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I. INTRODUCTION
A. Judges.
1. Selection.
(a) Reviewing Courts.
(1) [§ 1] In General.
(2) [§ 2] Confirmation Election.
(3) [§ 3] Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation.
(b) [§ 4] Superior Court.
(c) [§ 5] Municipal Court.
(d) [§ 6] Local Bar Association Evaluation.
(e) [§ 7] Reform in Judicial Selection.
2. Qualification.
(a) [§ 8] Reviewing Courts and Superior Court.
(b) [§ 9] Municipal Court.
3. Compensation.
(a) [§ 10] Sitting Judges.
(b) Retired Judges.
(1) [§ 11] In General.
(2) [§ 12] Retired Judge Sitting by Assignment.
(c) [§ 13] Compensation Suspended for Delay in Deciding Cases.
4. Assignment of Judges by Chief Justice.
(a) [§ 14] Constitutional Basis of Power.
(b) [§ 15] Manner of Selection of Judges.
(c) [§ 16] Judge Assigned.
5. Termination of Office.
(a) [§ 17] In General.
(b) [§ 18] Voluntary Retirement for Age or Disability.
(c) [§ 19] Senior Status.
6. Invalid Selection or Holding Over: De Facto Judge.
(a) [§ 20] General Rule.
(b) [§ 21] Exceptions.
7. Authority of Successor Judge.
(a) [§ 22] What Successor Cannot Do.
(b) [§ 23] What Successor Can Do.
8. [§ 24] Judges' Lists.
B. The Court and the Judge.
1. [§ 25] Distinction Between Court and Judge.
2. [§ 26] Powers of Judge in Court.
3. Powers of Judge in Chambers.
(a) [§ 27] Statutory Provisions.
(b) [§ 28] Direction to Clerk.
(c) [§ 29] Hearing With Consent.
(d) [§ 30] Distinction: Judge at Home.
4. [§ 31] Powers of Judge Out of County.
C. Court Proceedings.
1. [§ 32] In General.
2. [§ 33] Use of English.
3. [§ 34] Recycled Paper.
4. [§ 35] Avoidance of Gender or Other Bias.
5. [§ 36] Accommodation of Persons With Disabilities.
6. Public Proceedings.
(a) [§ 37] General Requirement.
(b) [§ 38] Exception for Family Code Proceedings.
(c) [§ 39] Distinctions: Publications and Publicity.
(d) Press, Radio, and Television in Courtroom.
(1) [§ 40] Former Prohibition.
(2) [§ 41] Scope of Current Restrictions.
(3) [§ 42] Order Limiting Coverage.
(e) (New) Sealed Records.
(1) [§ 42A] (New) In General.
(2) [§ 42B] (New) Sealed Records in Trial Courts.
(3) [§ 42C] (New) Sealed Records in Reviewing Courts.
7. Judicial Days and Holidays.
(a) [§ 43] Judicial Days.
(b) General Holidays.
(1) [§ 44] No Judicial Business.
(2) [§ 45] What Are Holidays.
(3) [§ 46] Exceptions.
(c) [§ 47] Special Holidays.
(d) Extension
of Time by
(1) [§
48] Where Last Day Is
(2) [§
49] No Extension by Intervening
II. JUDICIAL CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
A. Code of Judicial Ethics.
1. [§ 50] Development and Adoption.
2. [§ 51] Structure.
3. [§ 52] Nature and Scope.
4. [§ 53] Judicial
Integrity and
5. [§ 54] Impropriety (Canon 2).
6. [§ 55] Conduct of Judicial Proceedings (Canon 3).
7. [§ 56] Conduct of Other Activities (Canon 4).
8. [§ 57] Political Activity (Canon 5).
9. [§ 58] Compliance With Code (Canon 6).
10. [§ 59] Sanctions for Violation.
B. Other Restrictions.
1. [§ 60] Practice of Law.
2. [§ 61] Holding Other Office.
3. [§ 62] Gratuities for Solemnizing Marriages.
4. [§ 63] Gifts, Honoraria, and Travel Expenses.
5. [§ 64] Communications Between Judges.
C. Disciplinary Proceedings.
1. In General.
(a) [§ 65] Commentary and National Development.
