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Rule 5.1 Regular Law and Motion – Regular adult law and motion sessions are generally scheduled on selected Fridays. Regular juvenile law and motion sessions are usually scheduled on selected Thursdays in Bishop for northern Inyo dependency and delinquency cases. Southern Inyo and most detained juvenile delinquency cases are heard on selected Mondays in Independence, and southern Inyo dependency cases are heard in Independence on selected Wednesdays.
Rule 5.2 Ex Parte Hearings – To maximize judicial efficiency, this Court does not maintain a regular calendar for hearings of ex-parte applications. A specific date, time, and location for all ex-parte hearings may be obtained from the Court’s Calendar Clerk, or the Court’s Administrator.
Rule 6.12 Motions in Limine – Generally the Court summons jurors for individual trials. It is the policy of the Court to minimize delay and inconvenience for prospective jurors and trial jurors. Absent leave of Court, upon a showing of good cause, all motions in limine shall be heard at the Pre-trial Conference, be in writing, and are to be served and filed at least five (5) judicial days prior to the Pre-trial Conference.
Rule 6.17 Court Reporter – The Court neither provides nor arranges for the services of a court reporter in general civil cases.
Rule 7.11 Default or Uncontested Proceedings – In default and uncontested proceedings, the Court will review marital settlement agreements and proposed judgments, particularly with respect to child and spousal support. The Court will particularly scrutinize proposed judgments where one or both parties are in Pro Per, and the marriage was of long duration. The Court may in its discretion direct the filing of Income and Expense Declarations or other documentation, and set the matter for further hearing regarding the entry of the judgment.
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