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Part One, the juvenile court in general: the adoption, construction and amendment of rules and standing orders (6.1); the assignment of the judicial officer and the juvenile calendar (6.2); access to the courtroom by non-parties (6.3); confidentiality (6.4); the release of information relating to juveniles (6.5); discovery (6.6); petitions, pleadings and motions (6.7); requests for transcripts by a non-party, by a Petition for Disclosure (Judicial Council form no. 570) (6.8); Welfare and Institutions Code section 241.1 assessments (6.9); and motions to challenge the legal sufficiency of a petition (6.10). Part Two, juvenile dependency: appointed counsel and minimum standards of competence (6.30), the appointment of private counsel (6.31), complaints regarding representation (6.32), informing the court of the interests of a dependent child (6.33), access to minors (6.34), modifications of orders (6.35) and the Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA) (6.36). Part Three, juvenile delinquency: the return on bench warrant, with a minimum of two court days notice (6.60).
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Rule 6 – Juvenile Proceedings PART ONE: Rules for Juvenile Court in General 6.1 ADOPTION, CONSTRUCTION AND AMENDMENT OF RULES AND STANDING ORDERS a. APPLICABILITY OF RULES Unless otherwise stated in a particular rule, Rule 6 shall apply to all matters heard pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code sections 300, 601, or 602 . (Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2010; adopted effective August 1, 2002; previously amended effective August 3, 2007, and July 1, 2008.) b. STANDING ORDERS The Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Division may issue such standing orders for the administration of the Juvenile Court, as the court deems appropriate. The court may issue new or amended standing orders by filing the same with the clerk of the court and posting the order for a period of thirty (30) days outside of the juvenile courtrooms and the clerk’s office. (Subd (b) amended and relettered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as subdivision (c) of Rule 6.1.1 effective August 1, 2002; previously amended effective July 1, 2008.) (Rule 6.1 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Rule 6.1.1 effective August 1, 2002; previously amended effective August 3, 2007, and July 1, 2008.) 6.2 ASSIGNMENT OF JUDICIAL OFFICER; JUVENILE CALENDAR a. ASSIGNMENT OF JUDICIAL OFFICER FOR ALL PURPOSES When a juvenile case is filed, or received and filed as a transfer from another jurisdiction, the Clerk of the Court shall assign the case to one judicial officer for all purposes, as directed by and subject to the approval of the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Division. The assignment shall be designed to fairly distribute the workload among the judicial officers of the Juvenile Division and best serve the court. (Subd (a) adopted effective July 1, 2012.) b. JUVENILE CALENDAR All juvenile matters will be heard by the Juvenile Court on such days and such times as scheduled or approved by the Juvenile Presiding Judge. (Subd (b) relettered effective July 1, 2012; adopted as unlettered portion of Rule 6.1.2 effective August 1, 2002; previously amended effective July 1, 2008; amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010.) (Rule 6.2 amended effective July 1, 2012; adopted as Rule 6.1.2 effective August 1, 2002; previously amended effective July 1, 2008; amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010.) 6.3 ACCESS TO COURTROOM BY NON-PARTIES Unless specifically permitted by statute, Juvenile Court proceedings are confidential and shall not be open to the general public. The court encourages interested persons including trainees and students to attend juvenile proceedings in order to better understand the workings of the Juvenile Court. The court retains the discretion to determine in each case whether any such interested party shall remain in the courtroom. (Rule 6.3 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Rule 6.1.3 effective August 1, 2002.) 6.4 CONFIDENTIALITY All participants or permitted observers in Juvenile Court proceedings shall maintain the confidentiality of Juvenile Court documents and proceedings. Juvenile records may not be copied or disseminated outside of the juvenile proceedings without a court order. An intentional violation of these confidentiality provisions is a misdemeanor punishable by fine, imprisonment or both, and/or punishable as a contempt of court. [W&I § 827(b)(2)] (Rule 6.4 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Rule 6.1.4 effective August 1, 2002; previously amended effective July 1, 2008.) 