(b) [§ 66] Publication of Confidential Matters.
(c) [§ 67]
Nature and Scope of
(d) [§ 68] Authorized Discipline.
(e) [§ 69] Organization of Commission on Judicial Performance.
2. Grounds for Discipline.
(a) [§ 70] Admonishment.
(b) Censure.
(1) [§ 71] In General.
(2) [§ 72] Removal Recommendation Rejected.
(3) [§ 73] Delay in Deciding Case.
(c) Removal.
(1) [§ 74] In General.
(2) [§ 75] Nature of Grounds.
(3) [§ 76] Illustrative Decisions Ordering Removal.
(d) [§ 77] Retirement.
3. Proceedings Before Commission.
(a) [§ 78] In General.
(b) [§ 79] Nature of Proceeding.
(c) [§ 80] Preliminary Investigation.
(d) [§ 81] Admonishment.
(e) [§ 82] Notice of Formal Proceeding and Answer.
(f) Hearing.
(1) [§ 83] Procedure.
(2) [§ 84] Evidence.
(g) [§ 85] Masters' Report.
(h) [§ 86] Determination by Commission.
(i) Confidentiality.
(1) [§ 87] Preliminary Investigation.
(2) [§ 88] Formal Proceedings.
4. Review in Supreme Court.
(a) [§ 89] Procedure.
(b) [§ 90] Standard of Review.
III. DISQUALIFICATION OF JUDGE
A. Nature and Scope.
1. [§ 91] In General.
2. Validity of Judgment by Disqualified Judge.
(a) [§ 92] Theory That Judgment Is Void.
(b) Rationalization in Terms of Jurisdiction.
(1) [§ 93] Court Has Subject Matter Jurisdiction.
(2) Judge Has No Jurisdiction To Act.
(aa) [§ 94] Nature of Theory.
(bb) [§ 95] Application of Theory.
3. [§ 96] Disqualification in Contempt Proceedings.
4. Disqualification of Appellate Justice.
(a) [§ 97] Procedure.
(b) [§ 98] Disqualification Required by Due Process Clause.
(c) [§ 99] Effect of Action Against Justices.
B. Disqualification for Cause.
1. Grounds for Disqualification.
(a) In General.
(1) [§ 100] Statutory Grounds.
(2) [§ 101] What Are Not Grounds.
(b) [§ 102] Party to Proceeding.
(c) [§ 103] Personal Knowledge of Facts.
(d) Interest in Proceeding.
(1) [§ 104] In General.
(2) [§ 105] Former Case Law on Financial Interest.
(3) [§ 106] Former Case Law on Remote Interest.
(4) [§ 107] Former Case Law on Securities Holdings.
(5) [§ 108] Statutory Revision.
(6) [§ 109] Interested Probate Judge.
(7) [§ 110] Exception: Rule of Necessity.
(e) Relationship to Party, Attorney, or Agent.
(1) [§ 111] Former Statute and Case Law.
(2) [§ 112] Statutory Revision.
(f) Previous Representation or Advice.
(1) [§ 113] Former Statute and Case Law.
(2) [§ 114] Statutory Revision.
(3) [§ 115] Distinction: Former Prosecutor or Public Defender.
(g) Bias or Prejudice.
(1) Former Statute and Case Law.
(aa) [§ 116] In General.
(bb) [§ 117] Bias Against Nonparties.
(cc) [§ 118] Fixed Opinion on Particular Issue.
(dd) [§ 119] Nondisqualifying Opinions.
(ee) [§ 120] Question of Law Where Evidence Not Conflicting.
(2) [§ 121] Statutory Revision.
(h) [§ 122] Trial Judge During and After Appeal.
(i) [§ 123] Physical Disability.
(j) [§ 123A] (New) Dispute Resolution Conflict.
2. Procedure.
(a) [§ 124] Judge's Voluntary Declaration of Disqualification.
(b) [§ 125] Party's Statement of Disqualification.
(c) [§ 126] Judge's Consent or Answer.
(d) Determination of Question of Disqualification.
(1) [§ 127] Challenged Judge Cannot Decide.
