Family Law Courtroom Schedule & Requirements

Family Law Courtroom Schedule & Requirements

The courtroom schedule below provides information about the various hearings and the times they are scheduled in each of the Family Law courtrooms.

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Legend:

CMC –Case Status & Case Resolution Conference DV – Domestic Violence MSC – Mandatory Settlement Conference
OJDs – Judgment Debtor Examination OSC – Order to Show Cause TSC – Trial Setting Conference

REVISED JUNE 2026

L611 Judge Eric J. Wersching - Family Law Supervising Judge

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:45 AM	RFOs - Initial/Mods, DVs	8:45 AM	RFOs - Initial/Mods, DVs	8:45 AM	Trial/Long Cause/Special Sets/Mandatory Settlement Conference/Trial Setting Conference, DVs	8:45 AM	Trial/Long Cause/Special Sets/Mandatory Settlement Conference/Trial Setting Conference, DVs	8:45 AM	Motions, Contempt, OJD , Fee Waivers
1:45 PM	Special Sets	1:45 PM	Special Sets	1:45 PM	Special Sets	1:45 PM	Special Sets	1:45 PM	Special Sets

Ex Partes —– Family Law Ex Partes daily at 8:45 AM – submitted by 10:00AM. Domestic Violence Ex Partes at 1:45 PM – submitted by 2:00PM.
Second Call - – 10:30 AM. Requesting party shall notify the other party IN ADVANCE. DV hearings and special set/long cause hearings may NOT be placed on second call.
Continuances for RFOs, Motions and Conferences - only 1 continuance will be granted by phone only pursuant to stipulation of both parties. Any request to continue beyond that will require a showing of good cause by appearing in person at the time of the hearing. The continuance date must be approved by the courtroom.

Continuance for Trials and Special Sets – may be granted by telephone only by agreement and upon a showing of good cause as determined by the Court. Otherwise, an appearance is required.

Getting to Trials – The Court requires full compliance with Local Rule of Court 709 prior to setting a Trial date. 

Remote Appearances – Only if a request is filed and the Order is granted by the Court.

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L11 Judge Tiffany Poncy

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:30 AM	DV Hearings	8:30 AM	DV Hearings	8:30 AM	DV Hearings	8:30 AM	DV Hearings	8:30 AM	DV Hearings
								9:00 AM	Motions
1:30 PM	DV Ex Partes Review Hearings, OSC Modifications	1:30 PM	DV Ex Partes Review Hearings OSC Modifications	1:30 PM	DV Ex Partes Review Hearings OSC Modifications	1:30 PM	DV Ex Partes Review Hearings OSC Modifications	1:30 PM	DV Ex Partes

Domestic Violence ex parte applications are heard daily at 1:30 PM.
In person hearings required unless authorized prior by the court. 

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L52 Judge Huy Nguyen

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:30 AM	RFO’s, DV	8:30 AM	RFO’s, DV	8:30  AM	RFO’s, DV	8:30 AM	TSC, MSC, TRC, Review, DV, Name Change	8:30 AM	Motions, DV,  Contempt, Default
10:00 AM	Trial	10:00 AM	Trial	10:00 AM	Trial	10:00 AM	Trial	10:00 AM	Trial
1:30 PM	Trial	1:30 PM	Trial	1:30 PM	Trial	1:30 PM	Trial	1:30 PM	Trial

Ex Partes — Family Law Ex Parte Applications must be submitted by 10:00 AM. Domestic Violence Ex Partes must be submitted by 2:00 PM.

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L53 Judge Julie Anne Swain

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:45 AM	DV/DV Renewal, RFO Initial/Mods	8:45 AM	DV/DV Renewal, RFO Initial/Mods	8:45 AM	DV/DV Renewal, RFO Initial/Mods	8:45 AM	DV/DV Renewal, RFO Initial/Mods	8:45 AM	DV/DV Renewal,  Motions/Contempts, Name Change/Fee Waiver,  TSC/MSC/TRC
10:30 AM	Special Set	10:30 AM	Special Set	10:30 AM	Special Set	10:30 AM	Special Set
1:30 PM	Trial	1:30 PM	Trial	1:30 PM	Trial	1:30 PM	Trial	1:30 PM	Ex-Partes

Ex Partes -Family Law Ex Partes & Domestic Violence Ex Partes are heard daily at 8:45 AM. Domestic Violence Ex Partes are heard daily at 1:30 PM.
 

