Tentative Rulings

Parties, or counsel if represented, are ordered to appear personally or remotely in Dept. 2 to discuss the status of the case and to set a Mandatory Settlement Conference.  Information regarding remote appearances and the Zoom link to Department 2 can be found at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-sessions.  

No appearances necessary.  On April 27, 2026, a First Amended Complaint was filed and Summons issued on the same date.  There is no proof of service filed as to the amended complaint.  Plaintiff is ordered to serve defendant by the next CMC hearing date.  If service has not been effected, the matter will be set for an Order to Show Cause.  The matter is continued for further Case Management Conference to March 3, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 3.

No appearances necessary.  In light of defendant’s pending Motion for Summary Judgment currently set for hearing on November 19, 2026, the Case Management Conference is continued to January 13, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 3.  Updated CMC Statements must be filed and served at least 15 days prior to the CMC.

Parties, or counsel if represented, are ordered to appear personally or remotely to discuss the status of the case and to set trial dates in Department 2. You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010.  Information regarding remote appearances and the Zoom link to Department 2 can be found at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-sessions.  Parties and counsel are ordered to meet and confer in advance regarding mutually available dates for trial.

No appearances necessary.  Defendant is admonished that the failure to file a Case Management Statement constitutes a violation of CRC rules 3.712-3.715 and 3.721-3.730 and Local Court Rules, Rule 8.05 and 8.06, and subjects the party failing to comply to the imposition of sanctions. After review of Plaintiff’s CMC statement, the matter is continued for further case management conference to May 5, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 3.  Updated CMC Statements must be filed and served at least 15 days prior to the CMC.

No appearances necessary.  Parties are admonished that the failure to file a Case Management Statement constitutes a violation of CRC rules 3.712-3.715 and 3.721-3.730 and Local Court Rules, Rule 8.05 and 8.06, and subjects the party failing to comply to the imposition of sanctions. The matter is continued for further Case Management Conference to May 5, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 3.  Updated CMC Statements must be filed and served at least 15 days prior to the CMC.

No appearances necessary. The matter needs a Parentage Judgment. The parties are referred to the court’s Family Law Facilitator, available via email at selfhelp@amadorcourt.org, or the Self-Help Call Center at (213) 633-6000 for assistance in preparing and filing a Parentage Stipulation (Agreement). Further case management conference is set for May 4, 2027 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3.   

No appearances necessary.  Plaintiff’s motion for judgment on the pleadings is currently set for hearing on December 3, 2026.  The matter is continued for further Case Management Conference to March 3, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 3.

No appearances necessary.  On September 14, 2026, the court assigned David Becker to conduct the judicial arbitration in this case.  The matter is continued for further Case Management Conference to March 3, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 3.

No appearances necessary.  The matter is continued for further Case Management Conference to February 10, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 3. Updated CMC Statements must be filed and served at least 15 days prior to the CMC.  In its statement, Plaintiff shall address the status of default judgment, which has not entered.  The Clerk of the Court is to provide notice of the CMC hearing to Plaintiff. 

Parties, or counsel if represented, are ordered to appear personally or remotely to discuss the status of the case and to set trial dates in Department 2. You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010.  Information regarding remote appearances and the Zoom link to Department 2 can be found at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-sessions.  Parties and counsel are ordered to meet and confer in advance regarding mutually available dates for trial.

No appearances necessary.  Plaintiff is admonished that the failure to file a Case Management Statement constitutes a violation of CRC rules 3.712-3.715 and 3.721-3.730 and Local Court Rules, Rule 8.05 and 8.06, and subjects the party failing to comply to the imposition of sanctions.  After review of Defendant’s CMC statement, the matter is continued for further case management and trial setting to May 5, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 3.  Updated CMC Statements must be filed and served at least 15 days prior to the CMC.

No appearances necessary.  Plaintiff is admonished that the failure to file a Case Management Statement constitutes a violation of CRC rules 3.712-3.715 and 3.721-3.730 and Local Court Rules, Rule 8.05 and 8.06, and subjects the party failing to comply to the imposition of sanctions. The matter is continued for further case management conference to May 5, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 3.  Updated CMC Statements must be filed and served at least 15 days prior to the CMC.

Parties, or counsel if represented, are ordered to appear personally or remotely for hearing in Department 2. Department 2’s Zoom link is available at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-sessions.  