6.5 RELEASE OF INFORMATION RELATING TO JUVENILES a. DISCOVERY OF JUVENILE RECORDS Except as indicated within this rule, in all cases in which a person or agency seeks access to Juvenile Court records, including records maintained by the Juvenile Court Clerk, the Probation Department, or the Health and Social Services Department – Child Welfare Services Division, the person or agency shall file a Petition for Disclosure (Judicial Council form JV-570) [W&I § 827(a)(2)(A)] with the Presiding Judge or a judicial officer of the Juvenile Court. The petition shall set forth with specificity the materials sought and the relevance of the materials to the underlying action. The petition shall be supported by a declaration which specifies the information or documents sought, the purpose for which the documents or information is sought, the relevance of the documents or information to the purpose for which they are sought, and, if necessary, a memorandum of points and authorities. The Juvenile Court Clerk shall not accept facsimile copies of Section 827 petitions for filing. This section does not apply to those persons and agencies designated by Welfare and Institutions Code section 827(a) or any party authorized to obtain records by a standing order issued by this court. (Subd (a) amended and subd (1) through (3) deleted effective January 1, 2010; adopted effective August 1, 2002; previously amended effective July 1, 2008.) b. RELEASE OF RECORDS TO PARTIES AND THEIR ATTORNEYS Any party, their attorney, or authorized agent in any Welfare and Institutions Code §§300, 601 or 602 matter shall be given access to all records relating to the child which are held by the Clerk of the Court unless otherwise specifically ordered by the court. The party or counsel shall also have the right to secure copies of such records. The party or counsel shall be responsible for the cost of any copying. Any person requesting records shall complete the form adopted or approved by the court for this purpose. A copy of the request shall be filed in the court file. (Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2010; adopted as subd (f) effective August 1, 2002; previously amended and relettered effective July 1, 2008.) c. RELEASE OF COURT REPORTS TO COURT-APPROVED MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATORS Where the court has ordered a mental health or psychological evaluation of a minor, the court approved evaluator shall be given access to the court’s file, unless the court makes a specific order to the contrary in the referral. (Subd (c) amended and relettered effective July 1, 2008; adopted as subd (g) effective August 1, 2002.) (Rule 6.5 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Rule 6.1.5 effective August 1, 2002; previously amended effective July 1, 2008.) 6.6 DISCOVERY a. INFORMAL DISCOVERY Discovery shall be conducted informally. Except as protected by privilege, all relevant material shall be disclosed in a timely fashion to all parties to the litigation. (Subd (a) adopted effective August 1, 2002.) b. FORMAL DISCOVERY If all informal means of discovery have been exhausted, a party may petition the court for discovery. Any noticed motion shall state the relevancy and materiality of the information sought and the reasons why informal discovery was not adequate to secure that information. The motion shall be served on all parties at least five (5) court days before the hearing date. The date for the hearing shall be obtained from the Juvenile Court clerk. A copy shall be served on the court before whom the matter is scheduled to be heard. Any responsive papers shall be filed and served in like manner two (2) court days prior to the hearing. (Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2010; adopted effective August 1, 2002.) (Rule 6.6 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Rule 6.1.7 effective August 1, 2002; renumbered as Rule 6.1.6 effective July 1, 2008.) 6.7 PETITIONS, PLEADINGS & MOTIONS a. FORMAT OF PETITIONS, PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS All petitions, pleadings and motions filed with the Juvenile Court must be in a format approved by the court. All petitions, pleadings and motions must be reviewed and signed by the attorney of record for the party where the party is represented by counsel. Counsel are responsible for ensuring the legal sufficiency of the document and compliance with procedural requirements. (Subd (a) relettered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as unlettered portion of Rule 6.1.8 effective August 1, 2002; former subd (a) repealed effective January 1, 2010.) b. EX PARTE APPLICATIONS All ex parte applications shall be in writing and the party making the applications shall provide notice to all counsel at least one court day prior to the hearing. (Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2010; adopted as subd (e) effective August 1, 2002; amended and relettered effective July 1, 2008.) c. NOTICES OF UNAVAILABILITY The court shall not accept for filing a "Notice of Unavailability of Counsel" or other document or pleading whose sole purpose is to advise the court and/or other parties of an attorney's or party's unavailability. Carl v. Superior Court of Orange County (2007) 157 Cal.App.4th 73. (Subd (c) adopted effective January 1, 2009.) (Rule 6.7 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Rule 6.1.8 effective August 1, 2002; previously amended and renumbered as Rule 6.1.7 effective July 1, 2008; previously amended effective January 1, 2009.) 