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Rules 1.00 to 2.06: the Local Rules applying to the Superior Court of California, the County of Stanislaus (1.00); the rules construed so as not to conflict with the California Rules of Court, and sanctions after notice and an opportunity to be heard on any attorney, party represented by an attorney, or self-represented litigant who fails to comply with them (1.03); the policy against sexual harassment, a person who perceives or witnesses it in the courthouse notifying the Court Executive Officer (1.05); no unacceptable attire in the courtroom or by videoconference (1.06); court security by the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department (1.07); exhibits posing a security, storage, safety or health risk - firearms included - received only as the judge allows, on written notice to the clerk and the judge and the judge's express advance permission, a firearm carrying a trigger and/or gun lock approved by the California Department of Justice and checked by the bailiff, a photographic record substituted for a returned exhibit, the information given the Clerk before toxic or hazardous materials are brought into the courtroom, controlled substances securely sealed, bodily fluids in protective containers, and such evidence kept by the person bringing it pending final determination of the action (1.08); the powers of the Superior Court Commissioners and their assignment by the Presiding Judge, including arraignments and bench warrants (1.09); photographing, recording and broadcasting in courtrooms subject to CRC 1.150 and prohibited at the Juvenile Court at 2215 Blue Gum Avenue, in the jury assembly and deliberation rooms, clerk offices, clerk windows, employee work areas and the Self-help Center, the media not to block corridors, courtroom access, stairwells or ramps, and photography through courtroom windows subject to the judge's prior approval (1.10); official court reporters in all criminal and juvenile matters, the chart of hearing types where the court provides one - civil law and motion and ex parte hearings in D21/D23 on Wednesday and Friday only and in D22/D24 on Tuesday and Thursday only, family law and motion sometimes - a private certified court reporter pro tempore arranged after contacting the Supervising Court Reporter (ctreport@stanct.org or (209)530-3105), and a fee waiver recipient's request made as soon as possible (1.11); solicitation by bail agents prohibited within courthouse buildings and on the courthouse property around their public entrances and exits (1.12); service animals admitted, and a comfort animal supporting a witness only on a written motion with declarations, the moving party designating a qualified handler carrying a filed copy of the order, reimbursing damages, indemnifying the court and naming it an additional insured where insurance is available (1.13); mandatory electronic filing in civil (limited, unlimited and complex), family, juvenile, probate and LPS conservatorship and CARE Act mental health cases through an approved e-filing service provider - self-represented parties not required to e-file, an exemption requested on forms EFS-007 and EFS-008, pleadings handed to the Courtroom Clerk during trial e-filed by the close of business the following court day, unsolicited courtesy copies rejected, electronic service and consent (EFS-005, EFS-010, EFS-006), fee waivers covering e-filing fees, redaction solely the responsibility of counsel and the parties, confidential documents lodged electronically with an e-filed cover sheet, the list of documents not eligible on the Court's website, text searchable documents bookmarked at each heading, subheading, component and exhibit on pain of striking, continuance or monetary sanctions, and a document received electronically between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59:59 p.m. on a court day deemed filed that day (1.14); electronic exhibits or evidence submitted only on a virus-free CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or Blu-Ray, never on a flash or thumb drive (1.14.1); no contact with the court's legal research staff about a pending matter without the approval of the assigned judge or the Presiding Judge (1.15); and a day of judicial vacation defined as time off for more than one-half day, approved education, conference and committee absences excepted (2.06).
RULE 1 GENERAL 1.00 Scope of Rules These Local Rules apply to the Superior Court of California, the County of Stanislaus. (7/1/99) 1.01 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE (1/1/25) 1.02 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE (1/1/22) 1.03 Construction and Application of Rules These Rules shall be construed and applied so as not to conflict with the California Rules of Court. These Rules shall be liberally construed to promo
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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.
