Cal. R. 4.112

As amended through March 15, 2024

Rule 4.112 - Readiness conference

(a) Date and appearances

The court may hold a readiness conference in felony cases within 1 to 14 days before the date set for trial. At the readiness conference:

(1) All trial counsel must appear and be prepared to discuss the case and determine whether the case can be disposed of without trial;

(2) The prosecuting attorney must have authority to dispose of the case; and

(3) The defendant must be present in court.

(b) Motions

Except for good cause, the court should hear and decide any pretrial motion in a criminal case before or at the readiness conference.

Cal. R. Ct. 4.112

Rule 4.112 amended effective 1/1/2007; subd (a) adopted as rule 227.6 effective 1/1/1985; subd (b) adopted as section 10.1 of the Standards of Judicial Administration effective 1/1/1985; previously amended and renumbered effective 1/1/2001; previously amended effective 1/1/2005.