6.8 REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS BY NON-PARTY Any non-party requesting a reporter’s transcript of a juvenile proceeding must file a Petition for Disclosure (Judicial Council form no. 570). (Rule 6.8 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Rule 6.1.11 effective August 1, 2002; previously renumbered as Rule 6.1.10 effective July 1, 2008.) 6.9 WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE SECTION 241.1 ASSESSMENTS Any party requesting a Welfare and Institutions Code section 241.1 hearing may submit a written declaration providing specific facts supporting the party’s assertion that the minor comes within the description of a person subject to both Welfare & Institutions Code section 300 and either Section 601 or 602. The Probation Department and Child Welfare Services shall prepare an assessment report in accordance with the protocol established by Welfare and Institutions Code section 241.1, subdivision (b). The report shall provide the sources of the factual information upon which the recommendations of the respective departments are based. (Rule 6.9 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Rule 6.1.15 effective August 1, 2002; previously amended and renumbered as Rule 6.1.11 effective July 1, 2008.) 6.10 MOTION TO CHALLENGE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY OF PETITION a. TIMING OF THE MOTION A motion to challenge the legal sufficiency of the petition may be made orally or in writing at the initial/detention hearing, or at the jurisdictional hearing. A party may object on the ground that the petition alleges facts which, even if determined to be true, either are not sufficient to state a cause of action, or are not stated with sufficient clarity and precision to enable the party to determine what must be defended against. The court may entertain the objection by oral argument when made, or may set it for further hearing. No objection in the nature of a special demurrer to particular allegation shall lie to challenge only certain paragraphs under a particular subdivision of Welfare & Institutions Code section 300 (i.e. a party must challenge all allegations under Section 300(b), not merely certain allegations.) (Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2010; previously adopted as subd (a) of Rule 6.2.5 effective August 1, 2002.) b. HEARING ON MOTION; MEMORANDA OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES If the court sets a hearing on the objection, counsel for the objecting party may file a supporting memorandum of points and authorities. To be considered timely, the memorandum must be filed at least 48 hours before the hearing in the department where the hearing is scheduled. The petitioner may file a memorandum of points and authorities in opposition to the objection. To be considered timely, the memorandum in opposition must be filed by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the hearing, in the department where the matter is set for hearing. All memoranda of points and authorities, whether in support of or in opposition to the objection, must be served on all other counsel and the petitioner via facsimile or personal service. (Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2010; previously adopted as subd (b) of Rule 6.2.5 effective July 1, 2008.) c. AMENDING THE PETITION Petitioner may not amend the petition without leave of court once a written objection to the sufficiency of the petition has been filed. (Subd (c) amended effective January 1, 2010; previously adopted as subd (c) of Rule 6.2.5 effective July 1, 2008.) d. OBJECTION OVERRULED If an objection to the sufficiency of a petition is overruled and no admission or denial has been entered, the Court shall allow the admission or denial to be entered at the conclusion of the hearing, or upon such terms as may be just. (Subd (d) amended effective January 1, 2010; previously adopted as subd (d) of Rule 6.2.5 effective July 1, 2008.) e. OBJECTION SUSTAINED If the Court sustains the objection to the sufficiency of a petition, the Court may grant leave to amend the petition upon any terms as may be just and shall fix the time within which the amended petition shall be filed. During the time that the petition is being amended, the minor may continue to be detained if the Court finds that a prima facie case for detention exists. (Subd (e) amended effective January 1, 2010; adopted as unlettered portion of Rule 6.2.8 effective August 1, 2002; amended and relettered as Subd (e) effective July 1, 2008.) (Rule 6.10 adopted effective January 1, 2010.) 