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RULE 1 GENERAL 1.00 Scope of Rules These Local Rules apply to the Superior Court of California, the County of Stanislaus. (7/1/99) 1.01 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE (1/1/25) 1.02 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE (1/1/22) 1.03 Construction and Application of Rules These Rules shall be construed and applied so as not to conflict with the California Rules of Court. These Rules shall be liberally construed to promote the efficient administration of the business of the Court and the interests of justice. The Court may, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, impose sanctions on any attorney, party represented by an attorney, or self-represented litigant, who fails to comply with any of the requirements set forth in these Rules or the California Rules of Court. (Code Civ. Proc. § 575.2; Cal. Rules of Court, rules 2.30 and 5.14.) (Rule 1.03 [1/1/19] amended January 1, 2025) 1.04 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE (1/1/22) 1.05 Sexual Harassment A. It is the policy of the Court to ensure that all persons are free from sexual harassment as that term is defined by law. B. Any person who perceives they are the victim of sexual harassment in the courthouse or any person who witnesses sexual harassment of another person in the courthouse should immediately notify the Court Executive Officer who may conduct an investigation. (7/1/99, 7/1/23, 7/1/24) 1.06 Court Attire No person is to appear in the courtroom or by videoconference wearing unacceptable attire. While no specific dress code is adopted, persons entering the courtroom or appearing by videoconference should be attired in such fashion so as not to offend the dignity of the Court. (7/1/99, 1/1/21, 7/1/23) 1.07 Court Security The security of the Stanislaus County Superior Court is the function of the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department. Procedures for the security of the Court and for furnishing bailiffs for each courtroom when in session are set forth in the written Policies and Procedures Manual adopted by the Security Committee of the Stanislaus Court in consultation with the Sheriff. (7/1/99, 7/1/23) 1.08 Toxic and Hazardous Materials; and Firearms (Applies to All Civil and Criminal Cases) A. No exhibit shall be received by the Court if the exhibit poses a security, storage, safety, or health risk, except as allowed by the judge in the interests of justice and as authorized by law. (Pen. Code, §§ 1417, 1417.3.) For purposes of this rule, firearms are deemed to be hazardous and pose a security, storage, safety or health risk. B. Prior to bringing any exhibit posing a security, storage, safety or health risk, including firearms and toxic or hazardous materials, into the courthouse or courtroom, the party intending to offer such exhibit shall give written notice to the clerk and the judge, and shall obtain the express advance permission of the judge to do so. (Id.) C. The clerk may recommend, and the judge may order, the return of exhibits to the offering party that pose a security, storage, safety or health risk, including firearms, prior to the final determination of the action or proceeding, and provided that the exhibits are retained and remain available to the Court as required by law. (Pen. Code, § 1417.3(a); Cal. Rules of Ct., rule 2.400.) D. If the judge grants a party permission to bring a firearm intended as an exhibit into the courthouse or courtroom, such permission shall be conditioned on the party intending to offer the exhibit providing a trigger and/or gun lock currently approved by the California Department of Justice. Any such trigger and/or gun lock shall not be removed from the firearm prior to the final determination of the action or proceeding. (Ibid.) No firearm shall be marked as an exhibit, introduced into evidence, or otherwise handled in the courtroom, unless it has been checked by the bailiff for safety and a trigger and/or gun lock has been securely attached. E. By court order, the clerk shall substitute a full and complete photographic record of any exhibit or part of any exhibit returned to the offering party pursuant to subpart C of this rule. The party to whom the exhibit is being returned shall provide the photographic record. (Id.) F. Prior to bringing any toxic, hazardous or potentially hazardous materials into the courtroom, counsel shall alert the Clerk of the Court of the following: 1. A list of the technical and street names of the materials. 2. The types and sizes of the containers to be utilized for the materials. 3. The name of the person who will transport the materials into the courtroom. 4. Where the materials will be stored and the conditions under which the materials will be stored, viewed or handled. 5. The name of the person who will remove the materials. 6. An explanation as to why the materials are hazardous or potentially hazardous and the remedies to be followed in the event of a spill, leak or other accident. 7. An explanation as to why the introduction of the materials into evidence must be accomplished by their physical presence in the courtroom, rather than proof of their existence by any other method. G. Controlled or toxic substances in any form must be securely sealed in containers so that odors cannot be emitted. H. Blood or urine samples, hypodermic needles or other objects containing blood, urine or other bodily fluids shall be permitted in the courtroom only when enclosed in a container sufficient to protect Court personnel and other persons in the court. I. Toxic, physiological, hazardous or potentially hazardous materials shall include, but not be limited to, all controlled substances commonly seized by narcotics officers and agents, including, to wit, cocaine, etc., and all chemicals, pesticides, and explosives, other than ammunition. A comprehensive list of these materials can be found in the California Administrative Code Title 22, Division 4, Chapter 30, Article 9, entitled “Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials”. Further information concerning the list of materials provided