(2) [§ 128] Determination by Another Judge.
(e) Effect of Challenge.
(1) [§ 129] Former Statute and Case Law.
(2) [§ 130] General Rule Limiting Power To Act.
(3) [§ 131] Powers of Disqualified Judge.
(f) [§ 132] Selection of New Judge To Try Main Case.
3. Waiver of Disqualification.
(a) [§ 133] Former Statute and Case Law.
(b) [§ 134] Statutory Revision.
C. Peremptory Challenge.
1. Nature and Validity of Statute.
(a) [§ 135] Original Statute Unconstitutional.
(b) [§ 136] New Statute Upheld.
(c) [§ 137] Constitutionality Reaffirmed.
2. [§ 138] Scope: Courts and Proceedings.
3. Procedure.
(a) [§ 139] Motion Without Notice.
(b) [§ 140] Automatic Reassignment.
4. Effect of Challenge.
(a) [§ 141] In General.
(b) [§ 142] Challenge by Cross‑Defendant.
5. Limitations on Right.
(a) [§ 143] One Challenge "In Any One Action."
(b) [§ 144] One Challenge "For Each Side."
(c) [§ 145] Challenge Motivated by Racial Bias.
(d) Time for Motion.
(1) [§ 146] General Rule and Limitations.
(2) [§ 147] Before Commencement.
(3) Judge Known Before Trial.
(aa) [§ 148] 10‑Day/5‑Day Rule.
(bb) [§ 149] Effect of Assignment to Department.
(4) All Purpose Assignment.
(aa) [§ 150] Case Law Development.
(bb) [§ 151] Exception: Local Delay Reduction Rule.
(cc) [§ 152] Codification.
(5) Master Calendar Assignment.
(aa) [§ 153] In General.
(bb) [§ 154] What Constitutes All Purpose Assignment.
(6) [§
155]
(7) [§ 156] Coordination Judge.
(8) [§ 157] New Trial After Reversal.
(e) No Challenge in Continuation of Proceeding.
(1) [§ 158] General Rule.
(2) [§ 159] Illustrations: Criminal Law.
(3) [§ 160] Illustrations: Family and Juvenile Law.
(4) [§ 161] Illustrations: Conservatorship.
(5) [§ 162] Distinction: Prior Action Not on Merits.
(6) [§ 163] Exception: New Judge.
(f) [§ 164] Implied Waiver of Disqualification.
D. Review of Determination by Mandamus.
1. [§ 165] Former Case Law.
2. [§ 166] Statutory Revision.
IV. THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM IN
A. Constitutional Courts.
1. [§ 167] Development of System.
2. [§ 168] Courts of Record.
3. [§ 169] Proposed Unification of Trial Courts.
B. Legislative Power Over Jurisdiction.
1. [§ 170] Constitutional Jurisdiction Cannot Be Enlarged.
2. [§ 171] Constitutional Jurisdiction Cannot Be Curtailed.
3. Exceptions.
(a) [§ 172]
Legislative Curtailment of
(b) [§ 173] Legislative Enlargement of Appellate Jurisdiction.
4. [§ 174] Distinction: Limitation on Substantive Right.
C. Legislative Power Over Procedure.
1. [§ 175] Procedure Subject to Legislative Control.
2. [§ 176] Limitations on Legislative Power.
D. Inherent Powers of Courts.
1. [§ 177] Nature of Inherent Powers.
2. [§ 178] What Courts May Exercise Inherent Powers.
3. [§ 179] Illustrations.
4. [§ 180] Inherent Powers Denied.
5. [§ 181] Imposition of Money Sanctions.
E. Trial Court Funding.
1. [§ 182] State Funding.
2. [§ 183] County Funding.
F. [§ 184] Commission on the Future of the Courts.
G. [§ 185] Trial Court Coordination.
H. [§ 185A] (New) Court Employees.
V. RULES OF COURT
A. Nature of Rule‑Making Power.
1. In General: Formal Rules of Court.
(a) [§ 186] Rules Consistent With Statute.
(b) [§ 187] Broad Rule‑Making Power.
2. Unwritten Practice or Usage.
(a) [§ 188] Practices Equivalent to Rules.
