Appendix I: Emergency Rules Related to COVID-19

Judicial Council of California

Verified current as of July 31, 2026

This form contains temporary court procedures that courts put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep people safe while still handling cases—things like allowing people to appear by video instead of in person or delaying certain hearings. Anyone involved in a court case during the pandemic period would need to follow these rules, whether they're suing someone, being sued, going through a divorce, facing criminal charges, or dealing with family law matters.