The following Rules 1.1 through 6.11, Rules of Court of the Superior Court of Alpine County, are adopted January 1, 2008, amending the Rules of Court previously adopted by the Superior Court of Alpine County.
General Information about the Alpine County Superior Court
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL COURT RULES Rule 1. Construction of Rules; Failure to Comply Rule 1.1. Citation of Rules Rule 1.2. Construction of Rules Rule 1.3. References to Court Rule 1.4. Failure to Comply
CHAPTER 2: FAIRNESS AND ACCESS RULES Rule 2. Fairness, Access, Facilities and Other Considerations for Persons with Disabilities Rule 2.1. Fairness Rule 2.2. Access Rule 2.3. References to Counsel/Attorney
CHAPTER 3: OPERATIONAL RULES Rule 3. General Matters Concerning Court Operation Rule 3.1. Regular Sessions of the Court, Calendars, and Assignment of Judges Rule 3.2. [Repealed 2008] Rule 3.3. Long-Cause Matters – Special Setting Rule 3.4. Assignment of Judges – Code of Civil Procedure 170.6 Rule 3.5. Ex Parte Applications Rule 3.6. Jury Trial Sessions, Location, and Juror Availability Rule 3.7. Court Reporters Rule 3.8. Facsimile Filings and Service
CHAPTER 4: COURTROOM DECORUM Rule 4. Courtroom Decorum Rule 4.1. Attire Rule 4.2. Talking in the Courtroom Rule 4.3. Use of the Courtroom and Courthouse Rule 4.4. Reacting to Proceedings
CHAPTER 5: CIVIL CASE RULES Rule 5. Civil Case Management Rule 5.1. Scope Rule 5.2. Differential Case Management Generally Rule 5.3. Service of Pleadings Rule 5.4. Failure to File Responsive Pleadings, Extension of Time to Respond; Default and Default Judgment Rule 5.5. Amendment of Pleadings Rule 5.6. Case Management Conferences Rule 5.7. Law and Motion; Proposed Orders Rule 5.8. Setting Cases for Trial Rule 5.9. Settlement Conferences Rule 5.10. Jury Trial: Pretrial Management Conference, Motions in Limine Rule 5.11. Working Copies of Motion Pleadings, Pretrial Management Conference Statements, Trial Briefs Rule 5.12. [Repealed 2008]
CHAPTER 6: CRIMINAL CASE RULES Rule 6. Criminal Case Management Rule 6.1. Disposition Goals Rule 6.2. Filing of Accusatory Pleadings and Requests for Warrants Rule 6.3. Hearings in Criminal Cases Rule 6.4. Arraignment, Bail and Bail Review Rule 6.5. Discovery and Investigation Rule 6.6. Pre-trial and Pre-preliminary Examination Conferences Rule 6.7. Dispositive Pleas Rule 6.8. Criminal Trials Rule 6.9. Continuances; Special Appearances Rule 6.10. Judgment & Sentencing/Probation Rule 6.11. Working Copies of Motion Pleadings, Pretrial Management Conference Statements, Trial Briefs
Rule
Effective Date
Revised Date
Chapter 1. General Court Rules
1.1
Citation of Rules
01/01/2007
1.2
Construction of Rules
1.3
Reference to Court
1.4
Failure to Comply
01/01/2008
Chapter 2. Fairness and Access Rules
2.1
Fairness
2.2
Access
2.3
Reference to Counsel/Attorney
Chapter 3. Operational Rules
3.1
Regular Sessions of the Court, Calendars, and Assignment of Judges
3.2
Deviation from Regular Scheduling for Convenience
3.3
Long-Cause Matters – Special Setting
3.4
Assignment of Judges – Code of Civil Procedure 170.6
3.5
Ex Parte Applications
3.6
Jury Trial Sessions, Location, and Juror Availability
3.7
Court Reporters
3.8
Facsimile Filings and Service
Chapter 4. Courtroom Decorum
4.1
Attire
4.2
Talking in the Court
4.3
Use of the Courtroom and Courthouse
4.4
Reacting to Proceedings
Chapter 5. Civil Case Rules
5.1
Scope
5.2
Differential Case Management Generally
5.3
Service of Pleadings
5.4
Failure to File Responsive Pleadings, Extension of Time to Respond; Default and Default Judgment
5.5
Amendment of Pleadings
5.6
Case Management Conferences
5.7
Law and Motion; Proposed Orders
5.8
Setting Cases for Trial
5.9
Settlement Conferences
5.10
Jury Trial: Pretrial Management Conference, Motions in Limine
5.11
Working Copies of Motion Pleadings, Pretrial Management Conference Statements, Trial Briefs
5.12
Scheduling Calendar Dates
Chapter 6. Criminal Case Rules
6.1
Disposition Goals
6.2
Filing of Accusatory Pleadings and Requests for Warrants
6.3
Hearings in Criminal Cases
6.4
Arraignment, Bail and Bail Review
6.5
Discovery and Investigation
6.6
Pre-trial and Pre-preliminary Examination Conferences
6.7
Dispositive Pleas
6.8
Criminal Trials
6.9
Continuances; Special Appearances
6.10
Judgment & Sentencing/Probation
6.11
The court is located in a remote mountain region which experiences severe winter weather resulting in hazardous driving conditions and road closure, and travel during other seasons is subject to lengthy delays due to road repair activities. The court will make accommodation for unforeseen circumstances making it unreasonably difficult to attend or timely appear for scheduled court sessions. However, all persons with business in the court must anticipate that such conditions may impede travel and are advised to plan accordingly for appearances and the attendance of witnesses. Consideration should be given to travel in advance of the day attendance is required; lodging is available but limited locally, and the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce may be contacted at 530-694-2475 for referral to local and regional facilities.