Parties, or counsel if represented, are ordered to appear personally or remotely for hearing in Department 2. Department 2’s Zoom link is available at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-sessions.  

Parties, or counsel if represented, are ordered to appear personally or remotely for hearing in Department 2. Department 2’s Zoom link is available at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-sessions.  Respondent shall file and serve an income and expense declaration (FL-150) with two months of pay stubs attached prior to the hearing if she wishes to have this information considered by the court.

Parties, or counsel if represented, are ordered to appear personally or remotely for hearing in Department 2. Department 2’s Zoom link is available at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-sessions.  

No appearances necessary.  Petitioner is ordered to resubmit the proposed parentage judgment after paying the required filing fees.  The matter is continued for further Case Management Conference (CMC) to May 21, 2027 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 3.

No appearances necessary. The Petition for Dissolution was filed on August 7, 2024.  No Response is filed. No request for default has been made. No other orders have been sought or made. On the court’s own motion, the matter is set for an Order to Show Cause regarding dismissal pursuant to CRC Rule 3.1340 (dismissal after two years for delay in prosecution). The Order to Show Cause hearing shall be set on March 23, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 3. If Petitioner fails to appear or otherwise respond to the Order to Show Cause, the matter will be dismissed without prejudice. The Clerk of the Court shall provide notice of the OSC hearing to Petitioner.

No appearances necessary. The Petition for Dissolution was filed on April 27, 2026. Petitioner has not filed a Proof of Service (FL-115) with the court. The court cannot proceed with any orders until a valid Proof of Service is filed. Petitioner is ordered to file a valid proof of service (form FL-115) prior to the next court appearance. Petitioner is referred to the court’s Family Law Facilitator, available via email at selfhelp@amadorcourt.org, or the Self-Help Call Center at (213) 633-6000 for assistance.  The matter is continued for further Case Management Conference (CMC) to May 21, 2027 at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. 3.

No appearances necessary. The Petition for Dissolution was filed on April 20, 2026. A Proof of Service (FL-115) is filed.  More than 30 days have passed since service and no Response is filed. Petitioner must file the form FL-165 and request entry of default and proceed to default judgment. Petitioner is referred to the court’s Family Law Facilitator, available via email at selfhelp@amadorcourt.org, or the Self-Help Call Center at (213) 633-6000 for assistance in proceeding with default. Further case management conference is scheduled for May 21, 2027 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3. Petitioner is also directed to the FL-182 Judgment Checklist for a list of all documents needed to finalize this dissolution.

No appearances necessary.  The matter is taken off calendar as a judgment and final custody order was entered on August 13, 2026.  No further CMC hearings shall be set.

No appearances necessary.  The Petition for Dissolution was filed on April 13, 2026 and a Response was filed on October 8, 2026.  The parties are ordered to serve their Preliminary Financial Disclosures (FL-140) and file a Declaration Regarding Service (FL-141) before the next Case Management Conference hearing.  Parties are referred to the court’s Family Law Facilitator, available via email at selfhelp@amadorcourt.org, or the Self-Help Call Center at (213) 633-6000 for assistance.  Parties are also directed to the Judgment Checklist (FL-182) for the required documents to complete their dissolution.  Further case management conference is scheduled for February 2, 2027 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3. A Family Law CMC Statement (Local Form FCS-043) must be filed and served at least 15 days prior to the CMC. The FCS-043 form is available at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/forms-local-rules/local-forms.

No appearances necessary.  Further case management conference is scheduled for May 21, 2027 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3.  Parties are admonished that no Family Law Case Management Statement (Local Form FCS-043) was filed as required by Local Rule 13.23. Parties are advised that an Order to Show Cause why sanctions should not issue for failure to file and serve a CMC statement may be imposed in the future if there is further non-compliance. Parties shall file a Family Law CMC Statement at least 15 days prior to the next CMC. 

No appearances necessary. The Petition for Dissolution was filed on April 23, 2026. A Proof of Service (FL-115) is filed.  More than 30 days have passed since service and no Response is filed. Petitioner must file the form FL-165 and request entry of default and proceed to default judgment. Further case management conference is scheduled for May 21, 2027 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3. A Family Law CMC Statement (Local Form FCS-043) must be filed and served at least 15 days prior to the CMC. The FCS-043 form is available at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/forms-local-rules/local-forms.