in the aforementioned Administrative Code as well as additional information concerning other hazardous materials may be obtained by contacting the Stanislaus County Department of Environmental Resources. (1/1/22) J. All evidence of this nature will remain the responsibility of the person bringing it into the courtroom. When such evidence is introduced, the person previously in possession of the evidence shall take responsibility for it and store it pending "final determination of the action." (Penal Code §1417.1.) K. Such exhibits must be retained by the submitting party/agency until notice of final determination of the action, as defined by law. L. This rule is not intended to interfere with or be contrary to any existing statute or case law governing the introduction or viewing of evidence. M. This rule is adopted for the protection of the public and all persons involved in the processes of the justice system in Stanislaus County. (Rule 1.08 [7/1/03, 1/1/22] amended January 1, 2024) 1.09 General Authority-Superior Court Commissioners A. The Superior Court Commissioners shall perform the duties and shall have the powers prescribed by Code of Civil Procedure section 259, the duties and powers of a juvenile court referee as specified in Welfare & Institutions Code section 247, and the duties and powers of a probate commissioner appointed pursuant to Government Code Section 69897. B. The Presiding Judge shall assign to the commissioners, sitting either as a commissioner or as a referee or as a judge pro tempore or as a juvenile court referee, such matters as the needs of the Court may require. C. If directed to do so by the presiding judge, a superior court commissioner may: (1) conduct arraignment proceedings, including the issuance and signing of bench warrants (Govt. Code § 72190.1), and (2) issue and sign bench warrants for the arrest of defendants who fail either to make required court appearances or to perform any act required by court order (Govt. Code § 72190.2) (Rule 1.09 [1/1/19] amended January 1, 2025) 1.10 Photographing, Recording and Broadcasting in Court Facilities A. Definitions As used in this rule: 1. “Courtrooms” means the actual courtroom of any individual judicial officer including any attached foyers, offices, conference rooms, chambers and non-public/secured hallways. 2. “Photography” or “Photographing” means recording a still or moving likeness, regardless of the method used, including digital or photographic methods. 3. “Recording” means the use of any analog or digital device to aurally or visually preserve a still or moving likeness. 4. “Broadcasting” means a visual or aural transmission of Photography or Recording, by any method, including any electronic transmission or transmission by sound waves. B. Courtrooms. Photographing, Recording, and Broadcasting proceedings in courtrooms are subject to CRC 1.150. C. Non-courtroom areas. Photographing, Recording, and Broadcasting in areas outside of courtrooms are subject to the following: 1. In order to protect the safety and privacy of minors, all forms of photography and recording are prohibited at the following location: a) The Juvenile Court located at 2215 Blue Gum Avenue, Modesto, CA. 2. In order to protect the safety and privacy of jurors, all forms of photography and recording are prohibited in the following locations: a) The jury assembly room and all jury deliberation rooms in each Stanislaus Superior Court building. 3. In order to protect the safety and privacy of court personnel, all forms of photography or recording are prohibited in the following locations: a) All clerk offices, all clerk windows, and all employee work areas in each Stanislaus Superior Court building; and b) The Self-help Center at the Modesto Main Downtown Courthouse. 4. Television cameras, video cameras and/or camera operators, still photographers, media reporters or any combination thereof shall not block corridors, block access to any court or hearing room, block the ingress or egress to and from the courthouse, block stairwells or block handicap ramps. 5. Any and all video, cell phone and other photography through courtroom windows or into the courtroom from the hallway is subject to the same restrictions that apply to the use of cameras in the courtroom and shall require prior approval by the judge of the affected courtroom. D. Sanctions. Any violation of this rule or an order made under this rule is subject to CRC Rule 1.150(f). (7/1/17) (Rule 1.10 [7/1/17] amended January 1, 2024) 1.11 Availability of Official Court Reporting Services A. Pursuant to California Rules of Court rule 2.956 and Government Code section 68086, the Court hereby adopts the following policy as a local rule. (1/1/22, 7/1/23, 7/1/24) The Court provides services of official court reporters in all criminal and juvenile matters as required by law during regular court hours. The chart below reflects hearing types where the court provides an official court reporter. Hearing Types Official Reporter Provided By Court Party May Provide Their Own Reporter Electronic Reporting Available Civil settlement conference No. (If available, the Court may provide a reporter to put a settlement agreement on the record.) No. No. Civil harassment No. Yes. No. Civil law & motion, ex parte hearings - D21/D23 Yes (on Wednesday and Friday only). Yes. No. Civil law & motion, ex parte hearings - D22/D24 Yes (on Tuesday and Thursday only). Yes. No. Civil court trials No. Yes. No. Civil collection matters – Rule of Court 3.740 No. Yes. No. Civil unlawful detainers No. Yes (Unlimited