Policies and procedures of Department 67 (Central – Hall of Justice civil, Judge Michael T. Smyth), revised January 2026: lemon law cases, case management conferences, law and motion hearings, trial readiness conferences, trial call and trials, stipulated continuances, ex parte hearings, remote appearances, minor's compromise petitions, guardians ad litem, service by publication, default judgments and courtesy copies.
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Department 67 Policies and Procedures The Honorable Michael T. Smyth Central - Hall of Justice Revised January 2026 Department 67 Telephone Numbers Courtroom Clerk: (619) 450-7067 Calendar Clerk: (619) 450-7304 [8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.] Lemon Law Cases (New): In order to assist with and reduce discovery disputes, and to ensure that the cases are filed in the proper venue, the Court has posted its L
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