Parties, or counsel if represented, ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR PERSONALLY OR REMOTELY to discuss the status of the case in Department 2. Department 2’s Zoom link is available at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-sessions.  Parties are admonished that no Family Law Case Management Statement (Local Form FCS-043) was filed 15 days prior to the hearing as required by Local Rule 13.23. Parties are advised that an Order to Show Cause why sanctions should not issue for failure to file and serve a CMC statement may be imposed in the future if there is further non-compliance.

Parties, or counsel if represented, ARE ORDERED TO APPEAR PERSONALLY OR REMOTELY to discuss the status of the case in Department 2. Department 2’s Zoom link is available at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-sessions.  Parties are admonished that no Family Law Case Management Statement (Local Form FCS-043) was filed 15 days prior to the hearing as required by Local Rule 13.23. Parties are advised that an Order to Show Cause why sanctions should not issue for failure to file and serve a CMC statement may be imposed in the future if there is further non-compliance.

No appearances necessary. Petitioner is an inmate at Mule Creek State Prison. The Petition for Dissolution was filed on October 2, 2024. A Proof of Service (FL-115) is filed. More than 30 days have passed since service and no Response is filed. Petitioner is referred to the judgment checklist (FL-182) for all forms needed to complete the default judgment. Petitioner is referred to the court’s Family Law Facilitator, available via email at selfhelp@amadorcourt.org, or the Self-Help Call Center at (213) 633-6000 for assistance in proceeding with default. Further case management is scheduled for June 30, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 3. The Clerk of the Court shall provide notice of the CMC hearing to Petitioner and a copy of this Minute Order.

No appearances necessary.  Plaintiff is an inmate at Mule Creek State Prison and filed his complaint on May 28, 2024. Plaintiff has not filed a Proof of Service of Summons (POS-010) with the court. This matter is set for an Order to Show Cause as to why this case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute the action on February 9, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 3.  THE CLERK OF THE COURT IS DIRECTED TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE OSC TO PLAINTIFF.  

No appearances necessary. This is a collections case, as defined in Rule 3.740 of the California Rules of Court, filed on April 27, 2026. Defendant has not been served in a timely manner pursuant to Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 3.740(d) (requiring service within 180 days from filing the complaint). The matter is set for an Order to Show Cause (OSC) hearing as to why monetary sanctions should not be imposed re: failure to timely serve as per Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 3.740(d) and (e). The OSC hearing will be set for January 5, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 3 of this Court and the Clerk of the Court shall send plaintiff notice of the same. If plaintiff obtains an order for publication of the summons and/or serves defendant and files proof of service, or dismisses the case (form CIV-110), at least 10 days prior to the hearing, the OSC will be vacated. The matter is continued for further CMC to May 26, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Dept. 3. 

No appearances necessary. This is a collections case, as defined in Rule 3.740 of the California Rules of Court, filed on April 27, 2026. Defendant has not been served in a timely manner pursuant to Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 3.740(d) (requiring service within 180 days from filing the complaint). The matter is set for an Order to Show Cause (OSC) hearing as to why monetary sanctions should not be imposed re: failure to timely serve as per Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 3.740(d) and (e). The OSC hearing will be set for January 5, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 3 of this Court and the Clerk of the Court shall send plaintiff notice of the same. If plaintiff obtains an order for publication of the summons and/or serves defendant and files proof of service, or dismisses the case (form CIV-110), at least 10 days prior to the hearing, the OSC will be vacated. The matter is continued for further CMC to May 26, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Dept. 3.  

Parties, or counsel if represented, are ordered to appear personally or remotely to discuss the status of the case and to set trial dates in Department 2. You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010.  Information regarding remote appearances and the Zoom link to Department 2 can be found at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-sessions.  Parties and counsel are ordered to meet and confer in advance regarding mutually available dates for trial. Parties are also admonished that the failure to file a Case Management Statement constitutes a violation of CRC rules 3.712-3.715 and 3.721-3.730 and Local Court Rules, Rule 8.05 and 8.06, and subjects the party failing to comply to the imposition of sanctions.  Per CRC Rule 3.740(c)(2), the case management rules apply to collections cases when a defendant files a responsive pleading.

No appearances necessary. Petitioner is an inmate at CHCF in Stockton. The Petition for Dissolution was filed on April 10, 2024. Petitioner is ordered to resubmit an amended FL-141 so that default judgment may be entered. Further case management conference is scheduled for June 30, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 3. THE CLERK OF THE COURT IS DIRECTED TO SERVE A COPY OF THIS MINUTE ORDER ON PETITIONER.

