Local Rules
Current Local Rules
Local Rules effective January 1, 2024
Guidelines for evidence submission
- Guidelines for Evidence Submission for Non-Criminal Trials and Evidentiary Hearings
- Presentacion de Evidencias Para Juicios y Audiencias Probatorias en Casos No Criminales
- Video Evidence Presentation in the Courtroom (in-person and remote)
- Presentación de pruebas en video en la sala del tribunal
Proposed Local Rules and Proposed New Local Forms
Proposed changes to Local Rules:
The following modifications and additions to the Local Rules with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2024, are now open for public comment. The 45-day public comment period will close at the end of the day on April 29th. All comments may be sent to proposed.rules@santacruzcourt.org
Modifications to existing rules:
- Rule 3.1.13 Ex partes in Family Law
- Rule 3.3.03 Child Custody Evaluations (formerly Child Custody Investigation and Evaluation)
- Rule 5.1.17 Local Criminal Bail Schedule
Revoked rules:
New rules:
- Rule 3.1.17 Domestic Violence Coordination Protocol
- Rule 6.2.12 Extended Visits (Juvenile Dependency)
Proposed new Local Forms:
The following Local Forms with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2024, are now open for public comment. The 45-day public comment period will close at the end of the day on April 29th. All comments may be sent to proposed.rules@santacruzcourt.org