Cal. R. 10.851

As amended through July 24, 2024

Rule 10.851 - Court indexes-automated maintenance

(a) Authorized media

The clerk of each trial court may create, maintain, update, and make accessible the indexes required by law by photographic, microphotographic, photocopy, mechanical, magnetic, or electronic means. The clerk must make provision for preserving the information on a medium that will ensure its permanence and protect it from loss or damage arising from electronic failure or mechanical defect.

(b) Alphabetic index

A single alphabetic index may be maintained so long as the plaintiff-defendant distinction is retained.

(c) Public access

The indexes maintained under automated procedures must be accessible for public examination and use.

Cal. R. Ct. 10.851

Chapter 10 renumbered effective 1/1/2008; adopted as Chapter 4 effective 1/1/2001; previously amended and renumbered as Chapter 9 effective 1/1/2007.

Rule 10.851 amended and renumbered effective 1/1/2007; adopted as rule 1010 effective 1/1/1975; renumbered as rule 999 effective 1/1/2003; amended and renumbered as rule 6.751 effective 1/1/2001.