The rules in this chapter apply to civil, probate, and family law proceedings in all trial courts. Rule 5.386 applies to fax filing of a protective order issued by a tribal court. Rule 5.522 applies to fax filing in juvenile law proceedings.
(Subd (a) amended effective July 1, 2012; adopted as part of unlettered subd effective March 1, 1992; previously amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007.)
Notwithstanding any provision in the rules in this chapter, no will, codicil, bond, or undertaking may be filed by fax nor may a court issue by fax any document intended to carry the original seal of the court.
Cal. R. Ct. 2.300