Cal. R. 10.14

As amended through May 17, 2024

Rule 10.14 - Litigation Management Committee

(a) Litigation oversight

The Litigation Management Committee oversees litigation and claims against trial court judges, appellate court justices, the Judicial Council, its staff, the trial and appellate courts, and the employees of those bodies that seek recovery of $50,000 or more or raise important policy issues by:

(1) Reviewing and approving any proposed settlement, stipulated judgment, or offer of judgment; and

(2) Consulting with the Administrative Director or Chief Counsel, on request, regarding important strategy issues.

(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2016; previously amended effective January 1, 2003, January 1, 2007, December 9, 2008, and August 14, 2009)

(b) Recommendations

The committee makes recommendations to the Judicial Council for policies governing the management of litigation involving the courts.

(Subd (b) amended effective August 14, 2009.)

(c) Strategic decisions

The committee resolves written objections described in rule 10.202(d) presented by Legal Services.

(Subd (c) amended effective January 1, 2016; previously amended effective January 1, 2003, January 1, 2007, and August 14, 2009.)

Cal. R. Ct. 10.14

Rule 10.14 amended effective 1/1/2016; adopted as rule 6.14 effective 1/1/2001; previously amended and renumbered as rule 10.14 effective 1/1/2007; previously amended effective 1/1/2003,12/9/2008, and8/14/2009.