(b) [§ 189] The "Better Practice."
3. Procedure Devised for Particular Case.
(a) [§ 190] Nature of Power.
(b) [§ 191] Illustrations.
B. Statewide Rules.
1. [§ 192] In General.
2. [§ 193] Filing, Publication, and Effective Date.
3. [§ 194] Introductory Statement.
4. [§ 195] Appellate Rules.
5. [§ 196] Pretrial and Trial Rules.
6. [§ 197] Miscellaneous Rules.
7. [§ 198] Rules for Judicial Council and Administrative Office of the Courts.
7a. [§ 198A] (New) Rules for Criminal Cases in the Superior Court.
8. [§ 199] Special Rules for Trial Courts.
8a. [§ 199A] (New) Judicial Administration Rules.
8b. [§ 199B] (New) Probate Rules.
9. [§ 200] Appendix to Rules of Court.
C. Local Rules.
1. [§ 201] In General.
2. [§ 202] Adoption and Publication.
3. [§ 203] Local Policy.
D. Effect of Rules.
1. Conflict With Statutes.
(a) [§ 204] Invalid Rules.
(b) [§ 205] Construction To Avoid Invalidity.
(c) [§ 206] Illustration: Time for Filing Opposition Papers.
2. [§ 207] Mandatory But Not Jurisdictional.
3. [§ 208] Power of Court To Deviate.
VI. THE TRIAL COURTS
A. Superior Court.
1. In General.
(a) [§ 209] Court of General Jurisdiction.
(b) [§ 210] Court of Particular County.
2. Original Civil Jurisdiction.
(a) Equity.
(1) [§ 211] Included in General Grant.
(2) [§ 212] Exceptions for Express Denial to Superior Court.
(3) [§ 213] Limitation on Substantive Right.
(b) Law.
(1) [§ 214] Jurisdiction Determined by Amount in Controversy.
(2) [§ 215] Jurisdiction Determined by Form of Action or Proceeding.
(c) Jurisdiction To Issue Extraordinary Writs.
(1) [§ 216] Nature and Scope of Grant.
(2) [§ 217] Limitations on Grant.
(3) [§ 218] Concurrent With Appellate Court.
3. Departments and Sessions.
(a) [§ 219] Nature of Departments and Sessions.
(b) [§ 220] Types of Departments.
(c) Place of Sessions.
(1) [§ 221] In General.
(2) [§ 222] Branch Courts.
(3) [§ 223] Sessions Outside Courtroom.
(4) [§ 224] Emergency Sessions.
(d) Jurisdictional Aspects of Division Into Departments.
(1) [§ 225] Subject Matter Jurisdiction Not Involved.
(2) [§ 226] Jurisdiction To Act May Be Involved.
(3) Illustrations.
(aa) [§ 227] Probate Department.
(bb) [§ 228] Juvenile Department.
(4) Concurrent Jurisdiction of Ordinary Departments.
(aa) [§ 229] General Principle: Proper Transfer of Case.
(bb) [§ 230] Improper Transfer of Case.
(cc) [§ 231] Pendency of Two Similar Actions.
(5) Priority of Jurisdiction: Interference With Pending Case.
(aa) [§ 232] Ordinary Departments.
(bb) [§ 233] Probate Court.
(cc) Juvenile Court.
(i) [§ 234] In General.
(ii) [§ 235] Indian Child Welfare Act.
(dd) [§ 236] Family Court.
(6) [§ 237] Successive Inconsistent Decisions by Different Departments.
4. Presiding Judge.
(a) [§ 238] Selection.
(b) [§ 239] Duty To Distribute Business.
(c) [§ 240] Duty To Monitor Pending Cases.
(d) [§ 241] Other Duties.
5. Distribution of Business.
(a) [§ 242] In General.
(b) [§ 243] Calendar Management System.
(c) Management of Complex Litigation.
(1) [§ 244] In General.
(2) [§ 245] Supervision of Discovery.
6. [§ 245A] (New) Public Access to Electronic Trial Court Records.
B. Municipal Court.
1. In General.
(a) [§ 246] Establishment and Former Law.
(b) [§ 247] Constitutional Revisions of 1966 and 1994.