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L60 Judge Kimberly A. Carasso

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:30 AM	RFO's - Initial DV's	8:30 AM	RFO's - Initial DV's	8:30 AM	RFO, Mods, DV	8:30 AM	RFO, Mods, DV	8:30 AM	TSC, TRC, Status Conference, Motions, Contempt, Fee Waivers, Default
1:30 PM	Trial	1:30 PM	Trial	1:30 PM	Trial	1:30 PM	Trial	1:30 PM	Special Set

Please make sure to review and comply with Local Court Rules 700 et seq.  Failure to do so may result in sanctions and/or your matter being continued/taken off-calendar.

Ex Partes — Parties to comply with Local Rule of Court 704.

Second Call — 10:00 AM. Requesting party shall notify the other party IN ADVANCE. DV hearings and special set/long cause hearings may NOT be placed on second call.  Matter may go off-calendar if there are no appearances and/or contact by 10:00 AM.

MSC — Trials and Mandatory Settlement Conferences are set at court’s discretion, and only when all parties are in agreement.  A joint statement of issues must be filed prior to receiving a trial or MSC date.

RFO — Parties to comply with Local Rule of Court 705.

Financial Issues — Parties to comply with Local Rule of Court 702.

Continuances for RFOs, Motions and Conferences — The Court will entertain only 1 telephonic continuance pursuant to stipulation of both parties. Any request to continue beyond that will require a showing of good cause by appearing in person at the time of the hearing. The continuance date must be approved by the Court.

Trials –The Court requires full compliance with Local Rule of Court 709 prior to setting a Trial date.  As to trial, the Court requires strict compliance with Local Rule of Court 709 and Local Rule of Court 714.  Should the parties wish to submit a trial brief, the Court requires compliance with Cal. Rule of Court Rule 5.394. Failure to comply with any of these rules may result in the matter being continued and/or monetary sanctions.

Continuance for Trials and Special Sets — May be granted by written request only by agreement and upon a showing of good cause as determined by the Court. Otherwise, an appearance is required.

Remote Appearances — Parties to comply with Local Rule 719.  Any party or witness appearing remotely must conduct themselves as if they are physically present in court.  They must have reliable internet access with video and audio via the Zoom platform, must not be in a moving vehicle, and must dress appropriately for court. Any party calling a remote witness must provide the witness with any exhibits in advance and/or be prepared to confront the witness with exhibits remotely via the electronic evidence portal and Zoom platform.

Hearing Rules —

1. The Court expects counsel to be familiar with and follow the California Attorney Guidelines of Civility and Professionalism (the “Civility Guidelines”).
2. A copy of the Civility Guidelines may be obtained on the web at the following URL: Attorney Civility and Professionalism | The State Bar of California
3. Uncivil or unprofessional behavior will not be tolerated.
4. The Court expects parties to resolve all disputes regarding scheduling or time extensions without the necessity of Court involvement.

All filings must be filed and served prior to any hearing date pursuant to applicable code.

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L61 Judge Randall S. Bethune

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:30 AM	TSC, MSC	8:30 AM	RFO/ DV Trial	8:30 AM	RFO/ DV Trial	8:30 AM	RFO/ DV Trial	8:30 AM	OSC, Motions, FW, Contempt
1:30 PM	Evidentiary Hearings/Trials	1:30 PM	Evidentiary Hearings/Trials	1:30 PM	Evidentiary Hearings/Trials	1:30 PM	Evidentiary Hearings/Trial	1:30 PM	Evidentiary Hearings/Trial

Ex Partes — Family Law Ex Parte Applications must be submitted by 10:00 AM. Domestic Violence Ex Partes must be submitted by 2:00 PM.

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L62 Judge Mehtab Sandhu

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:45 AM	Ex Parte Courtroom Only DV/DV Renewal	8:45 AM	Ex Parte Courtroom Only DV/DV Renewal RFO-Initial	8:45 AM	Ex Parte Courtroom Only DV/DV Renewal RFO-Mods	8:45 AM	Ex Parte Courtroom Only DV/DV Renewal RFO-Mods	8:45 AM	Ex Parte Courtroom Only Contempt/Motion/OJD Defaults/Name Change DV/DV Renewal Fee Waiver TRC/TSC/MSC
1:30 PM	Specially Set  Ex Parte	1:30 PM	Specially Set  Ex Parte	1:30 PM	Specially Set  Ex Parte	1:30 PM	Specially Set  Ex Parte	1:30 PM	Ex Parte

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L63 Judge Stephen T. Hicklin 

