The following Rules 1.1 through 6.11, Rules of Court of the Superior Court of Alpine County, are adopted January 1, 2007, replacing the Rules of Court previously adopted by the Superior Court of Alpine County.
General Information about the Alpine County Superior Court
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.
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.
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.
Rule 3. General Matters Concerning Court Operation.
Rule 3.1. Regular Sessions of the Court, Calendars, and Assignment of Judges.
Rule 3.2. Deviation from Regular Scheduling for Convenience.
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.
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.
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. Scheduling Calendar Dates.
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.