(c) [§ 248] Judicial Districts.
(d) [§ 248A] (New) Limited Civil Case.
2. Civil Jurisdiction.
(a) Law.
(1) Jurisdiction Granted.
(aa) [§ 249] In General.
(bb) [§ 250] Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer.
(2) [§ 251] Jurisdiction Withheld.
(b) Equity.
(1) [§ 252] No General Equity Jurisdiction.
(2) [§ 253] Particular Equitable Actions.
(3) [§ 254] Ancillary Remedies.
(4) [§ 255] Equitable Defenses.
(5) [§ 256] Declaratory Relief.
(c) [§ 257] Statewide Territorial Jurisdiction.
3. Departments, Sessions, and Presiding Judge.
(a) [§ 258] Departments and Sessions.
(b) [§ 259] Presiding Judge.
(c) [§ 260] Distribution of Business.
4. Economic Litigation.
(a) [§ 261] Pilot Project.
(b) [§ 262] Nature and Scope of Statute.
(c) [§ 263] Pleadings and Motions.
(d) [§ 264] Discovery.
(e) [§ 265] Disclosure of Witnesses and Evidence.
(f) [§ 266] Use of Prepared Testimony.
(g) [§ 267] Judgment and Appeal.
1. [§ 268] Early Inferior Courts.
2. [§ 269] Revision of 1950.
3. [§ 270] Consolidation With Municipal Court.
VII. SMALL
A. In General.
1. [§ 271] Nature and Organization.
2. [§ 272] Former Law.
3. [§ 273] Revised Law.
4. [§ 274] Principal Legislative Changes.
5. [§ 275] Judicial Council Rules and Forms.
6. [§ 276] Manuals and Benchbooks.
7. [§ 277] Small Claims Legal Advisers.
8. [§ 278] No Action for Malicious Prosecution.
B. Parties and Appearance.
1. [§ 279] In General.
2. Assignee May Not Sue.
(a) [§ 280] General Rule.
(b) [§ 281] Exceptions.
3. Attorney or Agent May Not Appear.
(a) [§ 282] General Rule.
(b) [§ 283] When Attorney May Appear.
(c) [§ 284] Distinction: Attorney Adviser.
(d) [§ 285] When Agent May Appear.
(e) [§ 286] Agent's Declaration.
C. Jurisdiction.
1. [§ 287] Statutory Provisions.
2. [§ 288] Mass Claims Consolidated.
3. [§ 289] No Jurisdiction in Workers' Compensation Matters.
4. [§ 290] No Jurisdiction To Enforce Child Support Order.
5. [§ 291] No Splitting Cause of Action.
6. [§ 292] No Transfer Under C.C.P. 396.
7. [§ 293] Action Against Department of Corrections or Department of Youth Authority.
D. Procedure in Small
1. [§ 294] In General.
1a. [§ 294A] (New) Uniform Fees.
2. [§ 295] Venue and Sessions.
3. Plaintiff's Claim.
(a) [§ 296] In General.
(b) [§ 297] Use of Fictitious Business Name.
4. [§ 298] Notice To Appear.
5. Defendant's Claim.
(a) [§ 299] Claim in Same Action.
(b) [§ 300] Action on Claim in Another Court.
6. [§ 301] Time for Appearance.
7. [§ 302] Postponement.
8. [§ 303] Conduct of Hearing.
9. [§ 304] When Personal Appearance Excused.
10. [§ 305] Use of Interpreters.
11. [§ 306] Admission and Exclusion of Evidence.
E. Judgment.
1. [§ 307] In General.
2. [§ 308] Enforcement and Stay.
3. Payment.
(a) [§ 309] Terms and Conditions.
(b) [§ 310] Payment to Creditor and Acknowledgement.
(c) [§ 311] Payment to Court.
4. [§ 312] Motor Vehicle License Suspension.
5. [§ 313] Motion To Vacate Default Judgment.
6. Judgment Conclusive on Plaintiff.
(a) [§ 314] No Appeal From Adverse Judgment.
(b) [§ 315] No Review by Extraordinary Writ.
(c) [§ 316] Distinction Where Defendant Files Cross‑Claim.
