EXHIBITS Evidence admitted in any case before any court shall be only those items required in the case and shall be retained by the court for the minimum time required by law, unless good cause is shown to retain the evidence. No exhibit shall be received by any court if the exhibit poses a security, storage, safety, or health problem. (Code of Civil Procedure, section 1952 et seq. and Penal Code section 1417 et seq.) A. Exhibits which will not be received include, but are not limited to: 1. Any type of explosive powder; 2. Explosive chemicals, toluene, ethane; 3. Explosive devices, such as grenades or pipe bombs; 4. Flammable liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, lighter fluid, paint thinner, ethyl-ether; 5. Canisters containing tear gas, mace, OC spray; 6. Rags which have been soaked with flammable liquids; 7. Liquid drugs such as phencyclidine (PCP), methamphetamine, corrosive liquids, pyrrolidine, morpholine, or piperidine; and 8. Samples of any bodily fluids, liquid or dried. B. No exhibits shall be accepted by the exhibits custodian unless: 1. All containers with liquid substances are clearly marked and identified as to type and amount; 2. All containers of controlled substances are clearly marked, identified, weighed, and sealed; 3. All cash is specifically identified, whether individually or packaged, as to the total amount and number of each denomination; 4. All firearms are secured by a nylon tie or trigger guard; and 5. All hypodermic needles are placed in containers that will safeguard personnel. C. Unless otherwise ordered, unidentified liquids, containers, controlled substances, or other suspect substances shall be returned to the party offering them. D. A court, in its discretion, may admit any exhibit in the interest of justice. However, the following rules will be taken into consideration prior to approval. 1. Photographs. Original photographs shall be substituted for any photographically enlarged exhibits. A court, in its discretion, may order a photograph substituted for large or bulky exhibits which might pose a storage problem. 2. Diagrams and Charts. Diagrams and charts shall not exceed twenty-seven (27) inches by forty (40) inches without prior order of the court. E. Upon completion of trial in any traffic case, the court shall order the immediate return of all exhibits to the offering party. The offering party shall assume total responsibility and custody of any exhibit offered or received into evidence once returned. The offering party shall not change or alter any exhibit once returned. The offering party shall provide copies of all exhibits to the opposing party if not already provided. The offering party shall retain custody of all exhibits and make all exhibits readily available to the court within the following limits: 1. Until 60 days following judgment if no appeal is filed. 2. If an appeal is filed and the judgment is affirmed, until 30 days following the date of the remittitur. 3. If an appeal is filed and a new trial granted, until 60 days following judgment on the new trial. (Adopted October 1, 1998; Amended July 1, 2000, Amended January 1, 2016; Amended July 1, 2017; Amended January 1, 2024) 19.6 REPEALED (Adopted October 1, 1998; Use of Correction Fluid or Tape on Documents and Papers – Repealed July 1, 2016) 19.7 RECORDING AND EDITING RULES FOR VIDEO DEPOSITIONS In addition to the requirements of Civil Code of Procedure section 2025.340, the following rules shall be followed regarding the recording and editing of video depositions. A. RECORDING OF VIDEO DEPOSITION: 1. Head and shoulders view of witness only; 2. No split screen allowed; 3. A plain background shall be used; no photographs or pictures shall be in the background; 4. Only normal room lighting shall be used; no additional lighting shall be used without court permission or agreement of opposing counsel; and 5. The running time for the video shall be displayed at the bottom of the picture. B. EDITING OF VIDEO DEPOSITION: 1. Full questions and answers are required; 2. Pauses shall remain in questions and answers; 3. Pauses at end of answer and before next question may be edited out; 4. Introduction of subject matter for a section of video by non-argumentative description is allowed (e.g., voice over of trial counsel or character display); 5. Objections and comments of counsel on record shall be edited out; 6. An edited version of the video deposition shall be exchanged with counsel thirty (30) days before the pre-trial or settlement conference; 7. Sections of the video deposition offered for impeachment must comply with these recording and editing rules, but exchange between counsel is not required before trial; and 8. At the time of the use of impeaching material, opposing counsel and the court must be provided with marked transcript pages or pages and line numbers. (Adopted October 1, 1998; Amended January 1, 2008; Amended July 1, 2017) 19.8 COPIES OF PLEADINGS, JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS Attorneys and self-represented litigants must comply