Local Rules Of Court

Invitation to Comment - Proposed amendments to the Local Rules of Court Effective Jan 1, 2026

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 10, 2025.

Proposed local rules Effective Jan 1, 2026

Summary of proposed changes to local rules of court Effective Jan 1, 2026

Local Rules of Court, Effective July 1, 2025

• Local Rules of Court (All Chapters) Effective July 1, 2025
• 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

Local Rules of Court - Archive

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• Local Rules of Court, Effective July 1, 2023
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• Local Rules of Court Effective July 1, 2008

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