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Clerk - Filing Timelines

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  • For all cases except Family Law: Local Court Rule (LCR7) requires your motions and other papers to be filed with the Clerk at least 5 days prior to the day you (the moving party) desire the matter to be heard in court. For all Family Law cases: Local Special Proceedings Rule (LSPR 94.04(W)(2)(b)) requires your motion and other papers to be filed with the Clerk no later than 14 calendar days prior to your hearing date. Family Law cases include: divorce, child custody / visitation and the like.
    Clerk - Filing Timelines