Jurisdiction only). Yes (Limited Jurisdiction only). Labor Commissioner Appeals No. Yes. No. Family law – law and motion. Sometimes. Yes. No. Family law settlement conference No. No. No. Child support hearings – D15 No. Yes. No. Probate compromise of minor’s claim No. Yes. No. Small claims motions No. No. No. Small claims court trials No. No. No. Small claims appeals No. No. No. B. Procurement of Private Court Reporter. For matters where the court does not provide an official court reporter, any party who desires a verbatim record of a court proceeding may arrange for or hire a private certified court reporter pro tempore to report any scheduled hearing or trial pursuant to Government Code section 68086(d)(1-3). Before arranging for a private court reporter, please contact the Supervising Court Reporter at ctreport@stanct.org or (209)530-3105 to confirm that an official court reporter is not available. (1/1/22) C. Exception for Parties Granted a Fee Waiver. Parties granted a fee waiver may request an official court reporter to record a verbatim record of the proceedings, except as noted above. Parties shall make their request as soon as possible by contacting the Supervising Court Reporter via email at ctreport@stanct.org or (209)530-3105. A fee waiver does not cover the cost of preparing a reporter’s transcript. (1/1/22) 1.12 Bail Bonds Agents The various courthouses within the Stanislaus County Superior Court are public buildings that must be accessible to persons with court related business. Because the courthouse buildings have smaller lobby and hallway areas, it is particularly important to ensure that individuals without legitimate court business do not loiter in the public areas or act in such a way as to congest or clog the lobby or hallway areas, making it difficult for people with court related business to access the court. Title 10 Section 2074 of the California Code of Regulation limits solicitation by bail agents in courthouses and provides that courts may prohibit such solicitation altogether by local rule. Pursuant to this authority as well as its inherent and statutory authority, the Court prohibits all solicitation by bail agents within courthouse buildings. Solicitation by bail agents shall also be prohibited on that portion of courthouse property surrounding public entrances and exits to the courthouses. Bail agents shall not loiter on courthouse property in a manner that clogs or congests the lobby or hallway areas of the courthouse or otherwise restricts the public’s ability to access the courthouse for court-related business. This rule is not intended to prohibit bail agents from meeting with existing clients on courthouse property when said meetings concern court related business. (7/1/08) 1.13 Comfort and Services Animals A. The Americans with Disabilities Act (hereafter “ADA”) and the Unruh Act prohibit the exclusion of service animals from public accommodations, including courthouses. It is the Court’s policy to comply with all applicable federal and State law concerning service animals and to ensure that Court staff and security personnel are advised of the Court’s obligations concerning “service animals.” 1. A “service animal” is any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disability. 2. Miniature horses that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities may also be considered “service animals”. 3. Emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals (“comfort animals”) are not considered “service animals”. 4. No person may bring a “comfort animal” into a court building without first obtaining permission to do so as set forth in this rule. B. A party may request the presence of a comfort animal to support a witness at a trial or other court proceeding by filing a written motion. 1. The motion shall be supported by a declaration(s) setting forth: a) Facts sufficient to establish the presence of a comfort animal would assist or enable the witness to testify without undue harassment or embarrassment and provide complete and truthful testimony; b) A description of the comfort animal, i.e., species, breed, size, etc.; c) A description of the training the comfort animal received, including information regarding the ability of the comfort animal to remain quiet and in one position during extended court proceedings. 2. When ruling on a motion to allow the presence of a comfort animal, the Court will exercise its discretionary authority to control the mode and manner in which evidence is presented (Evid. Code § 765) and consider, among other things, the potential for prejudice to the opposing party(ies), if the motion were granted. 3. The court may issue an order granting a motion to allow the presence of a comfort animal on any conditions it deems appropriate. C. If the motion to allow the presence of a comfort animal is granted, the moving party shall: 1. Designate a qualified handler for the comfort animal. The handler shall maintain control of the comfort animal at all times it is in a court building or on court property and shall immediately clean up after the comfort animal. 2. Provide the handler with a court-endorsed “Filed” copy of the order granting the motion. The handler shall present the order to Court Security Personnel upon entering a court building and at other times upon request. 3. Reimburse the court for any damages caused by the comfort animal to court property. 4. Indemnify, defend and hold harmless the court, its judicial officers and its employees from any claims for damages arising from the use or presence of a comfort animal in a court building or on court property. 