The purpose of the TSC is for the judge to determine whether the case is ready for trial and to ensure that discovery is completed and that all of the disclosure documents have been exchanged (such as the final Declaration of Disclosure, which must be exchanged no less than 45 days prior to trial).
Comply with Local Rule 3116, which provides that a written response to any OSC be filed with the Court at least 5 days in advance of the hearing (although the Court encourages filing any response at least 10 days in advance of the OSC where possible).
The judge may schedule a conference with the parties and their attorneys before any trial or long-cause hearing. During the conference, each party must provide an estimate of the amount of time that will be needed to complete the trial or long-cause hearing.
A list of all disputed issues with a short explanation of each;A statement of facts from each party; andA signed stipulation as to undisputed issues of fact and law and exhibits, which neither party is objecting. This rule is essentially forcing parties to try to settle issues in their case before going to trial.
Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §1010.6 and the California Rules of Court, rule 2.253(b)(2), the Civil Division of the Riverside Superior Court is implementing electronic filing (eFiling). You can eFile documents 24/7 through an approved Electronic Filing Service Provider (EFSP).
Trial Setting Conference Statement Riverside Form. Use a Trial Setting Conference Statement Riverside template to make your document workflow more streamlined.
Ex Parte Applications Ex parte documents must be eFiled before am the court day before the hearing. Ex parte written oppositions must be eFiled before am the day of the hearing. Printed courtesy copies of ex parte oppositions must be provided to the court the day of the ex parte hearing.
A list of all disputed issues with a short explanation of each;A statement of facts from each party; andA signed stipulation as to undisputed issues of fact and law and exhibits, which neither party is objecting. This rule is essentially forcing parties to try to settle issues in their case before going to trial.
Riverside Superior Court Local Rule 3116 provides: Unless otherwise specified in the Order to Show Cause, any response in opposition to an Order to Show Case (a) shall be in the form of a written declaration and (b) shall be filed no less than four court days before the hearing on the Order to Show Cause.