6.11 – 6.29 [Reserved] PART TWO: Juvenile Dependency 6.30 APPOINTED COUNSEL IN DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS a. MINIMUM STANDARDS OF COMPETENCE All attorneys seeking appointment in juvenile dependency proceedings must meet the minimum standards of competence set forth in California Rules of Court, rule 5.660(d). (Subd (a) amended and relettered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as unlettered portion of Rule 6.2.1 effective August 1, 2002.) b. INITIAL APPLICATION TO PRACTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT An attorney seeking to practice before the Juvenile Court in dependency matters shall submit an Application to Practice (Solano County Local Form no. 6000) to the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court. (Subd (b) adopted effective January 1, 2010.) c. RENEWAL APPLICATION TO PRACTICE IN THE JUVENILE COURT A Renewal Application to Practice (Solano County Local Form no. 6001) before the Juvenile Court must be submitted to the court by January 30 in the year immediately following the two (2) year anniversary of the submission of the original Application to Practice. Those attorneys who submitted their original application in January shall file their renewal application by January 30 of the second year following the submission of the original Application to Practice. The attorney shall attach to the renewal application evidence that he or she completed at least eight (8) hours of continuing training or education directly related to dependency proceedings since the last application. This evidence may include a certificate of attendance at MCLE training, professional organization training (along with a copy of the program schedule) and/or attendance at court-sponsored or approved training. Failure to supply proof of completion of continuing education or training by the due date will cause the court to notify the attorney that his or her right to be appointed in dependency proceedings will be revoked. The attorney shall have thirty (30) days from mailing of notice to submit proof of completion of the required education or training. If the attorney fails to submit such proof, the court will not recommend further appointments until such time as the requisite proof is provided. (Subd (a) amended and relettered effective July 1, 2008; adopted as subd (c) effective August 1, 2002.) (Rule 6.30 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Rule 6.2.1 effective August 1, 2002; previously amended effective July 1, 2008.) 6.31 APPOINTMENT OF PRIVATE COUNSEL IN DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS a. ELIGIBILITY FOR APPOINTMENT The court will appoint only counsel who has submitted the application required by these rules and have been certified by the court to represent parents or children in the dependency court. (Subd (a) amended effective July 1, 2008; adopted effective August 1, 2002) b. NOTIFICATION OF APPOINTMENT Notification of appointment may be communicated by phone call and confirmed by appropriate written order or minute order. (Subd (b) amended effective July 1, 2008; adopted effective August 1, 2002.) c. COMPENSATION Billing shall be forwarded to the court on appropriate forms with documentation for approval. (Subd (c) adopted effective August 1, 2002.) (Rule 6.31 renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Rule 6.2.2 effective August 1, 2002; previously amended effective July 1, 2008..) 6.32 PROCEDURES FOR REVIEWING AND RESOLVING COMPLAINTS REGARDING REPRESENTATION IN DEPENDENCY PROCEEDINGS a. WHO MAY LODGE A COMPLAINT Any party to a Juvenile Court dependency proceeding may lodge a written complaint with the court concerning the performance of the party’s appointed attorney in that proceeding. In the case of a complaint concerning the performance of an attorney appointed to represent a minor, the complaint may be lodged either by the minor or on the minor’s behalf by the social worker, a caretaker relative or a foster parent. (Subd (a) amended effective July 1, 2008; adopted effective August 1, 2002.) b. PROCEDURE (1) Upon receipt of a written complaint, the court shall notify the attorney in question of the complaint, shall provide the attorney with a copy of the complaint, and shall give the attorney fifteen days from the date of the notice to respond to the complaint in writing. (Subd (1) renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as portion of subd (b) effective August 1, 2002.) (2) After a response has been filed by the attorney or the time for the submission of a response has passed, the court shall review the complaint and the response, if any, to determine whether the attorney acted contrary to local rules or policies or has acted incompetently. The court may ask the complainant or the attorney for additional information prior to making a determination on the complaint. (Subd (2) renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as subd (c) effective August 1, 2002.) (3) If, after reviewing the complaint, the response, and any additional information, the court, either in writing or at oral hearing, finds that the attorney acted contrary to the rules or policies of the court or incompetently, the court shall take appropriate action. (Subd (3) renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as subd (d) effective August 1, 2002.) (4) The court shall notify the attorney and complaining party either in writing or by oral ruling at a closed hearing of its determination of the complaint. The court’s determination will be final. (Subd (4) renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as subd (e) effective August 1, 2002.) (Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2010; adopted effective August 1, 2002.) (Rule 6.32 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Rule 6.2.4 effective August 1, 2002; amended and renumbered as Rule 6.2.3 effective July 1, 2008.) 