General Orders

Subject Matter of Order
Effective Date
Appeal/Appellate Cases, Where Filed and Heard
1/1/2026
Bench Warrants, Issuance and Signing
1/1/2026
Child Support Cases, Where Filed and Heard
1/1/2026
Civil Cases, Where Filed and Heard
5/5/2026
Court Access
1/1/2026
Criminal Cases, Where Filed and Heard
1/1/2026
Delegation of Authority
1/1/2026
Designation of Judges Per Penal Code § 18145(b)
1/1/2026
Dismissal or Closure of Infraction or Misdemeanor Case Due to Death of Defendant
1/1/2026
Dismissing Assessments Ordered Under VC40508(b) and PC1214.1 When Paid thru Revenue Recovery
1/1/2026
Electronic Filing and Electronic Service in Cases
1/1/2026
Family Law Cases, Where Filed and Heard
1/1/2026
Filing Location of Penal Code §1171, 1172.1, 1172.6 and 1172.75 Petitions
1/1/2026
Fine or Bail Amount Reminder Notice, Incorrect Amount
1/1/2026
Court Reporter Availability Policy for Civil and Probate Cases
8/13/2026
Government Code Section §68634(d)
1/1/2026
Juvenile Cases, Where Filed and Heard
1/1/2026
Jury Service, Needles, Big Bear & Trona Area Residents Excused
1/1/2026
Limited Civil and Infraction Appeals, Preparation of Oral Record
1/1/2026
Noncertified and Nonregistered Interpreters in Court Proceedings, Appointment of
1/1/2026
Photography, Filming, Recording & Broadcasting
4/1/2026
Probate Cases, Where Filed and Heard
1/1/2026
Rejection of Document Submitted for Electronic Filing due to Deficiency of Required Fees
1/1/2026
Rejection of e-ATP for Traffic Infractions Citations
1/1/2026
Shorten Time to Hear Demurrers in Unlawful Detainer Cases, Showing Good Cause to
1/1/2026
Status Conference Hearings, Authority for Clerk's Office to Process
1/1/2026
Uniform Parentage Files and Records, Granting Access to
1/1/2026
Unsigned Owner's Responsibility Citations
1/1/2026
Use of Pseudonyms
1/1/2026
Video Appearance, Self-Represented Misdemeanor Defendants
1/1/2026
Waiving Limitations for Temporary Judges in Family Law, Probate, UD, Small Claims and Traffic Cases
1/1/2026