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Sacramento County Superior Court — Writ Departments and Protocols — Department 13A (Hon. James P. Arguelles)

High confidence· verified October 2, 2026Judge PreferencesWrit Departments and Protocols — Department 13A (Hon. James P. Arguelles), Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento; the court's web page https://www.saccourt.ca.gov/divisions/civil/writ-departments-and-protocols/department-13a, fetched 2026-10-02.

Summary

Department 13A's writ protocols (Hon. James P. Arguelles): writs and motions heard Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; calendaring; ex parte matters; two hard copies of all motion briefing delivered the same day it is e-filed; tentative rulings; remote appearances; alternative writs; temporary stays; lodging the administrative record 25 to 45 days before the hearing with a separate notice of lodging; continuances; and evidentiary objections.

Applies to

California > Third Appellate District > Sacramento County > Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento > Civil > Department 13A

Source of truth

Hon. James P. Arguelles 916-874-5682 Email Department 13A Civil writ proceedings in Department 13A are conducted in accordance with this protocol, the court's Local Rules, and the court's Writ of Mandate Guide. Writ Departments and Protocols - Department 13A Hearings Department 13A hears writs and motions on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Other days and times shall be set only with the court

Official source: Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento — court website
Source health: Pending verification · checked September 28, 2026
Effective date: —
Last verified: October 2, 2026benchpath-ca-t3-sacramento-2026-10-02

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