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:30AM	Initial & Modification RFO, DV Hearings, Conferences	8:30AM	Initial & Modification RFO, DV Hearings, Conferences	8:30AM	Initial & Modification RFO, DV Hearings, Conferences	8:30AM	Initial & Modification RFO, DV Hearings, Conferences	8:30AM	Initial & Modification RFO, DV Hearings, Conferences
1:30PM	Trial	1:30PM	Trial	1:30PM	Trial	1:30PM	Trial	1:30PM	Trial

Second Call: Monday through Friday at 10:30AM.
Continuances: Parties may submit the FL-306 and FL-309 OR the FL-308 prior to the hearing. Parties are to list available future dates.
Appearing Remotely: Parties may submit the RA-010 and RA-020 if they wish to appear remotely.

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L64 Judge Glenn R. Salter 

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:30 AM	Long Cause Trial	8:30 AM	Long Cause Trial	8:30 AM	Long Cause Trial	8:30 AM	Long Cause Trial	8:30 AM	Long Cause Trial
1:30 PM	Long Cause Trial	1:30 PM	Long Cause Trial	1:30 PM	Long Cause Trial	1:30 PM	Long Cause Trial	1:30 PM	Long Cause Trial

Continuance: Parties may submit the FL-308 form OR FL-306 and FL-309 prior to the hearing.  Continuances are not granted via telephonic requests.

Trials: Parties are ORDERED to comply with Orange County Local Rule 709.

Remote Appearances: Only if a request is filed and the Order is granted by the Court.

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L65 Judge Mary Kreber-Varipapa

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:30 AM	Motions, Contempt, TSC/MSC, DV, Status Conference, Fee Waivers	8:30 AM	RFOs - Initial/Mods, DVs, Specially Set Hearings	8:30 AM	RFOs - Initial/Mods, DVs, Specially Set Hearings	8:30 AM	RFOs - Initial/Mods, DVs, Specially Set Hearings	8:30 AM	Status Conference, DVs, TSC/MSC/TRC, Specially Set Hearings
1:30 PM	Specially Set Hearings/Trials	1:30 PM	Specially Set Hearings/Trials	1:30 PM	Specially Set Hearings/Trials	1:30 PM	Specially Set Hearings/Trials	1:30 PM	Specially Set Hearings

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L66 Judge Cheri Pham

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:45 AM	RFOs – Initial/Mods, DVs	8:45 AM	RFOs – Initial/Mods, DVs, MSC	8:45 AM	RFOs, Initials & Mods/DV	8:45 AM	TSC, TRC, Status Conf. (remote), MSCs	8:45 AM	Motions, Contempt, OJD, Fee Waivers, Default
10:00 AM	Trials	10:00 AM	Trials	10:00 AM	Trials	10:00 AM	Trials	10:00 AM	SJIS Hearings

General Information

Court Hours

• Morning Session: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  (15-minute recess)
• Afternoon Session: Monday through Friday, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  (15-minute recess)

Check-In Procedures

• Counsel and self-represented parties must check in with the Bailiff upon arrival.
• Counsel is requested to provide business cards to the Bailiff.

Calendar Call

• There is no formal calendar call.
• Parties and counsel must notify the Bailiff whether they are ready to proceed or require additional time to meet and confer.

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Remote Appearances

Requests must be made in writing:

A “Notice of Remote Appearance” (Judicial Council Form RA-010) (RA-010 NOTICE OF REMOTE APPEARANCE), and “Order Regarding Remote Appearance” (Judicial Council Form RA-020) (RA-020 ORDER REGARDING REMOTE APPEARANCE) must be filed with the Court, stating the basis for the remote appearance request, and notice must be given to all parties entitled to receive notice of the proceedings. [Orange County Superior Court Local Rules, rule 719]  

Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.672:

• Non-evidentiary or non-trial proceedings:
  The notice must be filed and served at least two (2) court days before the hearing, provided the party seeking to appear remotely gave or received notice of the proceeding at least three (3) court days before the hearing.
• Evidentiary hearings or trials:
  The notice must be filed and served at least ten (10) court days before the hearing or trial. If the hearing or trial is set on shorter notice, the notice must be filed and served at least two (2) court days before the proceeding.

Court Discretion

The Court reserves the discretion to require an in-person appearance if it would materially assist in the determination, management, or resolution of the proceeding. (CRC rule 3.672(d).)

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Continuances

Unopposed Requests

For unopposed requests for continuance, telephonic appearances are permitted. The courtroom clerk may assist counsel or self-represented parties informally and off the record.

