2024 Edition

Rule 1. Court Organization

• Rule 1. Court Organization [Details]
• Rule 1.2. Court Security
• Rule 1.3. Court Attire
• Rule 1.4. Sexual Harassment
• Rule 1.5. Custody of Exhibits
• Rule 1.6. Definitions

Rule 2. Filing Procedures

• Rule 2. Filing Procedures [Details]
• Rule 2.1. Photographing, Recording, Broadcasting and Other Electronic Devices
• Rule 2.2. Remote Appearances
• Rule 2.3. Toxic, Hazardous Materials, and Firearms (applies to All Civil and Criminal Cases)
• Rule 2.4. Domestic Violence Protocol
• Rule 2.5. Uniform Instructions For Presentation of Electronic Exhibits
• Rule 2.6. Court File Retrievals and Viewing

Rule 3. Civil Rules

• Rule 3. Civil Rules [Details]
• Rule 3.1. Civil Law and Motion Generally
• Rule 3.2. Administrative Records
• Rule 3.3. Summary Judgment and Summary Adjudication
• Rule 3.4. Attorney's Fees Upon Default Judgment
• Rule 3.5. Case Management
• Rule 3.6. Settlement Conferences
• Rule 3.7. Procedures For Handling Complaints About Courtprogram Mediators
• Rule 3.8. Notice of Stay

Rule 4. Civil Jury Trials

• Rule 4. Civil Jury Trials [Details]
• Rule 4.1. Civil Jury Instructions

Rule 5-15. Reserved

Rule 16. Criminal Rules

Rule 17. Traffic Rules

Rule 18-99. Reserved

Rule 100. Probate Rules - Preface

Rule 101. Petition For Approval of Minor's Compromise

Rule 102-199. Reserved

Rule 200. Access to Juvenile Court Records

Rule 201. Court Appointed Special Advocates Program

• Rule 201. Court Appointed Special Advocates Program [Details]
• Rule 201.1. Court Appointed Special Advocates
• Rule 201.2. Filing and Distribution of Casa Court Reports

Rule 202. Representation In Juvenile Proceedings

Rule 203-399. Reserved

Rule 400. Family Law - General Policy Statement

Rule 401. Matters Assigned to the Family Law Divison

Rule 402. Request For Order & Title Iv-d Calendar

Rule 403. Request to Read File

Rule 404. Notification of Other Proceedings

Rule 405. Time Limitations of Filing Moving and Responding Papers

Rule 406. Continuances

Rule 407. Lack of Appearance Or Tardiness

Rule 408. Telephone Appearances

Rule 409. Meet and Confer Requirements

Rule 410. Rules Governing Custody and Visitation Issues

Rule 411. Ex Parte Orders

Rule 412. Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

• Rule 412. Domestic Violence Restraining Orders [Details]
• Rule 412.1. Order Excluding From Home Or Stay Away

Rule 413. Order Changing Custody of Minor

Rule 414. Exclusive Use of Vehicles

Rule 415. Income and Expense Declaration

Rule 416. Guidelines For Setting Child and Spousal Support In Merced County

Rule 417. Complaint Procedure For Court Appointed Evaluator

Rule 418. Complaint Procedure Regarding Appointed Counsel For Minors

Rule 419-499. Reserved

Rule 500. Appellate Division

• Rule 500. Appellate Division [Details]
• Rule 500.1. Electronic Recording On Appeal

Appendix 1. Msc-cv-051 Settlement Conference Statement

Appendix 2. Msc-cv-052 Stipulation For Settlement

List of Approved Local Forms By Form Number