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.
Emergency Local Rules
DROP BOXES REFERENCED IN THESE RULES ARE AVAILABLE FROM 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M. ON ALL WEEKDAYS EXCLUDING COURT HOLIDAYS.
Masking and social distancing policies that may be referenced in these rules have changed. Please see below.
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Masking and social distancing policies that may be referenced in these rules have changed. Please see below.
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- Statewide Emergency Rules of Court – Amended August 13, 2020
- Civil - Eighth Amended - Effective June 1, 2021
- Complex Civil - Effective May 11, 2020
- Criminal – Second Amended – Effective July 20, 2020
- Family Law - Fifth Amended - Effective March 1, 2021
- Juvenile - Second Amended - Effective May 26, 2020
- Probate - Second Amended - Effective May 18, 2020
- NOTE: These Probate Emergency Rules require the parties to provide notice in specific circumstances in Probate cases. Please review these Rules carefully, as they may require you to review the Court website and notice other parties of new hearing dates.
Current Local Rules
Proposed Changes to Local Rules
Previous Local Rules
- 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
- Local Rules Effective July 1, 2018
- Local Rules Effective January 1, 2018
- Local Rules Effective January 1, 2017
- Local Rules Effective January 1, 2016
- Local Rules Effective January 1, 2015
- Local Rules Effective January 1, 2014
- Local Rules Effective July 1, 2013
- Local Rules Effective January 1, 2013