Do Judges Allow Telephonic Appearances or Make Tentative Rulings?
Telephonic Appearances – Many judges allow attorneys who have filed a motion, response or other document related to a hearing, to appear by telephone. The procedures to follow are found in the “Judges” section of this website. However, there are many situations in which an appearance in court is required. Click here for “Judges’ Procedures” to find out the method for requesting a telephonic appearance and to find out how to make the appearance. Tentative Rulings – Many judges post tentative rulings in advance of a hearing or conference. Judges vary on how far in advance these tentative rulings are posted and what information is provided in the tentative ruling. For information on tentative rulings, see FAQ General Information #16. Click here for a link to tentative rulings.