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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 20Pt. 1Ch. 3§ 20033 Court Pilot Project Forms

§ 20033 Court Pilot Project Forms

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§ 20033 Court Pilot Project Forms

This law lets courts create simpler forms instead of the usual Income and Expense Declaration, but they can still ask for the original form if needed.

Key Takeaways

  • •Courts can make simpler forms for money details in some cases.
  • •The original long form can still be used if the judge or someone in the case asks for it.
  • •This is only for a trial period (pilot project).

Example

A couple is going through a divorce and needs to share their money details with the court.

The court might let them use a shorter, easier form instead of the long official one, but if things get complicated, the judge can ask for the full form.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 20033 Court Pilot Project Forms

The court may pass a local rule that suspends the use of the Income and Expense Declaration mandated by California Rule of Court 1285.50 in some or all proceedings during the pendency of the pilot project, provided that substitute forms are developed and adopted to solicit substantially the same information in a simplified format. The court may, notwithstanding the adoption of a local form, require the use of the Income and Expense Declaration mandated by California Rule of Court 1285.50 in appropriate cases on the motion of either party or on the court’s own motion. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

Income and Expense DeclarationCalifornia Rule of Court 1285.50local rulepilot projectsubstitute forms

Related Statutes

  • § 20030 Santa Clara Court Pilot
  • § 20031 Family Support Hearing Pilot
  • § 20036 Pilot Project Exemption Authority
  • § 20037 Child Services Exemption
  • § 1620 Spousal Contract Limitations

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 20033.
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