with the requirements for submission of pleadings, orders, and judgments. (Adopted July 1, 2009; Amend July 1, 2016) 19.9 LEGAL DOCUMENT ASSISTANTS All legal document assistants as defined by Business & Professions Code section 22440 et. seq. (Immigration Consultants), or Business & Professions Code section 6400 et. seq. (Legal Document Assistants and Unlawful Detainer Assistants) shall comply with the requirements of Business & Professions Code section 6408. Failure to comply with Business & Professions Code section 6408 will be treated the same as failure to comply with California Rules of Court, rules 2.100-119. (Adopted July 1, 2000; Amended January 1, 2007; Amended July 1, 2015) 19.10 [RESERVED] (Renumbered as Local Rule 14.6) 19.11 COURT REPORTING SERVICES Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 2.956, and Government Code section 68086, the court hereby adopts the following policy as a local rule. The court provides services of official court reporters in all criminal and juvenile matters as required by law during regular court hours. A party, with a fee waiver granted, proceeding in forma pauperis and requesting a court reporter, must file with the court at least 10 days prior to a hearing a Notice and Request for Court Reporter. Failure to timely file the Notice and Request for Court Reporter may result in the unavailability of a court reporter or delay in the hearing. (Adopted January 1, 2003; Amended April 1, 2003; Amended January 1, 2005; Amended January 1, 2007; Amended July 1, 2015; Amended January 1, 2019; Amended July 1, 2019; Amended January 1, 2022) 19.12 FILING OF CASES Cases subject to mandatory e-filing shall be filed as provided in Local Rule 1.7. Otherwise, cases within the jurisdiction of the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey may be delivered to the Salinas, Marina, or Monterey courthouse, but will be filed only in the location of appropriate jurisdiction. The King City courthouse will accept filings in person, on the days that it is open to the public. Cases delivered to a court location that does not have current jurisdiction shall be date stamped as “received” and transported by court courier to the appropriate division location. Any such case shall be deemed “filed” at the date and time it is “received” stamped at any authorized courthouse. All new complaints and/or documents submitted for filing shall be deemed not filed if after careful review are found to be incomplete and/or filings fees were not submitted and will be returned unprocessed to the submitting party. (Adopted January 1, 2006; Amended July 1, 2016; Amended January 1, 2022, Amended January 1, 2023; Amended January 1, 2024) 19.13 INTERPRETER SERVICES Any party requiring the services of an interpreter shall be responsible for notifying the court of the requested services. The court retains discretion to provide interpretation services. (Adopted January 1, 2005; Amended July 1, 2016) 19.14 MEDIA COVERAGE OF COURT PROCEEDINGS A. Requests for Coverage. Requests for media coverage are governed by California Rules of Court, rule 1.150. The rules, forms, and policy are available on the court’s public website at www.monterey.courts.ca.gov under the Media tab or through the clerk’s office. B. Limitations on Recording. Consistent with the limitations set forth in the California Rules of Court, the video or audio recording in the courtroom of any victim or witness, other than a defendant in a criminal case, is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the court. This rule shall apply to all images and statements of a victim or witness in court, whether live or prerecorded. (Adopted January 1, 2010) 19.15 JUDICIAL DISQUALIFICATION When a judicial officer is disqualified, either on peremptory challenge or for cause, the matter will be referred for reassignment by the Presiding judge or designee. (Adopted July 1, 2012; Amended July 1, 2013; Amended July 1, 2015) 19.16 COURT FORMS Forms adopted by the Monterey County Superior Court for local use are either mandatory or optional, as designated on the bottom of the first page. Mandatory forms must be used by parties, while optional forms may be used by parties. A person using a local form must use the current version of the form adopted by the court. Local forms are available on the court’s website at https://www.monterey.courts.ca.gov/forms. (Adopted January 1, 2015; Amended July 1, 2016; Amended July 1, 2017; Amended July 2020; Amended January 1, 2022)
CHAPTER 19 MISCELLANEOUS RULES 19.1 CONFORMING COPIES A. Electronic conformed copies. Electronic conformed copies of filings are provided automatically to the email address the filer registers with the Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP). For documents first requiring judicial review (orders, judgments, etc.) a conformed copy will be emailed by the clerk to the email address provided to the
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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.
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.