Parties, and counsel if represented, are ordered to appear personally or remotely for settlement conference in Department 2. You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010.  Department 2’s Zoom link is available at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-sessions.

No appearances necessary. The Petition for Dissolution was filed on June 11, 2025. Petitioner is an inmate at Mule Creek State Prison. A Proof of Service (FL-115) is filed. More than 30 days have passed since service and no Response is filed. Petitioner must file the form FL-165 and request entry of default and proceed to default judgment. Petitioner is referred to the court’s Family Law Facilitator, available via email at selfhelp@amadorcourt.org, or the Self-Help Call Center at (213) 633-6000 for assistance in proceeding with default. Further case management is scheduled for June 30, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 3. THE CLERK OF THE COURT IS ORDERED TO SERVE A COPY OF THIS MINUTE ORDER ON PETITIONER.

No appearances necessary.  The Petition for Writ of Mandate was filed on April 23, 2024. Petitioner is an inmate at RJ Donovan Correctional Facility in San Diego. No proof of service is filed even though Petitioner’s CMC statement filed on August 24, 2026 states that Respondent CDCR was served with the summons.  This matter is set for an Order to Show Cause as to why this case should not be dismissed for failure to prosecute the action on February 9, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 3.  THE CLERK OF THE COURT IS DIRECTED TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE OSC TO PETITIONER.   

No appearances necessary. The Petition for Dissolution was filed on April 15, 2025. Petitioner is an inmate at Mule Creek State Prison. A Proof of Service (FL-115) is filed. More than 30 days have passed since service and no Response is filed. Petitioner must file the form FL-165 and request entry of default and proceed to default judgment. Petitioner is referred to the court’s Family Law Facilitator, available via email at selfhelp@amadorcourt.org, or the Self-Help Call Center at (213) 633-6000 for assistance in proceeding with default. Further case management is scheduled for June 30, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 3. THE CLERK OF THE COURT IS ORDERED TO SERVE A COPY OF THIS MINUTE ORDER ON PETITIONER.

No appearances necessary.  This is a collections case, as defined in Rule 3.740 of the California Rules of Court, filed on April 27, 2026. A proof of service is filed. No responsive pleading is filed. The matter is continued for further CMC to May 26, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Dept. 3.  If Plaintiff has not obtained a default judgment by said date, this matter will be set for an order to show cause and monetary sanctions may be imposed. (CRC 3.740(f).)

No appearances necessary.  This is a collections case, as defined in Rule 3.740 of the California Rules of Court, filed on April 27, 2026. A proof of service is filed. No responsive pleading is filed. The matter is continued for further CMC to May 26, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Dept. 3.  If Plaintiff has not obtained a default judgment by said date, this matter will be set for an order to show cause and monetary sanctions may be imposed. (CRC 3.740(f).)

No appearances necessary. The Petition for Nullity of Domestic Partnership was filed on March 21, 2026. Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt (FL-117) is filed. More than 30 days have passed since service and no Response is filed. Petitioner must file the form FL-165 and request entry of default and proceed to default judgment. Petitioner is referred to the court’s Family Law Facilitator, available via email at selfhelp@amadorcourt.org, or the Self-Help Call Center at (213) 633-6000 for assistance in proceeding with default. Further Case Management Conference is scheduled for May 21, 2027 at 8:30 a.m. in Department 3.

Parties, or counsel if represented, are ordered to appear personally or remotely to discuss the status of the case in Department 2. You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010. Information regarding remote appearances and the Zoom link to Department 2 can be found at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-sessions.  Defendant is admonished that the failure to file a Case Management Statement constitutes a violation of CRC rules 3.712-3.715 and 3.721-3.730 and Local Court Rules, Rule 8.05 and 8.06, and subjects the party failing to comply to the imposition of sanctions.

Parties, or counsel if represented, are ordered to appear personally or remotely to discuss the status of the case in Department 2.  You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010.  Information regarding remote appearances and the Zoom link to Department 2 can be found at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-sessions.  

Parties, or counsel if represented, are ordered to appear personally or remotely to discuss the status of the case in Department 2. You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010. Information regarding remote appearances and the Zoom link to Department 2 can be found at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-sessions.  Plaintiff is admonished that the failure to file a Case Management Statement constitutes a violation of CRC rules 3.712-3.715 and 3.721-3.730 and Local Court Rules, Rule 8.05 and 8.06, and subjects the party failing to comply to the imposition of sanctions.

