The L-0031 form serves an essential function within the legal operations of the Superior Court of California, particularly for the County of Orange. This document, officially titled "At-Issue Memorandum for Trial Setting," plays a crucial role in the pre-trial proceedings by signaling that a case is ripe for trial scheduling. It comes into play after a defendant has filed an answer or other legal response to the plaintiff's complaint, indicating that the discovery process—wherein both parties gather evidence pertinent to the case—has been completed, or addresses specific stipulations if it hasn't. The form accommodates various justice centers within the county, including central, harbor, Lamoreaux, north, and west locations, ensuring accessibility and jurisdictional accuracy. It also makes provisions for family law cases, requiring the submission proof for the Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure. Additionally, it enquires about the necessity of a jury trial, the estimated trial duration, and whether the case qualifies for preference, which could expedite its trial date. Importantly, an attached declaration of service by mail section ensures that all proceedings related to the form are documented and verifiable, adhering strictly to the procedural authenticity required by the State of California. By fulfilling these multifaceted roles, the L-0031 form epitomizes the layered processes involved in setting a legal case for trial, embodying both the procedural rigor and the nuanced attention to detail that the justice system necessitates.
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| Form Name | Form L 0031 |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | l31 at issue memorandum for trial setting l 0031 form |
ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name & Address): |
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ATTORNEY FOR (Name): |
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF ORANGE |
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Central - 700 Civic Center Dr. West, Santa Ana, CA |
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Lamoreaux - 341 The City Drive, Orange, CA |
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North - 1275 N. Berkeley Ave., P. O. Box 5000, Fullerton, CA |
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West - 8141 13th Street, Westminster, CA |
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FOR UNLAWFUL DETAINER CASES, USE JUDICIAL COUNCIL FORM
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Family Law cases only: Proof of service of Preliminary Declaration of Disclosure has been filed: Yes No
I represent to the court that: 1) this case is at issue; an answer or other legal response was filed on: 2) all discovery has been completed.
This is a counter memorandum and this case is not ready for trial because: |
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Discovery is: not completed |
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Jury trial requested: Yes |
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Case entitled to preference: Yes No |
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The following dates are NOT acceptable to me (Limited Civil trials are set approximately
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I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
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(SIGNATURE OF DECLARANT) |
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DECLARATION OF SERVICE BY MAIL |
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(NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH PERSON TO WHOM NOTICE WAS MAILED) |
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I am at least 18 years of age and not a party to this legal action. I deposited the
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I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
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(TYPE OR PRINT NAME) |
(SIGNATURE OF DECLARANT) |
Form Adopted for Mandatory Use