The rules in this division establish a system of trial court management that:
The rules in this division are intended to ensure the authority and responsibility of the superior courts to do the following, consistent with statutes, rules of court, and standards of judicial administration:
(Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2016; previously amended effective January 1, 2002, and January 1, 2007.)
"Decentralized management" as used in the rules in this division refers to the administration of the trial courts on a countywide basis, unless an alternative structure has been approved by the Judicial Council, consistent with applicable statutes, rules, and standards of judicial administration.
Cal. R. Ct. 10.601