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Jury Trial For Custody Case In Contra Costa
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Please dress appropriately for the courtroom. Business or casual attire is suggested. Shorts and tank tops are not acceptable. Any juror not appropriately dressed will be excused to return the next court day in appropriate attire.
After orientation, jurors will be randomly called to the courtroom for jury selection. Generally, the court will be in session from about or am to pm. The court normally takes an hour for lunch and short breaks throughout the day.
Determining Custody 11% are determined with the assistance of a mediator, and 5% are determined following a custody evaluation. By comparison, only 4% of custody cases require going to trial before primary custody is decided. Overall, 91% of custody decisions do not require the family court to decide.
When divorce and child custody cases go to trial, they're usually bench trials, i.e., a judge makes the decision. But in some states, a parent can request a jury trial for some of their issues. The judge often holds a bench trial first.
Child custody cases where physical and/or emotional abuse to a child OR a parent has occurred are likely to go to trial as well. A finding of physical/emotional abuse has serious ramifications with respect to custody, both legal and physical.
The Contra Costa Superior Court operates on a One Day/One Trial system. In order to minimize the number of jurors who must appear in person and avoid unnecessary inconvenience to the juror, the standby service process is used.
You must inform the court that you are not able to serve. Requests to be excused must be in writing and submitted to the Office of the Jury Commissioner prior to the prospective juror's service date.
Child custody cases where physical and/or emotional abuse to a child OR a parent has occurred are likely to go to trial as well. A finding of physical/emotional abuse has serious ramifications with respect to custody, both legal and physical.
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To request a hearing to establish or modify child custody or visitation, you must file a Request for Order. The Court is currently open for in-person filings from am – pm.Resources and information to help you navigate your court case, including step-by-step guides for following procedures and help with understanding your options. You do not need to appear in person at the courthouse unless the court requires you to do so. If you have a court appearance for drunk driving, domestic violence, or other charges in Contra Costa County, you can find out more about what to expect below. Most trials last 3-7 days, but some may go longer. All trials must be in the district court. Having lived over 10 years in California I was finally selected for jury duty at the Martinez Superior Court in Contra Costa last week. The court will designate a service provider for each complex litigation case. Daniel Horowitz, a trial expert, has led over 200 jury trials as lead counsel.