Free CV-41 - California


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Date: May 29, 2007
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State: California
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NOTICE
SONOMA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CIVIL DIVISION PRO TEM JUDGE PROGRAM
This is to advise that the Civil Division's Pro Tem Judge Program is available to those civil litigants who wish to expedite trial by stipulating to the use of an attorney to serve as Pro Tem Judge. The court maintains a Pro Tem Judge panel, which consists of attorneys sworn by the Court and willing to serve in this capacity. Parties may stipulate to a trial by a Pro Tem Judge of their choice and may inform the Court of such a stipulation by contacting Connie Origer, the Pro Tem Judge Program Coordinator, at (707) 521-6726. The Program offers three primary benefits to litigants: (1) the date and location of trial can often be scheduled by stipulation of the parties; (2) the trial will take place on the agreed date for trial, thus eliminating the need to trail other cases, and; (3) the trial can be scheduled for full days on a 5 day per week basis, thus shortening the time to try the case. The Program is available for both jury and court trials. For cases that are tried in 5 days or less (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., jury or non-jury), the Pro Tem Judge serves at no cost to the parties. For trials that exceed 5 days in length, the parties and the Pro Tem Judge are obliged to agree to a daily fee, not to exceed $1,200 per day, for each full or partial day of trial beginning with the 6th day of trial. Additionally, the Court will charge the parties $656.72 for each day of trial for the Clerk and Court Reporter. The Court discourages the use of overtime and will charge an additional cost of $123.14 for each hour or portion thereof exceeding 8 hours in any day. The parties are also responsible for the payment of jury fees as in any other civil case. Cases in which there are fee waivers are eligible for the Program. The Court is enthusiastic about this Program and urges all counsel to discuss the availability of the Program and the feasibility of its use with opposing counsel. Counsel must also obtain permission from clients to participation in the Program. To participate in the Program, contact Ms. Origer as soon as possible to discuss trial dates. Ms. Origer will generate and mail all required stipulations and orders with respect to the Program. Parties may obtain additional information on this program by contacting Ms. Origer or by reviewing the court=s website at www.sonomasuperiorcourt.com. Plaintiff is ordered to serve this Notice on all parties and to certify by proof of service filed with the Court that such service has been accomplished within 60 days of the filing of the Complaint.

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