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Remote Appearance Information

Court Calendar

Please review the calendar to determine if you are required to appear In-Person, or if you may appear via Zoom. Click here to view the calendar as a PDF.

Remote Appearances and Procedures

Prior to appearing remotely for a court hearing, consider the following:

Before the Hearing (About Zoom Meeting):

  • Review and comply with Local Rule 16
  • Visit www.zoom.us to learn how Zoom works
  • Download the Zoom app to your computer, tablet, or phone
  • You do not need a Zoom account to participate in a meeting
  • You may appear by Zoom using audio.  Video is not required.

Day of the Hearing:

  • Verify your device has adequate power and that you will have a reliable connection for the entire remote appearance
  • Find the Zoom meeting information for the courtroom where you are scheduled to appear (listed below)
  • Confirm that your video and audio are working as expected
  • Join the meeting at least 5 minutes before your scheduled time, you may be placed in a waiting room to be checked in
  • Sign in using your true first and last name

During the Hearing:

  • Ensure that your microphone is muted when not talking.

Remote Appearance Etiquette:

  • Please respect all participants as if you were appearing in court in person
  • Be conscious of what is in your background, as it can be distracting to others

Recording of Court Proceedings without Permission is Unlawful:

Recording the court proceeding (whether through the videoconference application or by any other means) is prohibited unless/until the judicial officer specifically grants permission to record. Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 1.150(c) & (d).

Remote Appearance Calendars

Effective November 07, 2023

Dept. 1

Judge Lunas

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 Civil L&M

10:30 Civil Case Mngmt

1:30 Civil Settlements (In-Person)

8:15 DV

10:00 Family L&M

1:15 FL Case Mngmt

2:00 FL Settlement (In-Person)

8:15 Jury Trials (In-Person)

8:15 Jury Trials (In-Person)

9:00 Short Cause (In-Person)

8:15 Jury Trials (In-Person)

9:00 Short Cause (In-Person)

Dept. 2

Judge Markham

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:15 Misd. Law & Motion

9:00 Misd. Law & Motion

10:00 Misd. Law & Motion

11:00 Misd. Law & Motion

*No Reporter*

1:30 Misd. Settlement (In-Person)

*No Reporter*

8:15 Misd Arraignment

10:00 Misd. Arraignment

11:00 Warrant Return w/o Atty

*No Reporter*

1:30 Misd. Evidentiary Hearings (In-Person)

3:00 Misc. civil/felony special set (In-Person)

*No Reporter*

8:15 Jury Trials (In-Person)

8:15 Jury Trials (In-Person)

8:15 Jury Trials (In-Person)

8:15 Trial Assignment

Dept. 3

Judge Blum

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:15 Felony Prelim (In-Person)

10:00 Felony Prelim (In-Person)

1:30 Felony Prelim/Sentencings (In-Person)

8:15 Felony Law & Motion

10:00 Felony Law & Motion

1:30 Felony Law & Motion (In-Person)

3:00 I/C Arr.

8:15 Jury Trials (In-Person)

8:15 Jury Trials (In-Person)

8:15 Jury Trials (In-Person)

9:00 Felony Settlements (In-Person)

10:30 Felony Settlements (In-Person)

Dept. 4

Judge Harry

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:15 Juv. Detention

8:15 Juveniles 300

1:30 Juveniles 602

3:00 I/C Arr.

8:15 Civil Harassment

9:30 Adoptions/Terminate Parental Rights

1:15 MH Relief Firearms Prohibition

1:30 Juv. Detention

1:30 LPS Conservatorship

2:00 Probate

3:00 Mental Health Calendar (Criminal)

8:15 Jury Trials (In-Person)

1:30 Juv. Detention

1:30 I/C Arr.

8:15 Jury Trials (In-Person)

1:30 Juv. Detention

1:30 I/C Arr.

8:15 Jury Trials (In-Person)

8:15 Juv. Detention

1:30 I/C Arr.

Clearlake Branch

Commissioner Langan

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:30 Unlawful Detainers (In-Person)

9:00 Small Claims (In-Person)

11:00 U/D Status Conference (In-Person)

Other Motions (In-Person)

1:30 Traffic

3:00 Infraction Trials

9:00 Title IV-D

1:30 Drug Court

Veteran's Court (Lakeport)

1st & 3rd Wednesdays

Drug Court (Clearlake)

1:30 pm Tuesday

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