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Court Procedures

Court Proceduresadmin2023-03-08T13:09:36-07:00

The following links provide information on California state court procedures and motions, with the focus on cases in San Diego. Need help? Visit us at one of our locations, or contact us directly for all your research needs at refdesk@sdlawlibrary.org or by calling 619-531-3900.

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  • Pleading Paper Template
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  • Opposing a Motion
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  • Writ of Administrative Mandamus

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  • San Diego Superior Court: Fee Waiver Packet
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Free Web Resources

  • Equal Access Project: Civil Procedure
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  • California Rules of Court
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  • California Code of Civil Procedure
  • Suing for money: California Court Guide

Library Resources

  • California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial
  • California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial- Claims and Defenses
  • California Practice Guide: Civil Procedure Before Trial Forms
  • California Civil Procedure before Trial
  • California Trial Practice: Civil Procedure During Trial
  • California Practice Guide: Civil Trials and Evidence

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