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Posted 06.17.2009:
Between June 4, 2009, and July 3, 2009, the public is invited to comment on a draft environmental study, a necessary step in the new Porterville courthouse project's compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). A public meeting will be held June 25 at 6:30 pm to discuss the draft study and receive public comments.
See Details at the Administrative Office of the Courts Web site

Posted 01.06.2009:
The Court Distribution of Business has been amended effective January 1, 2009.
See General Information

Posted 12.30.2008:
The court has adopted its amended rules effective 01.01.2009. The January 1, 2007 version has been posted under 'Previous Rules,' for reviewing purposes. See General Information

Posted 12.23.2008:
The updated Statewide Civil Fee Schedule has been posted. Please note, this schedule becomes effective 01.01.2009
See General Information

Posted 10.27.2008:
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan. See Notices and Announcements

Posted 5.28.2008: New State Requirements to Serve as Judge Pro Tem. See Notices and Announcements

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