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California State Court Rules Changes for February 2013

Check SmartRules for the latest updates to the California Rules of Civil Procedure. Here is a brief update of what is new in the California courts.

The Central District of California has amended its Local Rules effective December 1, 2012.

The Northern District of California adopted e-discovery guidelines effective November 27, 2012.

The Southern District of California amended its ECF Procedures effective November 26, 2012.

The Southern District of California amended its ECF Policies and Procedures effective October 4, 2012.

The Southern District of California Bankruptcy Court amended Local Rule 9010 effective September 11, 2012.

The Alameda County Superior Court has posted proposed amendments to it Local Rules effective January 1, 2013.  The comment period is closed.

Ventura County Superior Court has proposed amendments to its Local Rules effective January 1, 2013.

The Contra Costa County Superior Court has posted proposed amendments to its Local Rules effective January 1, 2013.  The comment period is closed

Santa Clara County has posted proposed amendments to its Local Rules effective January 1, 2013.  The comments period is closed.