April 17, 2020 – The Los Angeles Superior Court has issued a new set of emergency rules regarding specific court activities in response to the current Covid-19 pandemic.
The rules apply to unlawful detainers; judicial foreclosures; the suspension of actions; the use of technology for remote appearances; emergency bail schedules; the personal appearance waivers of defendants during health emergencies; juvenile dependency proceedings; and temporary restraining or protective orders.
They also cover tolling the statutes of limitations for civil causes of action; the extensions of time in which to bring a civil action to trial; the depositions through remote electronic means; and electronic service.
For details on each rule, please go to https://sfvba.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Emergency-Rules.pdf