F. Appeal.
1. [§ 317] Nature of Right.
2. [§ 318] Abandonment and Dismissal.
3. [§ 319] Appeal by Defendant Who Defaults.
4. [§ 320] Notice of Appeal.
5. Trial De Novo in Superior Court.
(a) [§ 321] In General.
(b) [§ 322] No Right to Jury Trial.
(c) [§ 323] No Power To Consolidate or Dismiss Action.
(d) [§ 324] Judgment.
(e) [§ 325] No Appeal or Motion Attacking Judgment.
(f) [§ 326] Rehearing.
(g) [§ 327] Review of Decision by Mandamus.
(h) [§ 328] Certification to Court of Appeal.
VIII. THE REVIEWING COURTS
A. In General.
1. [§ 329] Nature of Reviewing Courts.
2. [§ 330] Powers of Individual Judges.
B. Supreme Court.
1. [§ 331] Organization.
2. [§ 332] Sessions and Conferences.
3. [§ 333] Appellate Jurisdiction.
4. [§ 334] Original Jurisdiction.
C. Courts of Appeal.
1. Organization.
(a) [§ 335] In General.
(b) [§ 336] Current Districts and Divisions.
2. [§ 337] Presiding Justices.
3. [§ 338] Distribution of Work Among Divisions.
4. [§ 339] Sessions and Conferences.
5. Appellate Jurisdiction.
(a) [§ 340] Cases Directly Appealed.
(b) [§ 341]
Hearing After
6. [§ 342] Original Jurisdiction.
7. [§ 343] Cases Transferred by Supreme Court.
D. Appellate Department of Superior Court.
1. [§ 344] Organization.
2. [§ 345] Operation.
3. [§ 346] Jurisdiction.
IX. JUDICIAL AND MINISTERIAL OFFICERS
A. Trial Court Commissioners.
1. [§ 347] Constitutional and Statutory Authorization.
2. [§ 348] Qualifications and Appointment.
3. Duties and Powers.
(a) [§ 349] Constitutional Authorization.
(b) [§ 350] Statutory Specification.
B. Referees.
1. [§ 351] In General.
2. [§ 352] Court Commissioner as Referee.
C. Attorney as Temporary Judge.
1. [§ 353] Nature of Position.
2. Stipulation for Appointment.
(a) [§ 354] Procedure.
(b) [§ 355] Selection of Court Commissioner.
(c) Knowing Participation Tantamount to Stipulation.
(1) [§ 356] In General.
(2) [§ 357] Capital Case.
(d) Default Proceedings.
(1) [§ 358] In General: Stipulation Not Required.
(2) [§ 359] Distinction: Status as Party Litigant Not Relinquished.
(3) [§ 360] Ancillary Proceeding.
(e) [§ 361] Scope of Stipulation.
(f) [§ 362] Withdrawal of Stipulation.
3. [§ 363] Disqualification.
4. [§ 364] Private Judges.
D. Clerks and Similar Employees.
1. Supreme Court.
(a) [§ 365] Clerk.
(b) [§ 366] Research and Clerical Staff.
(c) [§ 367] Reporter of Decisions.
2. [§ 368] Courts of Appeal.
3. Superior Court.
(a) Clerk and Deputy Clerks.
(1) [§ 369] Nature of Office.
(2) [§ 370] Ministerial Functions.
(3) [§ 371] Control by Court.
(4) [§ 372] Process and Notices.
(5) Minutes and Entries.
(aa) [§ 373] In General.
(bb) [§ 374] Permanent Minutes.
(6) [§ 375] Miscellaneous Duties.
(7) [§ 376] Fees.
(b) Administrative Officers and Employees.
(1) [§ 377] In General.
(2) [§ 378] Transfer of Duties From Clerk to Executive Officer.
(c) Records and Papers.
(1) [§ 379] In General.
(2) [§ 380] Register and Index of Actions.
(3) Exhibits, Depositions, and Administrative Records.
(aa) [§ 381] Custody.
(bb) [§ 382] Destruction.
(4) Management of Trial Court Records.
(aa) [§ 383] In General.
(bb) [§ 384] Preservation.
