California Superior Court Probate Division Reference
California Probate Court Rules & Examiner Note Deadlines
Every California Probate Code accounting starts with Prob. Code §§ 1060–1064 & Form GC-400 — but clearing Probate Notes before your hearing depends strictly on each county Superior Court's local rules, clearing sheets, and supplement cutoffs.
Top 5 California Probate Divisions: Caseload, Clearance & Supplement Deadlines
Caseload & clearance metrics sourced from the Judicial Council of California 2026 Court Statistics Report (FY 2024–25 data); deadlines sourced directly from each court's published local rules and examiner portals.
| County Superior Court | Estate & Trust Filings (% CA) | Clearance Rate | Notes Posted | Supplement Cutoff & Clearing Form | Local Rule Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles County Stanley Mosk Courthouse (LA) & Antelope Valley (Lancaster) | 12,051 (28.7%) | 82.5% | 2 weeks prior to hearing | 3rd court day preceding hearing | LASC Local Rules Ch. 4, Rule 4.4 |
| Orange County Costa Mesa Justice Complex (CMJC) | 2,893 (6.9%) | 95.6% | 1:30 PM, 3 court days prior | 4:00 PM, 2 court days prior (Form L-0892) | OC Local Rules Div. 6: 601.01, 601.13, 607.01 et seq. |
| San Diego County Central Courthouse (1100 Union St., Rm 330) | 2,318 (5.5%) | 66.7% | ~10 court days prior on online ROA | At least 5 court days prior (Form PR-177) | SDSC Local Rules Title 4: 4.3.2 & 4.15.1 et seq. |
| Santa Clara County Downtown Superior Court (DTS, San Jose, Rm 107) | 1,802 (4.3%) | 76.2% | ACSR ~2 court days prior (by 5 PM day before) | Check ACSR Pre-Approved status / 5-day CourtSchedule rule | SC Probate Rules (eff. July 1, 2026): 1.D, 1.H, 2.B |
| Alameda County Berkeley Courthouse (Primary) + Oakland Dept. 1B / 103 | 1,322 (3.1%) | 77.5% | ~3 weeks prior on eCourt ROA | 2 court days prior (allow 3+ days eFiling; optional MC-030) | Alameda Title 7 Probate Rules (eff. July 1, 2026) |
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12,051 (28.7%) Statewide Estate/Trust Share
Los Angeles County
Stanley Mosk Courthouse (LA) & Antelope Valley (Lancaster)
- Notes Posted:
- 2 weeks prior to hearing
- Clearance Rate:
- 82.5%
- Cutoff:
- 3rd court day preceding hearing
2,893 (6.9%) Statewide Estate/Trust Share
Orange County
Costa Mesa Justice Complex (CMJC)
- Notes Posted:
- 1:30 PM, 3 court days prior
- Clearance Rate:
- 95.6%
- Cutoff:
- 4:00 PM, 2 court days prior (Form L-0892)
2,318 (5.5%) Statewide Estate/Trust Share
San Diego County
Central Courthouse (1100 Union St., Rm 330)
- Notes Posted:
- ~10 court days prior on online ROA
- Clearance Rate:
- 66.7%
- Cutoff:
- At least 5 court days prior (Form PR-177)
1,802 (4.3%) Statewide Estate/Trust Share
Santa Clara County
Downtown Superior Court (DTS, San Jose, Rm 107)
- Notes Posted:
- ACSR ~2 court days prior (by 5 PM day before)
- Clearance Rate:
- 76.2%
- Cutoff:
- Check ACSR Pre-Approved status / 5-day CourtSchedule rule
1,322 (3.1%) Statewide Estate/Trust Share
Alameda County
Berkeley Courthouse (Primary) + Oakland Dept. 1B / 103
- Notes Posted:
- ~3 weeks prior on eCourt ROA
- Clearance Rate:
- 77.5%
- Cutoff:
- 2 court days prior (allow 3+ days eFiling; optional MC-030)
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