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Civil ex partes before the assigned civil judge two days a week at 1:30 p.m. (Local Rule 3.500, e-filed under 3.500(c)); unlawful detainer ex partes in Department 30 Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:30 p.m.; the Presiding Judge's ex partes (Local Rule 3.2) and civil harassment and workplace violence TROs at 2:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, papers to the courtroom clerk by 2:15 p.m.; paying ex parte fees at each courthouse; probate ex partes at 10 a.m. daily; family law ex partes; motion fees (Government Code section 70617).
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Civil | Family Law | Probate CIVIL Law & Motion Ex Parte Applications Local Rule 3.500(c) has been revised mandating that all ex parte filings be e-filed unless a party is not represented by counsel. Hours Ex parte applications in general civil actions are heard by the Civil Judge assigned to that civil case. The Department of each Civil Judge is available for ex parte applications two days per week at 1:30 p.m. Parties and their counsel must check the Court's website at http://www.sanmateo.courts.ca.gov/divisions/civil/civil-department-judges for the specific days of the week when ex partes are heard by the assigned Civil Judge. The parties must meet all requirements of CRC Rule 3.1200 et seq. Local Rule 3.500 (a). Unlawful Detainer Ex Parte applications will be handled by Department 30 on Tuesdays and Fridays at 1:30 p.m. Presiding Judge & Civil Temporary Restraining Order Information Ex parte applications for all matters to be heard by the Presiding Judge, as set forth in Local Rule 3.2, and any petitions for Civil Harassment or Workplace Violence Temporary Restraining Orders pursuant to CCP Sections 527.6 or 527.8, shall be submitted and heard at 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Department of the Presiding Judge. Except for ex parte applications seeking Civil Harassment or Workplace Violence Temporary Restraining Orders, or where the ex parte applicant has previously been granted a fee waiver, the applicant shall pay the ex parte application filing fee to the Clerk of the Court, located in Room A on the first floor of the Hall of Justice in Redwood City, prior to presenting the ex parte application to the Presiding Judge. Ex parte applications and proof of payment must be received directly by the courtroom clerk for the Department of the Presiding Judge no later than 2:15 p.m. on the date of the ex parte hearing. Payment of Fees ALL LOCATIONS: Parties who e-file their ex parte papers must pay their ex parte application fee at time of filing. Central and Northern Courthouse: Self-represented parties who have not signed up for e-filing and who are appearing in person at the Central Courthouse may pay their ex-parte fees by phone with a Credit or Debit card before the ex parte hearing, and must submit their ex parte applications, supporting papers, and proof of payment directly to the courtroom clerk for the Department of the assigned Civil Judge no later than 15 minutes from the time set for ex parte hearing. Payments in the form of a check can be submitted directly to the Courtroom Clerk, at the time of the hearing. Self-represented parties who have not signed up for e-filing and who are appearing in person at the Northern Courthouse may pay their ex-parte fees at the Clerk's Office at the Northern Courthouse, Window 8, or by phone with a Credit or Debit card before the ex parte hearing, and must submit their ex parte applications, supporting papers, and proof of payment directly to the courtroom clerk for the Department of the assigned Civil Judge no later than 15 minutes from the time set for ex parte hearing. Payments in the form of a check can be submitted directly to the Courtroom Clerk at the time of the hearing. To pay by phone for appearances at the Central or Northern Courthouses please dial 650-261-5100, select Option “0” and enter extension 7243 to be connected to a clerk to process your payment. Processing of Documents After Court For any additional questions, you can email the civil clerk's office at civil_webmaster@sanmateocourt.org. Top Probate Ex parte probate matters will be heard in the Probate Department at 10am each morning. Please provide your documents for conservatorships and guardianship only in advance by emailing: PCI@sanmateocourt.org. For other ex parte matters please use: probate@sanmateocourt.org. Payment of Fees Payment of all fees for general Probate ex parte motions shall be paid at the Probate Clerk's Office Room A on the 1st floor of the Hall of Justice prior to going to the courtroom. Processing of Documents After Court Parties returning from having their Probate ex parte matter reviewed by the judicial officer will appear at the Probate Clerk's Office on the 1st floor of the Hall of Justice to have their documents filed and obtain certified copies, if required. Top Family Law Because Family Law ex parte matters and Family Law TRO's do not require a court appearance, there will be no change in how Family Law ex partes or Family Law TRO's are processed after the reduction in clerk's office hours. Ex Parte Application Fees All parties are required to pay all applicable filing fees associated with filing Ex Parte Applications as required by law, unless the party has obtained a Fee Waiver. Payment of Motion Fees The filing fee for motions must be paid prior to the party going to the appropriate Department for review and determination of their Application. This fee is pursuant to Government Code §70617. Please refer to our fee schedule for the fee amount due. Top
Civil | Family Law | Probate CIVIL Law & Motion Ex Parte Applications Local Rule 3.500(c) has been revised mandating that all ex parte filings be e-filed unless a party is not represented by counsel. Hours Ex parte applications in general civil actions are heard by the Civil Judge assigned to that civil case. The Department of each Civil Judge is available for ex parte applications two days per we
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