Cal. R. 5.538

As amended through March 15, 2024

Rule 5.538 - Conduct of proceedings held before a referee not acting as a temporary judge

(a) General conduct (§§ 248, 347, 677)

Proceedings heard by a referee not acting as a temporary judge must be conducted in the same manner as proceedings heard by a judge, except:

(1) An official court reporter or other authorized reporting procedure must record the proceedings if directed by the court; and

(2) The referee must inform the child and parent or guardian of the right to seek review by a juvenile court judge.

(b) Furnishing and serving findings and order; explanation of right to review (§ 248)

After each hearing before a referee, the referee must make findings and enter an order as provided elsewhere in these rules. In each case, the referee must furnish and serve the findings and order and provide an explanation of the right to review the order in accordance with sections 248 and 248.5.

(Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2016; previously amended effective January 1, 2007.)

Cal. R. Ct. 5.538

Amended November 30, 2018, effective 1/1/2019 Rule 5.538 amended effective 1/1/2016; adopted as rule 1416 effective 1/1/1990; previously amended and renumbered as rule 5.538 effective 1/1/2007.