California Court Rules
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California Rules of Court — General Rules
Title 1 of the California Rules of Court establishes the foundational rules applicable to all California courts, including definitions, construction principles, and general filing standards.
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Browse →California Rules of Court — Trial Court Rules
Title 2 of the California Rules of Court governs practice in California trial courts, covering court administration, case management, electronic filing, remote appearances, and records.
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Browse →California Rules of Court — Civil Rules
Title 3 of the California Rules of Court governs civil practice in California superior courts, including pleadings, motions, discovery, case management, ADR, settlement, and trial procedure.
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Browse →California Rules of Court — Criminal Rules
Title 4 of the California Rules of Court governs criminal proceedings in California courts, including arraignment, pleas, trials, sentencing, and post-conviction proceedings.
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Browse →California Rules of Court — Family and Juvenile Rules
Title 5 of the California Rules of Court governs family law and juvenile proceedings in California courts, including dissolution, custody, support, domestic violence, dependency, and delinquency.
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Browse →California Rules of Court — Probate and Mental Health Rules
Title 7 of the California Rules of Court governs probate proceedings and mental health matters in California courts, including estate administration, conservatorships, guardianships, and LPS proceedings.
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Browse →California Rules of Court — Appellate Rules
Title 8 of the California Rules of Court governs appellate practice in California, including procedures for the Courts of Appeal and the Supreme Court, covering briefs, oral argument, and writs.
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Browse →California Rules of Court — Rules on Law Practice, Attorneys, and Judges
Title 9 of the California Rules of Court governs the professional conduct of attorneys and judges in California, including attorney admission, discipline, judicial conduct, and law school rules.
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Browse →California Rules of Court — Judicial Administration Rules
Title 10 of the California Rules of Court governs the administration of the California judicial branch, including court facilities, personnel, technology, financial administration, and Judicial Council operations.
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Browse →California Evidence Code
The California Evidence Code governs the admissibility of evidence in California courts. Enacted in 1965 and organized into 11 divisions, it covers relevance, judicial notice, burden of proof, witnesses, privileges, hearsay, and writings.
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