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Requests for Order (RFO)

Meet and Confer Requirement

Prior to any RFO hearing, parties must meet and confer in good faith regarding all issues raised and exchange all documentary evidence upon which they intend to rely, consistent with California Rules of Court, rule 5.98.

Support Matters

In any matter involving child support, spousal support, or domestic partner support, counsel is encouraged to have a proposed Xspouse calculation prepared for the hearing.

Income and Expense Declarations

Current Income and Expense Declarations (Judicial Council Form FL-150) must be filed and served with all Requests for Order and Responsive Declarations when relevant to the relief requested or when support is at issue. (CRC rule 5.92(b).)

Page Limitations

Unless otherwise permitted by the Court:

• Declarations attached to an RFO or Responsive Declaration may not exceed ten (10) pages.
• Reply declarations may not exceed five (5) pages.

These limits do not apply to:

• Expert declarations
• Income and Expense Declarations and attachments
• Financial Statements and attachments
• Property Declarations and attachments
• Exhibits
• Memoranda of Points and Authorities

(CRC rules 5.111(a) and 5.112.)

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Mandatory Settlement Conferences (MSC) and Trial Requirements

Mandatory Settlement Conferences

The following documents must be exchanged and filed at least five (5) calendar days before the MSC (Local Rule 707):

• Mandatory Settlement Conference Brief
• Statement of Issues
• Updated Income and Expense Declaration

All documents must be filed in Department L66.

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Trials and Contested Hearings

Electronic Evidence Portal

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, all exhibits must be uploaded through the Electronic Evidence Portal.

If the Court requires hard copies of exhibits, the original exhibit binders for the Court and copies for the witness stand must be organized, tabbed, and delivered to the department on the day of trial or hearing.

Only the Exhibit List is to be filed with the Court, and it must correspond to the tabbed exhibits contained in the binders. If any changes are made to the exhibits before the hearing or trial, an amended Exhibit List must be filed.

The Electronic Evidence Portal and related instructions are available on the Court’s public website:

https://www.occourts.org/online-services/electronic-evidence-portal

Trial Documents

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the following must be filed and served at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the trial (Local Rule 709):

1. 1. Motions in Limine (must be in writing)
   2. Joint statement of issues to be tried
   3. Exhibit list
   4. Current and complete Income and Expense Declaration (Form FL-150)
   5. Witness list in compliance with Family Code §217(c)
   6. Expert reports

Trial briefs must be served and filed no later than five (5) court days before the hearing. (CRC rule 5.394.)

All documents must be filed in Department L66.

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Interpreters

Court-provided interpreters are available only for domestic violence matters.

For non-domestic violence matters, parties and counsel are responsible for arranging their own certified or qualified interpreters.

Matters may be continued if an interpreter is not available.

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Child Custody Mediation Requirement

This requirement does not apply where:

• A Domestic Violence Restraining Order is currently pending; or
• A Domestic Violence Restraining Order has been issued.

If child custody or parenting time is disputed, the parties must participate in mediation through Family Court Services before the hearing.

A mediation appointment will be provided to the moving party before the hearing date is assigned.

If the parties resolve the issues before mediation:

• Both parties and/or counsel must notify Family Court Services to cancel the appointment.
• An appointment will not be canceled or rescheduled based on notice from only one party.

Failure to appear for mediation, or failure to timely cancel a mediation appointment after resolution, may result in sanctions of $100 per party. (Local Rule 703.)

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Orders After Hearing

All proposed orders after hearing must comply with California Rules of Court, Rule 5.125.

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L67 Judge Elia Naqvi 

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:45AM	RFO – Initials DV MSC	8:45AM	RFO – Initials DV MSC	8:45AM	RFO – Initials DV MSC	8:45AM	RFO – Mods DV TSC/MSC	8:45AM	Motions, Contempt, Fee Waivers, Default DV
1:30PM	Trial/ Evidentiary Hearings	1:30PM	Trial/ Evidentiary Hearings	1:30PM	Trial/ Evidentiary Hearings	1:30PM	Trial/ Evidentiary Hearings	1:30PM

Ex-Partes: Family Law Ex Parte applications must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. Domestic Violence Ex Parte applications must be submitted by 2:00 p.m.

Second Call: At 10:30 a.m., the requesting party shall notify the other party and the Court in advance. The Court may deny any request for a second call. Domestic Violence hearings and Trial/ Evidentiary hearings may not be placed on second call.

