Court News

Our weekly roundup of local court news. This post will be updated as new information comes across our desks.

Alameda County Superior Court Invitation to Comment: 
04/19/2023 – Notice of Public Comment Period for Local Rule 4.350: Proposed Local Rule 4.350 Ability to pay determinations for traffic and infraction fines and fees

Proposed Effective Date:     July 1, 2023

Deadline to Comment Closes:    June 3, 2023

05/10/2023 – Notice of Public Comment Period for Local Rule 5.37: Proposed Repeal of Local Rule 5.37 Application and Order for Telephone Appearance

Proposed Effective Date:     July 1, 2023

Deadline to Comment Closes:    June 24, 2023

05/10/2023 – Notice of Public Comment Period for Local Rule 1.7: Proposed Amended Local Rule 1.7 Photographing, recording, broadcasting, and using electronic devices in court proceedings, courthouses, and other court locations; remote media access by video

Proposed Effective Date:     July 1, 2023

Deadline to Comment Closes:    June 24, 2023

05/10/2023 – Notice of Public Comment Period for Local Rule 1.8.1: Proposed Amended Local Rule 1.8.1. Additional rules for filing and hearings

Proposed Effective Date:     July 1, 2023

Deadline to Comment Closes:    June 24, 2023

Contra Costa Superior Court

The Contra Costa Superior Court invites submissions for proposed changes to its Local Rules to be effective January 1, 2024.   Please see the attachment for more information: Invitation to propose changes 1-1-24.  Any proposals must be received on or before July 17, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.