Court Rules & Orders
Local Rules of Court
The Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino uses Local Rules and Standing Orders to memorialize processes, procedures and other matters regarding the operation of the court.
Use the link below to download the most current version of our Local Rules of Court in PDF format.
Printed copies of the Local Rules are available for purchase at either branch.
Standing Orders
Standing Orders are directives of the Presiding Judge that apply to cases before the court in addition to the local rules, and in general are reissued annually.
Click on the order number to open a scanned copy of the order.
| Order Number | Description | Issue Date |
| 2024-01 | Remote Appearances for Persons with Mobility Issues | January 3, 2024 |
| 2024-02 | Requirements for Submittal of E-Filed Documents - RESCINDED | August 7, 2024 |
| 2024-03 | Mandatory Filing of Income and Expense Declaration | March 1, 2024 |
| 2024-04 | Mandatory Filing of Motions in Limine |
July 31, 2024, Amended September 26, 2024 |
| 2024-05 | Court-provided Court Reporters in Civil, Family Law and Probate Matters | August 28, 2024 |
| 2024-06 | Ability to Pay Clerk Determinations | August 28, 2024 |
| 2024-07 | Documents Provided to Defense Prior to Arraignment | November 21, 2024 |