Who must eFile: All attorneys in all case types. Self-represented parties are encouraged but not required to eFile.

Authority: Local Rule 2.15

In addition to statewide exceptions under CRC 2.253, Calaveras County prohibits electronic filing of the following documents:

1. Any will, codicil, or testamentary trust
2. Bond or undertaking
3. Subpoenaed documents
4. Financial institution documents, care facility documents, or escrow documents (per Probate Code § 2620) submitted by conservators, guardians, or trustees
5. California state vital records forms
6. Documents with attachments/exhibits that cannot be accurately transmitted via electronic filing due to size or type
7. Documents typically submitted during proceedings (e.g., trial exhibits)
8. Documents lodged with the court provisionally under seal
9. Documents for cases under seal
10. Labor Commissioner deposit of cash or check

Authority: Local Rule 2.15(c)

Physical Filing Location

Calaveras Superior Court
400 Government Center Drive
San Andreas, CA 95249-9794
Phone: (209) 754-9800

Clerk's Office Window Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Courthouse Hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Authority: Court Location Page

Beyond statewide searchable PDF requirements, Calaveras County specifies:

Paper Color Restrictions:

• The court will not accept papers, documents, exhibits, or dividers on pink or yellow paper (except with leave of court)
• Recommendation: Use blue ink for original signatures to distinguish from copies

Authority: Local Rule 2.1(b)

Note: This applies to both paper and electronically filed documents that may need physical courtesy copies.

For all Law and Motion matters, notices must include specific language:

Required Notice Language:

"Pursuant to Local Rule 3.3.7, the Court will make a tentative ruling on the merits of this matter by 2:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing. The complete text of the tentative ruling may be accessed on the Court's website or by calling 209-754-6285 and listening to the recorded tentative ruling. If you do not call all other parties and the Court by 4:00 p.m. the court day preceding the hearing, no hearing will be held and the tentative ruling shall become the ruling of the court."

Failure to include this language may be grounds for denial of the motion.

Authority: Local Rule 3.3.7

There are no specific local courtesy copy requirements beyond statewide rules. Filers should:

• Follow statewide CRC provisions for courtesy copies
• Contact the assigned department if uncertain whether courtesy copies are required
• Provide courtesy copies if requested by judicial officer

Court Contact for Verification:
Calaveras Superior Court: (209) 754-9800

No local cover sheet addendums are specified beyond the statewide Judicial Council Form CM-010 (Civil Case Cover Sheet) required by CRC 2.30.

Filers must still comply with:

• Judicial Council Form CM-010 for civil cases (statewide requirement per CRC 2.30)
• Any other Judicial Council cover sheets required by case type

Verification: Review of local forms page and Local Rules (Effective January 1, 2024)

In addition to statewide requirements under CRC 2.550-2.551, Calaveras County requires:

Caption Requirements:

• Document caption or title must state "CONFIDENTIAL" with citation to applicable law requiring confidentiality
• Note: Agreements or stipulations for confidentiality are legally insufficient; court findings are required

Envelope Requirements for Physical Submission:

• Submit an 8½" × 11" envelope
• Label must include:
  • Document title
  • Case number
  • The word "confidential" printed prominently

Proposed Orders:

• Must contain no confidential information (will be filed in public portion of file)

Authority: Local Rule 2.5