Requesting Remote Appearance for Evidentiary Proceedings (Trials)

Read the entire process before requesting a remote appearance.

1. The party/attorney requesting remote appearance for an evidentiary proceeding, such as a trial, may provide notice to the other parties in writing, electronically, or orally in a way reasonably calculated to ensure notice is received at least 10 court days, but no later than five (5) court days, before the proceeding.
   
   
2. The party/attorney requesting remote appearance must motion the court by filing a Notice of Remote Appearance (form RA-010) at least 10 court days, but no later than 5 court days, before the proceeding by mailing or placing in the court drop box at the Carol Miller Justice Center, 301 Bicentennial Circle, Sacramento, CA 95826.
   
   
3. A new Notice of Remote Appearance (form RA-010) will be required for each new hearing, excluding continuances.
   
   
4. Notice of Remote Appearance (form RA-010) may be used to provide proof to the court that notice to the other party(ies) was given.
   
   
5. If remote appearance is granted, then the party, attorney, and their witnesses, if any, must also appear remotely.

Requesting Remote Appearance for Non-Evidentiary Proceedings (Motions)

1. The party/attorney requesting remote appearance for a non-evidentiary proceeding, such as a motion, may provide notice to the other parties in writing, electronically, or orally in a way reasonably calculated to ensure notice is received at least 10 court days, but no later than five (5) court days, before the proceeding.
   
   
2. The party/attorney requesting remote appearance must provide notice by filing a Notice of Remote Appearance (form RA-010) at least 10 court days, but no later than 5 court days, before the proceeding by mailing or placing in the court drop box at the Carol Miller Justice Center, 301 Bicentennial Circle, Sacramento, CA 95826.
   
   
3. A new Notice of Remote Appearance (form RA-010) will be required for each new hearing, excluding continuances.
   
   
4. Notice of Remote Appearance (form RA-010) may be used to provide proof to the court that notice to the other party(ies) was given.
   
   
5. If appearing remotely, then the party/attorney and their witnesses, if any, must also appear remotely.

Opposing Remote Appearance

Opposing Remote Appearance for Evidentiary Proceedings

1. A party opposing a remote appearance in an evidentiary proceeding (such as a trial) shall serve and file an Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial (form RA-015) at least five (5) court days, but no later than by Noon on the court day before the proceeding at Carol Miller Justice Center, 301 Bicentennial Circle, Sacramento, CA 95826, by drop box or US Mail.
   
   
2. The court will notify the parties of a ruling on the objections.

Unlawful Detainer Court Department Zoom Link

Preparing for Remote Appearance Hearing

Parties must follow this procedure unless notified by the court that the hearing will be entirely in-person

Remote Appearance Hearing Instructions

Parties are responsible for providing Zoom meeting information to their witnesses. If appearing remotely, you are required to participate in your hearing using a device that has video and audio capability (i.e., computer, smartphone, or tablet) unless you apply in writing to the court and receive permission from the court three (3) days prior to your scheduled court date to appear by telephone.

Zoom Reference Guide for instructions on how to participate in the hearing remotely.

Interpreter Request

If you need an interpreter, call the Unlawful Detainer clerk’s office at (916) 875-7746.

Submitting Evidence

If you want the court to consider any evidence, you must submit that evidence to the court and the opposing party at least three (3) business days prior to your scheduled hearing date. Do not submit original documents to the court. The court may not return any evidence after the hearing, and copies may be destroyed after a decision is rendered. Please keep your evidence for 60 days after the decision or, in the event of an appeal, after the judgment becomes final. Please note you are still required to appear at the hearing or trial and present the evidence to the judge. If you do not appear at the hearing, the evidence submitted will not be considered.

• Email: The court would prefer that you email your evidence to udvideohearing@saccourt.ca.gov. In the subject line of the email, you must include your case number, hearing date, and time. Please copy the opposing party in the email sent to the court. If you do not have the opposing party’s email address, follow the mailing instructions below.
  
  
• Mail: If necessary, you may mail your evidence to the court or deposit your evidence in the drop box located at the address at the top of this form. You must also mail the same evidence submitted to the court to the opposing party. In addition, you are required to complete a Proof of Service by Mail form (POS-030), which must be received by the court at least three (3) business days prior to your scheduled court date.
  
  
• Failure to Submit Evidence to the Opposing Party: Failure to submit your evidence to the opposing party may result in the court not considering your evidence or a continuance of the hearing.

Submitting Documents to the Clerk’s Office

The Unlawful Detainer clerk’s office, located at the Carol Miller Justice Center at 301 Bicentennial Circle, Room 200, Sacramento, CA 95826, is open for documents that are completed. You may submit documents by the following methods:

• In person: Visit the Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer clerk’s office.
  
  
• Drop Box: Secure drop boxes are provided where guests can efficiently submit their Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer documents. There is no need to wait in line to submit your documents. On Fridays, any items placed in the drop box will be received on the following court day. If any items need to be submitted on a Friday, visit the William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse to submit Small Claims and Unlawful Detainer documents.
  
  
• Mail: Unable to make a trip to the Carol Miller Justice Center? Parties can mail their documents to the previously mentioned address, and the clerk will file them as of the date they are received. Ensure that the envelope states which department the documents are for.

For assistance, you may call the Unlawful Detainer clerk’s office at (916) 875-7746.

If you wish to seek legal advice before or after your hearing, you may email scudadvisors@saccourt.ca.gov or call 916-875-7846.

Mandatory Mediation

All parties are ordered to contact each other and make a good-faith effort to try to resolve their case prior to the scheduled hearing date. Parties are encouraged to contact the court’s mediators to assist in resolving their matter. They can be reached at scudadvisors@saccourt.ca.gov or you may call 916-875-7846. If the parties reach a resolution, the terms of the settlement may be submitted to the court prior to the hearing date. The court will review the terms of the settlement on the scheduled hearing date. If parties are unable to resolve their matter, the court may order the parties to attempt settlement on the day of the hearing prior to trial.

For more information on mediation, visit the Mediation Assistance page.

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