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HomeGovernment CodeCh. 2Art. 5§ 68612 Court Case Management Procedures

§ 68612 Court Case Management Procedures

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§ 68612 Court Case Management Procedures

Key Takeaways

  • •Judges must work with local lawyers to create and share clear rules for how court cases will be handled.
  • •These rules must include time limits for important steps in a case, like gathering evidence.
  • •Judges should meet regularly with lawyers to explain these rules and make sure everyone understands them.
  • •The rules must be written down, shared widely, and followed by everyone in the court.

Example

Imagine you're in a court case because you got hurt in a car crash.

The judge and lawyers in your county have already set rules for how long each step of your case should take, like how long the other side has to share evidence. The judge will explain these rules to make sure your case moves fairly and doesn’t take forever.

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

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§ 68612 Court Case Management Procedures

Judges shall, in consultation with the bar of the county to the maximum extent feasible develop and publish the procedures, standards, and policies which will be used in the program, including time standards for the conclusion of all critical steps in the litigation process, including discovery, and shall meet on a regular basis with the bar of the county in order to explain and publicize the program and the procedures, standards, and policies which shall govern cases assigned to the program. The procedures, standards, and policies to be used in the program shall be filed, distributed, and maintained pursuant to Section 68071 and the California Rules of Court, and shall also be published for general distribution. In its discretion, the Judicial Council may assist in the development of, or may develop and adopt, any or all of such procedures, standards, or policies on a statewide basis. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1232, Sec. 3.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

discoveryjudgesjudicial councilcalifornia rulesevidenceconsultationlitigationdistribution

Related Statutes

  • § 68603 Court Case Timeliness Standards
  • § 63045 Economic Development Bond Financing
  • § 68607 Judicial Case Management Duties
  • § 68609.5 Uninsured Motorist Arbitration Rules
  • § 68616 Service And Response Deadlines

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 68612.
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