Public Notice – Civil Ex Parte and MSJ/MSA Procedure Changes Effective September 15, 2025

Contra Costa Superior Court · Information About Other Civil Case Types

Verified current as of July 16, 2026

This notice informs people involved in civil lawsuits in Contra Costa County about new rules starting September 15, 2025, for how certain court requests (like motions for summary judgment) must be filed and handled. Anyone with a pending civil case in that court—whether they're the person suing, being sued, or their lawyer—needs to read and follow these new procedures.