Local Rules Of Court

Proposed Local Rules of Court, Effective January 1, 2025

The Monterey County Superior Court submits the below Local Court Rules for public comment as required by California Rules of Court, rule 10.613. A summary of the proposed changes also appears below.

The public’s input is highly valued by the Court and the Court encourages all interested parties to submit constructive comments so we may continually enhance the administration of justice. Comments may be submitted via email to localrulecomment@monterey.courts.ca.gov. The last day to comment is November 7, 2024.

For more information please see the following documents.

Invitation to Comment
Summary of Proposed Amendments
Proposed Local Rules for Public Comment

Local Rules of Court, Effective July 1, 2024

Local Rules of Court (All Chapters) Effective July 1, 2024
Chapter 1 – Court Access and Administration
Chapter 2 – Monterey Division
Chapter 3 – Juvenile Department
Chapter 4 – Probate Department
Chapter 5 –Reserved
Chapter 6 – Civil Department
Chapter 7 – Law and Motion
Chapter 8 – Attorney Fees - Default and Uncontested Matters
Chapter 9 – Appellate Division
Chapter 10 – Family Law Department
Chapter 11 – Parenting Coordinator Guidelines (Child Custody and Visitation)
Chapter 12 – Setting of Contested Family Law and Adoption
Chapter 13 – Reserved
Chapter 14 – Criminal Department
Chapter 15 – Superior Court Writs and Petitions for Review
Chapter 16 – Mental Health Department
Chapter 17 – Duties of Attorneys
Chapter 18 – Jury Rules
Chapter 19 – Miscellaneous Rules
Alphabetical Index