Remote Appearances: Parties must submit the RA-010 and RA-020 forms if they wish to appear remotely no later than ten (10) days prior to the hearing. Any party or witness appearing remotely must conduct themselves as if physically present in court. Parties must provide a specific reason in support of any request for a remote appearance.

MSC - Mandatory Settlement Conferences (MSC) must be held in person. Commissioners or Temporary Judges (TJs) are available upon request. Joint Mandatory Settlement Conference Briefs must be filed at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the meet-and-confer with the Commissioner or TJ.

Continuances for RFOs, Motions, and Conferences - Only two continuances will be granted by phone if requested by either party and both parties agree to the continuance. Any request to continue after the first two, even if uncontested, may require a showing of good cause and must be filed and served no later than five (5) court days before the scheduled hearing date, absent an emergency as determined by the Court. The new continuance date must be approved by the courtroom. See California Rule of Court 5.95.

Continuances for Trials and Evidentiary Hearings - The Court does not grant telephonic or stipulated requests to continue Trials or Evidentiary hearings absent a showing of good cause. If a Trial or Evidentiary hearing is continued, the Court will vacate the existing date and reset the matter for a Trial Setting Conference/Status Conference. At the Trial Setting Conference/Status Conference, the Court will provide the parties with a new Trial or Evidentiary hearing date.

Exhibits - This department utilizes the Electronic Evidence Portal for the submission of exhibits. All parties must upload and share any exhibits intended for use in their case-in-chief no later than 10 calendar days prior to the scheduled hearing. Rebuttal exhibits may be shared at the time the party forms the intent to use them.

Stipulations - Stipulations must be submitted in writing.

Contested Hearings/Trials - The Court requires strict compliance with Local Rule of Court 709 and Local Rule of Court 714. An exhibit list, witness list, a current and complete Income and Expense Declaration (FL-150) with supporting documentation, and a joint statement of issues to be tried must be filed no later than 10 calendar days before the trial or contested hearing. All exhibits for the trial or evidentiary hearing must be uploaded to the Electronic Evidence Portal at least 10 calendar days before the hearing. Should the parties submit a trial brief, it must comply with California Rule of Court 5.394.

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L68 Commissioner Matthew Reichman

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:30 AM	RFO – INITIALS, DV/DV RENEWALS	8:30 AM	RFO – MODS, DV/DV RENEWALS	8:30 AM	RFO – MODS, DV/DV RENEWALS	8:30 AM	TSC/MSC/TRC, DV/DV RENEWALS	8:30  AM	MOTIONS, CONTEMPTS, OJDs, DV/DV RENEWALS
1:30 PM	SPECIAL SET	1:30 PM	SPECIAL SET	1:30 PM	SPECIAL SET	1:30 PM	SPECIAL SET	1:30 PM	SPECIAL SET

Ex-Parte: Parties to comply with Local Rule of Court 704.

Second Call: 10:00 AM.  Requesting party shall notify the other party and the Court IN ADVANCE.  DV hearings and special set matters may NOT be placed on second call.

MSC: Parties to comply with Local Rule of Court 707.

RFO: Parties to comply with Local Rule of Court 705.

Financial Issues: Parties to comply with Local Rule of Court 702.

Continuances for RFOs, Motions and Conferences: The Court permits one telephonic continuance pursuant to the stipulation of the parties. Any request to continue beyond that will require a showing of good cause as determined by the court. 

Continuance of Trial or Special Sets: May be granted by agreement of the parties and upon a showing of good cause as determined by the court. 

Remote: Only if a request is filed and the Order is granted by the Court.  The Court has a strong preference for in-person appearances at trials, evidentiary hearings, and mandatory settlement conferences.

All filings must be filed and served prior to any hearing date pursuant to the applicable code.

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L69 Commissioner Robert Kohler

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:45 am	Initial and Mod RFO, DVs, TSC/MSC/TRC, Trials, Status Conference	8:45 am	Initial and Mod RFO, DVs, TSC/MSC/TRC, Trials, Status Conference	8:45 am	Initial and Mod RFO, DVs, TSC/MSC/TRC, Trials, Status Conference	8:45 am	Initial and Mod RFO, DVs, TSC/MSC/TRC, Trials, Status Conference	8:45 am	Law & Motion, Contempt/Pretrials, Name Change, Fee Waiver Hearings
1:30 pm	Special Set Hearings	1:30 pm	Special Set Hearings	1:30 pm	Special Set Hearings	1:30 pm	Special Set Hearings	1:30pm

Ex Partes: Family Law Ex Partes must be submitted by 10:00AM. Domestic Violence Ex Partes must be submitted by 2:00PM. Monday-Friday.

