Tentative Rulings
Tentative Rulings
Tentative rulings are proposed decisions made by judicial officers prior to a law and motion hearing, advising parties of how the court intends to rule if the parties do not elect to make oral arguments. However, tentative rulings are made for all matters in Probate.
If all parties agree to the court's tentative ruling, that ruling will become the order of the court. The prevailing party or counsel shall prepare an appropriate order within five (5) court business days and submit it to the other party for approval as to form. The order shall then be submitted to the court for signature.
If any party wishes to appear for oral argument, that party must:
- Telephone all other parties or their attorneys by 4:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled hearing date. It is not necessary to speak directly with counsel or the other parties; it is all right to leave a message.
- Then, immediately advise the law and motion clerk by leaving a message no later than 4:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled hearing at (415) 444-7046, option 5.
- For Probate matters, please contact the Probate Research Attorney no later than 4:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled hearing at (415)444-7315.
PLEASE NOTE: If proper notification of all parties and the court is not made by the 4:00 deadline, no oral argument will be permitted and the tentative ruling will become the order of the court. This process does not apply to Probate matters
To Obtain Civil Tentative Rulings Online
Tentative rulings are available by 2:00 p.m. one court day prior to each Law & Motion Calendar. The tentative rulings include all civil departments with matters on law and motion calendars for the following day. The date of each ruling is listed at the top of each file. Be sure to verify the date when viewing the rulings.
Each weekday's rulings are changed once a week. For example, on Monday afternoon the rulings from the previous week are cleared when Monday's new rulings are posted. Click the pertinent day's link below in order to view the tentative rulings online.
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PLEASE NOTE: Unlawful Detainer cases that are designated as confidential by California law will not be posted online. For tentative rulings in those matters, please contact the judicial secretary at (415) 444-7260.
To Obtain Tentative Rulings Online
Tentative rulings are available by 2:00 p.m. one court day prior to each Law & Motion Calendar. The tentative rulings include all family law departments with matters on law and motion calendars for the following day. The date of each ruling is listed at the top of each file. Be sure to verify the date when viewing the rulings.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
PLEASE NOTE: Family law cases that are designated as confidential by California law will not be posted online. For tentative rulings in those matters, please contact the judicial secretary at (415) 444-7260. Confidential cases include matters involving unmarried parents.
To Obtain Probate Tentative Rulings
Those parties wishing to present oral argument or request modification of the tentative ruling after proper notice must appear at the scheduled hearing. If parties do not appear for the hearing the tentative ruling will become the order of the court. Tentative rulings will be issued on all matters on calendar except ex parte matters.
Probate tentative rulings are available after 2:00 p.m. one court day prior to the Calendar by clicking on the link below.