Remote Appearance Information
Court Calendar
Please review the calendar to determine if you are required to appear In-Person, or if you may appear via Zoom. Click here to view the calendar as a PDF
Remote Appearances and Procedures
Prior to appearing remotely for a court hearing, consider the following:
Before the Hearing (About Zoom Meeting):
- Review and comply with Local Rule 16
- Visit www.zoom.us to learn how Zoom works
- Download the Zoom app to your computer, tablet, or phone
- You do not need a Zoom account to participate in a meeting
- You may appear by Zoom using audio. Video is not required.
Day of the Hearing:
- Verify your device has adequate power and that you will have a reliable connection for the entire remote appearance
- Find the Zoom meeting information for the courtroom where you are scheduled to appear (listed below)
- Confirm that your video and audio are working as expected
- Join the meeting at least 5 minutes before your scheduled time, you may be placed in a waiting room to be checked in
- Sign in using your true first and last name
During the Hearing:
- Ensure that your microphone is muted when not talking.
Remote Appearance Etiquette:
- Please respect all participants as if you were appearing in court in person
- Be conscious of what is in your background, as it can be distracting to others
Recording of Court Proceedings without Permission is Unlawful:
Recording the court proceeding (whether through the videoconference application or by any other means) is prohibited unless/until the judicial officer specifically grants permission to record. Cal. Rules of Court, Rule 1.150(c) & (d).
Remote Appearance Calendars
Effective June 16, 2025
Dept. 1
Judge Lunas
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9:00 Civil L&M 10:30 Civil Case Mngmt 1:30 Civil Settlements (In-Person) |
8:15 DV 10:00 Family L&M 1:15 FL Case Mngmt 2:00 FL Settlement (In-Person) |
8:15 Jury Trials (In-Person) 8:15 Short Cause |
8:15 Jury Trials/Long Cause (In-Person) |
8:15 Jury Trials (In-Person) 9:00 Short Cause (In-Person) 8:15 Trial Assignment |
Dept. 2
Judge Markham
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8:15 Felony Prelim (In-Person) 10:30 Felony Prelim (In-Person) 1:30 Felony Sentencing (In-Person) |
8:15 Felony Law & Motion 10:00 Felony Law & Motion 1:30 Felony Law & Motion 1:30 Misd. Evidentiary Hearing 3:00 Misc. Civil/Felony Special Set |
8:15 Jury Trials/ Long Cause (In-Person) |
8:15 Jury Trials/Long Cause (In-Person) |
8:15 Jury Trials/ Long Cause (In-Person) 9:00 Felony Settlements (In-Person) 10:30 Felony Settlements (In-Person) 1:30 Misd. Settlements |
Dept. 3
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8:15 Juvenile Detention 3:00 I/C Arraignments |
8:15 Civil Harassment 10:00 LPS Conservatorship 10:00 Probate 11:00 Guardianship 1:30 Juvenile Detention 3:00 I/C Arraignments |
8:15 Jury Trials/Long Cause (In-Person) 1:30 Juvenile Detention 1:30 I/C Arraignments |
8:15 Jury Trials/Long Cause (In-Person) 1:30 Juvenile Detention 1:30 I/C Arraignments |
1:30 Juvenile Detention 8:15 Jury Trials/Long Cause (In-Person) 1:30 I/C Arraignments |
Dept. 4
Judge Harry
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8:15 Misd. Law & Motion 9:00 Misd. Law & Motion 10:00 Misd. Law & Motion 11:00 Misd. Law & Motion *No Reporter* 1:30 Juveniles 300 3:00 Juveniles 602 |
8:15 Misd. Arraignments 10:00 Misd. Arraignments 10:00 Warrant Return w/o Attorney 1:15 Mental Health Relief Firearms Prohibition 1:30 Mental Health/CARE Calendar |
8:15 Jury Trials/Long Cause (In-Person). |
8:15 Jury Trials/Long Cause (In-Person) |
8:15 Jury Trials/Long Cause (In-Person) 9:00 Adoptions/Termination of Parental Rights |
Clearlake Branch
Commissioner Langan
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8:30 Unlawful Detainers (In-Person) 9:00 Small Claims (In-Person) 11:00 U/D Status Conference (In-Person) Other Motions (In-Person) 1:30 Traffic 3:00 Infraction Trials |
9:00 Title IV-D 1:30 Title IV-D 4:00 Drug Court |
Veteran's Court (Lakeport)
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
Drug Court (Clearlake)
4:00 pm Tuesday
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