No appearances necessary. This is a collections case, as defined in Rule 3.740 of the California Rules of Court, filed on October 14, 2025.  A proof of service is filed.  Plaintiff must obtain default judgment within 360 days of filing the complaint and has not done so.  (Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 3.740(f).)  On the court’s own motion, the court sets the matter for an Order to Show Cause hearing as to why reasonable monetary sanctions should not be issued for failure to timely obtain default judgment.  (See CRC 3.740(f).) The OSC shall be set for February 9, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 3. Clerk of the Court shall provide notice of the OSC to Plaintiff.

Parties, or counsel if represented, are ordered to appear personally or remotely to discuss the status of the case.  Specifically, parties are to address which case they are electing to proceed under—the instant matter or 25CV14971. You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010.  Information regarding remote appearances and the Zoom link to Department 3 can be found at https://amador.courts.ca.gov/online-services/remote-sessions.  Parties are admonished that the failure to file a Case Management Statement constitutes a violation of CRC rules 3.712-3.715 and 3.721-3.730 and Local Court Rules, Rule 8.05 and 8.06, and subjects the party failing to comply to the imposition of sanctions.  

Defendant David Matlock, M. D’s Demurrer to Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint, and Defendants State of California’s Demurrer to Plaintiff’s First Amended Complaint, are taken off calendar without prejudice. 

Plaintiff is granted leave and ordered to file and serve a Second Amended Complaint within ten (10) days of service of notice of this ruling, incorporating the corrections and withdrawal of claims and allegations conceded in her opposition.

Defendants may file a demurrer or other responsive pleading directed to the Second Amended Complaint within the time provided by law.

If a party intends to appear and contest the tentative ruling, they must notify the court by leaving a message at (209) 257-2692, and notify opposing counsel, no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day preceding the hearing. Unless a hearing is requested, this ruling is effective immediately. Neither further notice of the ruling nor a formal order per CRC 3.1312 is required. 

No appearances necessary. The Petition for Dissolution was filed on March 1, 2024. A Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt (FL-117) is filed.  No Response is filed. No request for default has been made. No other orders have been sought or made. On the court’s own motion, the matter is set for an Order to Show Cause regarding dismissal pursuant to CRC Rule 3.1340 (dismissal after two years for delay in prosecution). The Order to Show Cause hearing shall be set on February 9, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 3. If Petitioner fails to appear or otherwise respond to the Order to Show Cause, the matter will be dismissed without prejudice. The Clerk of the Court shall provide notice of the OSC hearing to Petitioner.

No appearances necessary.  This is a collections case, as defined in Rule 3.740 of the California Rules of Court, filed on May 4, 2026. A proof of service is filed. No responsive pleading is filed. The matter is continued for further CMC to June 9, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Dept. 3.  If Plaintiff has not obtained a default judgment by said date, this matter will be set for an order to show cause and monetary sanctions may be imposed. (CRC 3.740(f).)

No appearances necessary. Plaintiff is an inmate at CSP in Vacaville. Plaintiff has not filed a Proof of Service of the Amended Summons and First Amended Complaint. Plaintiff is ordered to serve defendants and file proofs of service prior to next hearing. The matter is continued for further case management conference to June 30, 2027 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 3. Updated CMC Statements must be filed and served at least 15 days prior to the CMC. The Clerk of the Court is directed to provide notice of the next CMC to plaintiff along with a copy of the CM-110 form.

No appearances necessary. Notice of Conditional Settlement of Entire Case was filed on October 13, 2026. Plaintiff indicates that a request for dismissal will be filed by no later than November 20, 2026. The court sets the matter for Court's Motion to Dismiss pursuant to CRC 3.1385 on January 5, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 3.

No appearances necessary. Petitioner is an inmate at Mule Creek State Prison.  The Petition for Dissolution was filed on May 1, 2024. A Proof of Service (FL-115) is filed.  No Response is filed. No request for default has been made. On the court’s own motion, the matter is set for an Order to Show Cause regarding dismissal pursuant to CRC Rule 3.1340 (dismissal after two years for delay in prosecution). The Order to Show Cause hearing shall be set on February 9, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 3. If Petitioner fails to appear or otherwise respond to the Order to Show Cause, the matter will be dismissed without prejudice. The Clerk of the Court shall provide notice of the OSC hearing to Petitioner.