5. Name the “Superior Court of California, County of Stanislaus” as an additional insured on any policy of comprehensive general liability insurance issued to the moving party. However, this provision only applies if such insurance is available to the moving party. D. Nothing in this rule shall be construed to limit the access of any person in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civil Code § 51 et seq.). E. The court may revoke an order granting a motion to allow the presence of a comfort animal. Grounds for revocation include, but are not limited to, the comfort animal and/or handler disrupting court proceedings, or undue prejudice to the opposing party(ies), if the comfort animal were allowed to remain in the court building. (Rule 1.13 [7/1/19] amended January 1, 2024) 1.14 Mandatory Electronic Filing The following rules shall apply to electronic filing of documents with the Court. A. Mandatory Electronic Filing 1. All parties filing documents electronically are referred to and shall also comply with all requirements and conditions for electronic filing (e-filing) and service as set forth in Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6 and California Rules of Court, rules 2.250-2.261, unless this Local Rule provides otherwise. 2. Except as provided in subsections (G) and (H), all documents presented for filing in the following case types must be electronically filed (e-filed) with the Court as provided in Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6 and California Rules of Court, rules 2.250 through 2.261: a. Civil – including limited, unlimited, and complex; b. Family; c. Juvenile - including juvenile justice and juvenile dependency d. Probate; and e. Mental Health, but only as to LPS Conservatorships and CARE Act Proceedings. 3. Self-represented parties are not required to file documents electronically. However, self-represented parties are encouraged to utilize e-filing. 4. A party required to file documents electronically may request an exemption from the requirement by showing undue hardship or significant prejudice by filing a Request for Exemption from Mandatory Electronic Filing and Service (Judicial Council Form EFS-007) with a Proposed Order (Judicial Council Form EFS-008). 5. During trial, a party may submit to the Courtroom Clerk and serve by hand any pleadings, as long as the pleadings are also filed electronically before the close of business no later than the following court day. 6. The Court may order a party to provide courtesy copies of e-filed documents. The clerk’s office will reject unsolicited courtesy copies. B. E-Filing Procedures Documents must be e-filed with the Court using one of the Court’s approved e-filing service providers. Information concerning the Court’s approved e-filing service providers, including the procedure for e-filing documents with the Court, is available on the Court’s website at https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/. C. Electronic Service; Obligation to Update Electronic Address 1. Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6 and California Rules of Court rules 2.251 and 2.253 control electronic service, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. 2. Code of Civil Procedure section 1010.6, subdivision (d), requires the Court to electronically serve any document that the Court is required to transmit, deliver or serve, in any action in which a party or other person is subject to mandatory e-filing and electronic service or has consented to electronic service. 3. Any party who is subject to mandatory electronic service or who consents to electronic service must provide the Court with one (1) electronic address for service on the first occasion that party files any paper electronically. 4. A party may consent to accept electronic service from the Court through their electronic filing service provider, or by filing a Consent to Electronic Service form (EFS-005). Except as provided by law, this consent authorizes the Court to electronically serve the party with any document, including but not limited to notices and orders, in the case in which consent was given. 5. A party whose electronic service address changes while their case is pending must promptly notify the Court and all parties by filing a Notice of Change of Electronic Service Address form (EFS-010). 6. If a party is not required to accept electronic service but has provided consent, the party’s consent to receive electronic service may be revoked by filing a Withdrawal of Consent to Electronic Service form (EFS-006). D. E-Filing Fees E-filing service providers may charge reasonable fees in addition to any filing fees required by the Court. Any party who has received a fee waiver from the Court is exempt from the fees and costs associated with electronic filing. A party may request a fee waiver by filing an application for waiver of court fees and costs (Judicial Council Forms FW-001 and FW-002). E. Confidential Documents Except as provided by the California Rules of Court, rules 2.500-2.507, an e-filed document is a public document at the time it is filed unless it is ordered sealed or filed as a confidential document pursuant to law. The responsibility for redacting personal identifiers and privileged or confidential information rests solely with counsel and the parties. The clerk will not review pleadings or other documents for compliance with the law. The Court may impose sanctions for violation of these requirements. F. Where required, a