Long-cause trial rules and hearing orders of Department 702 (family law, Judge Christopher S. Morris): in-person appearance, trial briefs and in limine motion deadlines, exhibits and exhibit tags, witness testimony, child testimony, court reporters and delivery of filings to the department.
California > Fourth Appellate District > San Diego County > Superior Court of California, County of San Diego > Department 702
Judge Christopher S. Morris LONG CAUSE TRIAL RULES/HEARING ORDERS FOR DEPARTMENT 702 Trial: • Counsel, parties, and witnesses must appear in person for hearings in Dept. 702 unless the court has indicated otherwise. Anyone who wishes to appear via Microsoft Teams or have your witnesses appear via Microsoft Teams, may make the request directly with the court. Information regarding the MS Teams plat
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