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Local Rules of Court

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This site contains the current edition of the Local Rules of the Superior Court, County of Contra Costa published pursuant to California Rule of Court, Rule 10.613. These rules are subject to change due to changes in statewide rules, statutes, or local business practices.

Current Local Rules

  • Local Rules Effective July 1, 2025
  • Current Standing Orders - Effective June 11, 2025
  • General Order Re: Use of Electronic Recording Equipment

Proposed changes

  • Invitation to Propose Changes for January 1, 2026 Local Rules

Previous Local Rules

  • Local Rules Effective January 1, 2025
  • Local Rules Effective January 1, 2024
  • Local Rules Effective July 1, 2023
  • Local Rules Effective January 1, 2023
  • Local Rules Effective March 31, 2022
  • Local Rules Effective January 1, 2022
  • Local Rules Effective July 1, 2021
  • Local Rules Effective January 1, 2021
  • Local Rules Effective July 1, 2020
  • Local Rules Effective January 1, 2020
  • Local Rules Effective July 1, 2019
  • Local Rules Effective January 1, 2019

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