motion to file documents under seal shall be e-filed. Confidential documents shall be lodged or filed with the Court by electronic submission in the manner described in Rule of Court 2.551(d). Such records must not be submitted in paper form, unless an exception to the mandatory electronic filing rules applies or has been granted. A cover sheet that identifies the lodged or sealed documents shall be electronically filed. Redacted versions of any lodged or sealed documents shall be filed electronically at the same time. G. Documents Not Eligible for E-Filing For a complete list of documents which cannot be electronically filed, please consult the Court’s website at https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/. H. Format of Electronically Filed Documents All electronically filed documents must be in text searchable format and must comply with the formatting and content requirements of the California Rules of Court for electronic documents, including particularly Rules 2.256(b) and 3.1110(f)(4) requiring electronic bookmarks. Parties shall bookmark each heading, subheading and component (including the table of contents, table of authorities, petition, verification, points and authorities, declaration, and proof of service, if included within the document) in the document, as well as any exhibits and/or attachments to the document. For specific formatting requirements, please consult the Court’s website at https://www.stanislaus.courts.ca.gov/. Compliance with all of the formatting requirements for electronic documents is extremely important for the Court’s timely consideration of the documents. In cases of non-compliance with the Court’s formatting requirements, the Court may, in its discretion, order any, or all, of the following in addition to any other sanction(s) permitted by law: 1. The non-compliant document may be stricken as improperly filed; 2. The hearing to which the non-compliant document pertains may be continued, or; 3. Monetary sanctions may be imposed for violation of the California Rules of Court or these Local Rules related to formatting of electronically filed documents, following adequate notice and an opportunity to be heard. I. Effective Filing Date No document transmitted to the Clerk of the Court electronically is deemed filed unless it is accepted for filing by the Clerk. Any document that is received electronically by the Court between 12:00 a.m. and 11:59:59 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time) on a court day shall be deemed filed on that same court day. Any document that is received electronically on a non-court day shall be deemed filed on the next court day. For the purposes of this rule, a document is “received electronically” on the date and time it is received by the Court and a confirmation of receipt is created. California Rules of Court, rule 2.259(a)(1). Nothing in this Local Rule shall limit the Clerk of the Court’s ability to reject electronically filed documents. This rule does not affect the timing requirements for any document(s) that, pursuant to an order of the Court, must be filed by a set time on the due date. (Rule 1.14 [1/1/19, 1/1/20, 1/1/22, 7/1/23, 1/1/24, 7/1/24] amended January 1, 2026) 1.14.1 Submission of Electronic Exhibits or Evidence The purpose of this rule is to provide guidance and requirements for the submission of exhibits or evidence in an electronic or digital format, including photographs, videos, audio recordings, documents, or any other type of electronic data. This rule applies to all parties and attorneys who intend to submit electronic exhibits or evidence in any civil, criminal, family, probate, juvenile, or other proceeding. Any exhibit or evidence that is submitted in an electronic or digital format must comply with the following requirements: 1. The exhibit or evidence must be on a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or Blu-Ray. 2. The CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or Blu-Ray must be virus-free and not contain any malicious or harmful code. 3. Electronic exhibits or evidence may not be submitted on a writable storage device such as a flash or thumb drive. (7/1/24) 1.15 Contacting Court's Legal Research Staff No party, or attorney for a party, in any action or proceeding pending in this court shall contact or attempt to contact any member of the court's legal research staff concerning such pending matter, without the prior approval of the judge to whom the matter has been assigned, or if the matter has not been assigned, the Presiding Judge. (1/1/19) RULE 2 COURT ORGANIZATION 2.00 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE (7/1/24) 2.01 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE (7/1/24) 2.02 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE (7/1/24) 2.03 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE (7/1/24) 2.04 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE (7/1/24) 2.05 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE (7/1/21) 2.06 Day of Judicial Vacation Defined In accordance with California Rules of Court, Rule 10.603(c)(2)(H), a day of judicial vacation is defined as time off for more than one-half day. Absence from Court to attend an authorized education program, conference, or workshop or to participate in Judicial Council or other authorized committees or community outreach activities, shall not be considered vacation time if attendance has the prior approval of the Presiding Judge or their designee. (7/1/17, 7/1/24)
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.