Second Call: 10:30 AM. Requesting party shall notify the other party IN ADVANCE and the Court by 8:45 AM or the day prior.  Matter may go off-calendar if there are no appearances and/or contact by 9:00 AM.

Remote Appearances: Parties may submit the RA-010 and RA-020 if they wish to appear remotely 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING. Any party or witness appearing remotely must conduct themselves as if they are physically present in court.  They must have reliable internet access with video and audio via the Zoom platform, must not be in a moving vehicle, and must dress appropriately for court. Any party calling a remote witness must provide the witness with any exhibits in advance and/or be prepared to confront the witness with exhibits remotely via the electronic evidence portal and zoom platforms.

Exhibits: This department uses the Electronic Evidence Portal for exhibits. All parties must upload and share exhibits intended to be used in their case-in-chief to the evidence portal 10 days in advance of the date set for hearing. Rebuttal exhibits may be shared at the time the party forms the intent to use the exhibit. Parties are invited to bring 2 physical copies of exhibits for the Court's use.  If a party is unable to upload exhibits after reviewing the Court's instructions and contact the help line, then said party must bring 5 copies of exhibits to the hearing, in separate binders, with pre-marked exhibit tags and a corresponding exhibit list. Petitioner shall use consecutive numbers. Respondent shall use consecutive letters. Prior to the hearing parties are to meet and confer regarding potential stipulations to the admission of any exhibits. Any such stipulation must be in writing.

Stipulations: All stipulations must be in writing.

Continuances: TELEPHONIC CONTINUANCES ARE NOT ACCEPTED. May be granted by written request only by agreement (Form FL-308) and upon a showing of good cause as determined by the Court. Parties are to contact the department to obtain available continuance dates. Otherwise, an appearance is required.

RFO: Parties to comply with Local Rule of Court 705.

Financial Issues:  Parties to comply with Local Rule of Court 702.

Trials: The Court requires full compliance with Local Rule of Court 709 prior to setting a Trial date.  As to trial, the Court requires strict compliance with Local Rule of Court 709 and Local Rule of Court 714.  Should the parties wish to submit a trial brief, the Court requires compliance with Cal. Rule of Court Rule 5.394. Failure to comply with any of these rules may result in the matter being continued and/or monetary sanctions.

All filings must be filed and served prior to any hearing date pursuant to applicable code.

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L71 Judge Eileen Solis

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:30 AM	Initial RFO, DV Hearings	8:30 AM	Modification RFO, DV Hearings	8:30 AM	Modification RFO, DV Hearings	8:30 AM	TSC/MSC/TRC, DV Hearings	8:30 AM	Law & Motion, Contempt, Default, Name Change/OJD Fee Waiver Hearings, DV Hearings
1:30 PM	Trial/Special Sets	1:30 PM	Trial/Special Sets	1:30 PM	Trial/Special Sets	1:30 PM	Trial/Special Sets	1:30 PM	SIJS Hearings

Ex Partes — Family Law Ex Parte Applications must be submitted by 10:00 AM. Domestic Violence Ex Partes must be
submitted by 2:00 PM.
Second Call - Monday through Friday at 10:00 AM only by court approval. Matter may go off-calendar if there are no
appearances and/or contact by 10:30 AM.
MSC - Trials and MSC are set at court's discretion. A joint statement of issues must be filed prior to receiving a Trial or Special
Set date, along with exhibit and witness lists. Income and Expense Declaration must be current in cases involving support and
financial issues.
Continuance for Trials and Special Sets – Court does NOT grant telephonic or stipulated requests for continuance of Trials or
Special Set barring good cause. If the trial or Special Set hearing is continued, the court will vacate the Trial date or Special
Sets hearing date and reset the matter for a Trial Readiness Conference. At the TRC, court can provide the parties with
another Trial or Special Sets date.
Remote Appearances: The court does not allow parties or counsel to appear remotely for any Domestic Violence Hearings,
Contempt, or Trial/Special Set hearings. Any parties/counsel/witnesses/guardian ad litem requesting to appear remotely for a
hearing, must file form RA-010 along with the proposed Order, form RA-020, at least 10 days prior to the hearing date. Any
request for Remote Appearance filed less than 10 days prior to the hearing date will be considered late and will not be granted
without good cause.

