Motions and Hearings

Oppositions and Replies

All papers opposing a motion shall be filed electronically, through the mail, or directly at the clerk’s office and shall be served upon opposing counsel at least nine (9) court days before the hearing by personal delivery, facsimile transmission, express mail, or other means designated to ensure that the opposition and reply papers are received no later than one (1) court day after filing.

All replies shall be filed electronically, through the mail, or directly at the clerk’s office and shall be served upon opposing counsel at least five (5) court days before the hearing by personal delivery, facsimile transmission, express mail, or other means designated to ensure that the opposition and reply papers are received no later than one (1) court day after filing.

Failure to comply with the requirements concerning filing and serving opposing and reply papers may, in the discretion of the court, be deemed cause for acting on the matter without consideration of the document filed in violation of the requirements and may be deemed cause for imposing sanctions.

Fees

Motion and Ex Parte Applications

The fee to file a motion or ex parte application is $60 per Government Code section 70617 (a). This includes Motions listed in Code of Civil Procedure section 1005 (a) (1)-(12), Motion or Application to Continue Trial Date, Motion for a New Trial or Ex Parte Application requiring a party give notice of the ex parte appearance to other parties.

Sanctions

Sanctions ordered in civil cases are paid at the Civil Filing Windows located in the Wakefield Taylor Courthouse at 725 Court Street. Payments can be submitted in person between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, sent by regular mail, sent by priority mail, or placed in the Court's drop box.

Stipulation and Order

The fee to file a stipulation and order, except for a stipulated judgment or structured settlement agreement, is $20.00 plus any first paper fees due on behalf of any defendant, respondent, or intervener, who has signed the stipulation and has not already paid such fees.

Order After Hearing

There is no fee for an order after hearing.

Compromise Claims of Minors and Incompetent Persons

All petitions and orders for the compromise of claims of minors or incompetent persons shall be filed in compliance with Probate Code section 3500 - external link and Code of Civil Procedure section 372 - external link, whether by way of compromise, covenant not to sue, or stipulated judgment. Petitions and orders shall also comply with the applicable requirements of California Rules of Court, rule 2.100 - external link, et seq.

If a complaint has already been filed with the Court, all petitions will be assigned to the appropriate department by the clerk of the court in Room 103, with no filing fee due. If a complaint has not already been filed, parties must submit the filing fee of $435 and a petition to compromise the claim of a minor or incompetent person.