6.33 PROCEDURES FOR INFORMING THE COURT OF THE INTERESTS OF A DEPENDENT CHILD [CRC 5.660] a. NOTIFICATION TO THE COURT At any time during the pendency of a dependency proceeding, any interested person may notify the court that the minor who is the subject of the proceeding may have an interest or right which needs to be protected or pursued in another judicial or administrative forum. Notice to the court may be given by the filing of filing a verified petition or notice of motion specifying the right or interest to be protected. The person giving notice shall set forth the nature of the interests or right which needs to be protected or pursued, the name and address, if known, of the administrative agency or judicial forum in which the right or interest may be affected and the nature or the proceedings being contemplated or conducted there. (Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2010; adopted effective August 1, 2002.) b. If the court determines that further action on behalf of the child is required, the court shall do one or more of the following: (1) Authorize the minor’s attorney to pursue the matter on the child’s behalf; (2) Appoint an attorney for the child if the child is unrepresented; (3) Notice a joinder hearing pursuant to Section 362(a) compelling the responsible agency to report to the court with respect to whether it has carried out its statutory duties with respect to the child; (4) Appoint a guardian ad litem for the child for the purposes of initiating or pursuing appropriate action in the other forum(s); (5) Take any other action the court may deem necessary or appropriate to protect the welfare, interests and rights of the child. (Subd (b) amended and relettered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as subd (c) effective August 1, 2002.) (Rule 6.33 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Rule 6.2.5 effective August 1, 2002; amended and renumbered as Rule 6.2.4 effective July 1, 2008.) 6.34 ACCESS TO MINORS a. ACCESS TO MINORS PETITIONED PURSUANT TO W& I § 300 No party or attorney in a dependency proceeding shall interview the minor about the events relating to the allegations in the petition(s) on file without permission of the minor’s attorney or court order. No party or attorney in a dependency proceeding shall cause the minor to undergo physical, medical or mental health examination or evaluation without court approval. This rule does not apply to the investigating social worker prior to the establishment of jurisdiction. (Subd (a) amended and relettered effective July 1, 2008; adopted as subd (b) effective August 1, 2002.) b. INTERVIEWING MINORS WHO ARE ALLEGED VICTIMS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE In all dependency matters where there are allegations of child sexual abuse, all participants and their counsel shall minimize the number of interviews they take of the minor relating to the events surrounding the alleged abuse. (Subd (b) amended and relettered effective July 1, 2008; adopted as Subd (c) effective August 1, 2002.) (Rule 6.35 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Rule 6.2.10 effective August 1, 2002; previously amended and renumbered as Rule 6.2.6 effective July 1, 2008.) 6.35 MODIFICATIONS OF ORDERS a. VACATIONS OUT OF SOLANO COUNTY Permission for a dependent child’s custodian to take the child out of Solano County for a vacation may be submitted directly to the Court for approval at least five court days prior to departure. Any attempts to notify the parents and the parents’ position on the request shall be indicated in the application. (Subd (a) relettered effective July 1, 2008; adopted as Subd (e) effective August 1, 2002.) b. NEW SERVICE PLAN REQUIREMENTS Any significant changes or additions to the service plan for parents or guardians shall be submitted to them for approval before implementation. A parent or guardian who disagrees with the new requirements may request a hearing with the Court on the matter. (Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Subd (f) effective August 1, 2002; relettered effective July 1, 2008.) c. NOTICE RE CHANGE IN PLACEMENT In order to ensure that proper notice is received by attorneys for parents and children of any change in a child’s placement after the original dispositional hearing: (1) In non-emergency situations, the Department shall give notice at least three (3) court days prior to the change in placement. (2) Prior to removal of a child from one county to another, the Department shall provide notice at least ten (10) court days unless emergency circumstances prevent such notice. In emergency circumstances, the Department shall give notice immediately and in no case later than 48 hours (two court days) following the child’s change in placement. Notice may be given orally or in writing. (Subd (c) amended effective January 1, 2010; adopted as portion of Rule 6.2.11 effective August 1, 2002; previously amended effective July 1, 2008.) (Rule 6.36 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Rule 6.2.11 effective August 1, 2002; amended and renumbered as Rule 6.2.7 effective July 1, 2008.) 6.36 COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM (CASA) The court adopts by incorporation into these rules the requirements of Welfare and Institutions Code sections 100 et seq. and 356.5, California Rules of Court, rule 5.655, and the Judicial Council Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Grant Program Guidelines, which implement the requirements of these statutory provisions. Any grant funds received under the CASA Grant Program shall be administered in accordance with the CASA Grant Program Guidelines. Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 5.655(k)(5), CASA must submit its report to the Clerk of the Juvenile Court at least seven (7) days before each regularly scheduled review following the appointment of the CASA advocate. Copies of the report will be distributed by the Clerk of the Juvenile Court only to the parties or their attorneys of record when represented by counsel at least two (2) court days before the hearing for which the report was prepared. Relatives, de facto parents, foster parents, and service providers are not entitled to receive copies of the CASA reports absent further order of the juvenile court. (Rule 6.37 amended effective July 1, 2012; adopted as Rule 6.2.13 effective August 1, 2002; previously renumbered as Rule 6.2.8 effective July 1, 2008; previously amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2010.) 6.37 – 6.59 [Reserved] PART THREE: Juvenile Delinquency 6.60 RETURN ON BENCH WARRANT With a minimum of two court days notice to the Juvenile Court, the District Attorney and Probation, counsel for juveniles in Welfare and Institutions Code section 602 proceedings may schedule a return on warrant hearing. If the minor fails to appear at the Return on Bench Warrant hearing, counsel for the juvenile will need permission to re-calendar the matter from the Juvenile Court Judge or their designated staff. (Rule 6.60 renumbered effective January 1, 2010; adopted as Rule 6.1.9 effective July 1, 2008.)
Rule 6 – Juvenile Proceedings PART ONE: Rules for Juvenile Court in General 6.1 ADOPTION, CONSTRUCTION AND AMENDMENT OF RULES AND STANDING ORDERS a. APPLICABILITY OF RULES Unless otherwise stated in a particular rule, Rule 6 shall apply to all matters heard pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code sections 300, 601, or 602 . (Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2010; adopted effective August 1,
Reviewer note: Composed 2026-10-09 (California T4 Solano build 2026-10-09) from BenchPath custody ca/t4/ca-solano/docs/general/complete_set_of_local_rules_july_2026.pdf (the court's rule book, “Local Court Rules”, revised July 1, 2026, as fetched 2026-10-09; 7347859 bytes, sha256 f235df4f2c4c47b9c4e290445ffa2be1b5ad4302da615570c85a49e5138357e7; 350 pages) with the shared verbatim composer (v2 reflow) over Rules 1 to 20 (their pages between PDF pages 15 and 323), each rule composed alone from its first page to its last, in segments that start where a part's or an appendix's heading first prints: each page's running header (“Superior Court of California” and “County of Solano”, then the rule's title and the current part or appendix, kept where each first prints) and footer (the page number, the court's website address and “July 2026”) removed as chrome; lines reflowed into the rules' paragraphs; 44 whitespace-only fixes (build/book-fixes.json: thirteen breaks the reflow made before a wrapped “Rule N.N” citation rejoined, two form numbers broken after their hyphen rejoined, and twenty-nine heading, history note, paragraph, list, table row and address breaks it ran together set back; the short-line and vertical-gap audits find no joined break left); the scanned appendices (the standing orders printed in the appendices of Rules 5, 6 and 17, and the weapons order printed again after the forms index) left out and decided as documents - the strike report's 14 struck runs all lie on those scanned pages; proof 1 (whitespace-only) and proof 2 (same character multiset as the text layer minus chrome) pass. The cover, the revision history, the table of contents, the dividers and the indexes belong to no rule.
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.