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L72 Judge Ami Sheth Sagel

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:45 AM	DV Hearings, Initial RFOs, RFO Mods	8:45 AM	DV Hearings, Initial RFOs, RFO Mods	8:45 AM	DV Hearings, Initial RFOs, RFO Mods	8:45 AM	DV Hearings, TSC/MSC/ TRC	8:45 AM	DV Hearings, Law & Motion, Contempts, OJD, Fee Hearings
10:30 AM	Special Sets - Evid Hearings/ Trials	10:30 AM	Special Sets - Evid Hearings/ Trials	10:30 AM	Special Sets - Evid Hearings/ Trials
						1:30 PM	Special Sets - Evid Hearings/ Trials	1:30 PM	Terminations – 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Friday; Adoptions – 3rd Friday

Ex Partes — Family Law Ex Partes must be submitted by 10:00AM. Domestic Violence Ex Partes must be submitted by 2:00PM.
Second Call - 10:00 AM. Requesting party shall notify the other party and the Court IN ADVANCE. The Court may deny the request for a second call. DV hearings and special set/long cause hearings may NOT be placed on second call.

Continuances for RFOs, Motions and Conferences – only two continuances will be granted by phone if requested by either party and both parties agree to the continuance. Any request to continue after the first two, even if uncontested, may require a showing of good cause and the request should be filed and served no later than five court days before the hearing date set (absent an emergency, as determined by the Court). The continuance date must be approved by the courtroom. See California Rule of Court 5.95.

Continuance for Trials and Special Sets – may be granted only upon a written request, which must be filed and served no later than five court days before the hearing date set (absent an emergency, as determined by the Court) and upon a showing of good cause as determined by the Court. See California Rule of Court 5.95.

Remote Appearances –For all hearings, remote appearances are permitted if: (1) a request is timely filed and the Order is granted by the Court or (2) the Court has made orders allowed for a remote appearance without the filing of a Request for a Remote appearance. The Court has a strong preference for in-person appearances at trials, evidentiary hearings, mandatory settlement conferences. If the Request for Remote Appearance is timely filed and served, this Court may allow remote appearances for status conferences, trial setting conferences, trial readiness conferences and the initial hearing on Requests for Order.

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L73 Judge Mena Guirguis

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:30 AM	Initial RFO, DV Hearings	8:30 AM	Initial RFO, DV Hearings	8:30 AM	RFO MODs, DV Hearings	8:30  AM	RFO MODs, DV Hearings	8:30 AM	Law & Motion, Contempt, Default, Name Change, OJD, Fee Waiver, DV Hearings, TSC/MSC/TRS
1:30 PM	Trial/Special Sets	1:30 PM	Trial/Special Sets	1:30 PM	Trial/Special Sets	1:30 PM	Trial/Special Sets	1:30 PM

Ex Partes — Family Law Ex Parte Applications must be submitted by 10:00 AM. Domestic Violence Ex Partes must be submitted by 2:00 PM.
Second Call - Monday through Friday at 10:30 AM only by court approval.

MSC – Mandatory Settlement Conference must be held in-person. TJs and VSC Officers are available upon request. Briefs must be filed 5 days prior to the meet and confer with the TJ or VSC Officer.

Continuance for Trials and Special Sets – Court does NOT grant telephonic or stipulated requests for continuance of Trials or Special Set barring good cause. If the trial or Special Set hearing is continued, the court will vacate the Trial date or Special Sets hearing date and reset the matter for a Trial Readiness Conference. At the TRC, court can provide the parties with another Trial or Special Sets date.
Remote Appearances: The court does not allow parties or counsel to appear remotely for any Domestic Violence Hearings, Contempt, or Trial/Special Set hearings. Any parties/counsel/witnesses/guardian ad litem requesting to appear remotely for a hearing, must file form RA-010 along with the proposed Order, form RA-020, at least 8 days prior to the hearing date. Any request for Remote Appearance filed less than 8 days prior to the hearing date will be considered late and will not be granted without good cause.

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L74 Open Trial/Hearing Courtroom

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:30 AM	Name Change /  Gender Change	8:30 AM	CMC	8:30 AM	TBD	8:30 AM	TBD	8:30 AM	Default / Dismissal
1:30 PM	Name Change /  Gender Change	1:30 PM	CMD	1:30 PM	TBD	1:30 PM	TBD	1:30 PM	Default / Dismissal

Department L74 is designated for hearings scheduled and heard by a Temporary or Assigned Judge. Documents for hearings set in this department must Documents for hearings set in this department must be clearly labeled with future hearing date and Department number, and filed in the Clerk's Office, unless directed otherwise by a Judicial Officer.

