Local Rules of Court

This site contains the current edition of the Local Rules of the Superior Court, County of Contra Costa published pursuant to California Rule of Court, Rule 10.613. These rules are subject to change due to changes in statewide rules, statutes, or local business practices.

Current Local Rules

• Local Rules Effective January 1, 2026
• Current Standing Orders – Effective December 18, 2025
• First Amended General Order re Use of Electronic Recording Equipment

Proposed Changes to Local Rules

• No changes pending at this time

Previous Local Rules

• Local Rules Effective July 1, 2025
• Local Rules Effective January 1, 2025
• Local Rules Effective January 1, 2024
• Local Rules Effective July 1, 2023
• Local Rules Effective January 1, 2023
• Local Rules Effective March 31, 2022
• Local Rules Effective January 1, 2022
• Local Rules Effective July 1, 2021
• Local Rules Effective January 1, 2021
• Local Rules Effective July 1, 2020
• Local Rules Effective January 1, 2020
• Local Rules Effective July 1, 2019
• Local Rules Effective January 1, 2019