(cc) [§ 385] Retention.
(dd) [§ 386] Transfer.
(ee) [§ 387] Destruction.
4. [§ 388] Municipal Court.
E. Reporters of Trial Courts.
1. [§ 389] Appointment and Qualifications.
2. Duties of Reporter.
(a) [§ 390] Reporting and Clerical Assistance.
(b) [§ 391] Transcription.
(c) [§ 392] Sanctions for Failure To File Transcript.
(d) [§ 393] Electronic Recording.
3. Compensation.
(a) [§ 394] Fees in Civil Cases.
(b) [§ 395] Advance Payment in Civil Cases.
(c) [§ 396] Free Transcript in Criminal and Specified Civil Proceedings.
F. [§ 397] Interpreters and Translators.
G. Sheriffs and Marshals.
1. [§ 398] Nature of Offices.
2. [§ 399] Duties in Connection With Process and Notices.
H. [§ 400] Code of Ethics for Court Employees.
X. THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL
A. In General.
1. [§ 401] Nature and Purpose.
2. [§ 402] Composition.
3. [§ 403] Administrative Director of the Courts.
4. [§ 404] Governing Rules.
5. [§ 405] Rule Making.
6. [§ 406] Electronic Data Systems.
B. Approval of Legal Forms.
1. [§ 407] In General.
2. [§ 408] General Legal (Rule 982).
2a. [§408A] (New) Summons.
3. [§ 409] Pleading (Rule 982.1).
3a. [§ 409A] (New) Unified Superior Court (Rule 982.4).
4. [§ 410] Wage Garnishment (Rule 982.5).
5. [§ 411] Court Records Management (Rule 982.8).
6. [§ 412] Family Law (Rules 1281 et seq.).
6a. [§ 412A] (New)
Family Law (FL Forms).
6b. [§412B] (New) Family Law (Parallel Reference Table).
7. [§ 413] Facsimile Filings (Rule 2002).
8. [§ 414] Abortion (Rule 240).
8a. [§ 414A] (New) Adoption.
9. [§ 415] Alternative Dispute Resolution.
9a. [§415A] (New)
Appellate.
10. [§ 416] Attachment.
11. [§ 417] Case Management.
12. [§ 418] Civil Harassment.
13. [§ 419] Claim and Delivery.
14. [§ 420] Criminal.
15. [§ 421] Claim of Possession.
16. [§ 422] Decedents' Estates.
16a. [§ 422A] (New) Domestic Violence Prevention.
16b. [§ 422B] (New) Elder or Dependent Adult Abuse.
17. [§ 423] Enforcement of Judgment.
18. [§ 424] Form Interrogatories and Request for Admissions.
19. [§ 425] Guardianship and Conservatorship.
20. [§ 426] Ignition Interlock Device.
21. [§ 427] Interpreter.
21a. [§ 427A] (New) Judgment.
22. [§ 428] Juvenile.
23. [§ 429] Miscellaneous.
23a. [§ 429A] (New) Name Change.
23b. [§ 429B] (New) Proof of Service.
23c. [§ 429C] (New) Receivership.
24. [§ 430] Small Claims (Rule 982.7).
24a. [§ 430A] (New) Traffic Infractions.
25. [§ 431] Transitional Housing Misconduct.
25a. [§431A] (New) Unlawful
Detainer.
26. [§ 432] Workplace Harassment.
27. [§ 432A] (New) Workplace Violence.
C. Judicial Education.
1. [§ 433] In General.
2. [§ 434] Specialized Programs.
3. [§ 435] Mandatory Requirement.
4. [§ 436] Standards of Judicial Administration.
5. [§ 437] Center for Judicial Education and Research.
D. Trial Court Delay Reduction Act.
1. [§ 438] Nature and Scope.
2. [§ 439] Administration.
3. Time Standards.
(a) [§ 440] In General.
(b) [§ 441] Superior Court.
(c) [§ 442] Municipal Court.
(d) [§ 443] Minimum Time Standards.
4. [§ 444] Differential Case Management.
5. Sanctions.
(a) [§ 445] In General.
(b) [§ 446] Sanctions Proper.
(c) [§ 447] Sanctions Improper.