• Name Change/Gender Change will take place on the first and third Mondays

• Default calendar will take place on the first, second and fourth Fridays

• Dismissal calendar will take place on the third Friday

Questions regarding hearings scheduled in this Department should be directed to 657-622-6140.

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C14 Judge Juliet O. Macaulay

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:30 AM	Initial RFO's, DV Hearings, OSC- Contempt	8:30 AM	RFO Mods, DV Hearings OSC-Contempt	8:30 AM	RFO Mods, DV Hearings OSC-Contempt	8:30 AM	TSC/MSC/TRC/SC/Defaults, DV Hearings OSC-Contempt	8:30 AM	Law & Motion, Contempt, DV Hearings, Fee waiver, Name Change
10:30 AM	Special Set Hearings	10:30 AM	Special Set Hearings	10:30 AM	Special Set Hearings	10:30 AM	Special Set Hearings	10:30 AM	Special Set Hearings
1:30 PM	Trial/ Evidentiary Hearings	1:30 PM	Trial/ Evidentiary Hearings	1:30 PM	Trial/ Evidentiary Hearings	1:30 PM	Trial/ Evidentiary Hearings	1:30 PM	No trial set

Ex Partes — Family Law Ex Partes daily at 8:30 A.M. – submitted by 10:00 A.M.  Domestic Violence Ex Partes at 1:45 P.M. – submitted by 2:00 P.M. Response to Domestic Violence Ex Partes is due by 2:00 P.M. Response/ Oppositions may be submitted in writing, in person or via department email to C14@occourts.org
Second Call - Second call is at 10:00 A.M. Requesting party shall notify the other party IN ADVANCE by 3:00 P.M. the day prior to the hearing date. DV hearings and special set/long cause hearings may NOT be placed on second call. Continuances for RFOs, Motions and Conferences – 2 continuances may be granted by phone at the moving party’s request. Any further continuance requests by the moving party (or any request by the responding party) must be in writing with a showing of good cause. A request may also be made on the record at the time of the hearing. The continuance date must be approved by the courtroom. Parties should be prepared to show they have made reasonable efforts to secure the agreement of the opposing party before making a request for a continuance. MSC and Trial Dates - Trials and MSC’s are set at court's discretion and based on the Court’s calendar. MSC’s shall be in person to facilitate resolution, unless expressly waived by the Court. Getting to Trials – The Court requires full compliance with Local Rule of Court 709 prior to setting a Trial date. Continuance of Trials and Special Set Hearings – Continuances may be granted by telephone with the agreement of all parties, and upon a showing of good cause as determined by the Court. Otherwise, an appearance is required. Generally, the Court will convert the first day of any continued trials/special set hearings to a status conference to determine next steps. Inform the Court in advance if the matter has been fully resolved so the time slots can be made available to others. Remote Appearances – Requests must comply with Local Rule 719(c). Specifically, at least 2 court days’ notice for non-evidentiary hearings and 10 court days’ notice for evidentiary hearings is required. A request to appear remotely is not approved unless the Court has actually signed the order permitting the remote appearance.

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C17 Judge Michele Bell

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:30 AM	Ex Partes; Courtroom Only Set; DV Hearings/DV Renew; RFO – Initials/MODS; TSC/TRC/MSC/CRC/S C/OJD	8:30 AM	Ex Partes; Courtroom Only Set; DV Hearings/DV Renew; RFO – Initials/MODS; TSC/TRC/MSC/CRC/S C/OJD	8:30 AM	Ex Partes; Courtroom Only Set; DV Hearings/DV Renew; RFO – Initials/MODS;	8:30 AM	Ex Partes; Courtroom Only Set; DV Hearings/DV Renew; RFO – Initials/MODS;	8:30 AM	Ex Partes; Contempt/Motions; Courtroom Only Set; DV Hearings/DV Renew; Fee Waivers; Name Change; RFO – Initials/MODS
				10:00 AM	Trials/ Special Sets/ Evident Hearings	10:00 AM	Trials/ Special Sets/ Evident Hearings
1:30 PM	TBD	1:30 PM	TBD	1:30 PM	TBD	1:30 PM	TBD	1:30 PM	TBD

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C22 - As Assigned

	MON		TUE		WED		THU		FRI
8:30 AM	TDB	8:30 AM	TBD	8:30 AM	TBD	8:30 AM	TBD	8:30 AM	TBD
1:30 PM	TBD	1:30 PM	TBD	1:30 PM	TBD	1:30 PM	TBD	1:30 PM	TBD

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