◈ Homepage — https://www.eldorado.courts.ca.gov/Skip to main content Skip to main content. JUDICIAL BRANCH OF CALIFORNIA Supreme Court Courts of Appeal Superior Courts Judicial Council County of El Dorado Home Online Services Forms & Filing Self-Help Divisions General Information Search Search Remote Appearances: New process effective February 2, 2026. Please see the public notice for changes and new requirements. WELCOME TO THE Superior Court of El Dorado Jury Service eFiling Traffic Tickets Pay Fines Online Superior Court of El Dorado Restraining Orders View information on completing forms, filing online, and self-help with restraining orders. RESTRAINING ORDERS Services Department Calendars Search department calendars for upcoming hearings, view judicial calendars, and access the Court's Web Portal. Remote Appearances Learn how to appear remotely in your case. Tentative Rulings Civil and probate tentative rulings are posted after 2:00 p.m. on the day before the hearing date. 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News, Updates & Notices Feb 27, 2026 Public Notice Re: Relocation of Placerville Family Law Facilitator/Self-Help Center to Placerville Building C Branch READ MORE Feb 27, 2026 Public Notice Re: Closure of the Placerville Fair Lane Branch and Relocation of the Department 8 Courtroom READ MORE Feb 11, 2026 Press Release Re: El Dorado County Superior Court Announces Retirement of Judge Vicki Ashworth Dec 31, 2025 New Remote Appearance Platform Effective February 2, 2026 Dec 01, 2025 New Remote Appearance Platform Effective January 15, 2026 More News Court Locations All Locations Placerville Main Street Branch 495 Main Street Placerville, CA 95667 United States (530) 621-5047 Placerville Building C Branch 2850 Fairlane Court, Suite 120 Placerville, CA 95667 United States (530) 621-5047 Cameron Park Branch 2927 Meder Road Cameron Park, CA 95682 United States (530) 621-5047 South Lake Tahoe Branch 1354 Johnson Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 United States (530) 573-3075 Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors Our Mission To preserve and enhance the rule of law in El Dorado County by providing all persons a fair, efficient, and accessible forum for resolving disputes, protecting public safety, and righting wrongs. 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It is the individual's responsibility to contact the court to request accommodations that would best suit his or her situation. The individual may request an accommodation by completing the Request for Accommodations by Persons with Disabilities ( Judicial Council Form MC-410 ) and provide the request to court staff. If the individual is involved in more than one case, they must submit a separate request ( MC-410 form ) for each case. The individual should give the court as much advance notice as possible, and submit their request at least five working days prior to their hearing. Submit your completed MC-410 form to the Court using one of the following options: Online: e-Filing (Civil case types only) By email: [email protected] By fax: (530) 295-2536 By mail or in person: Locations and Contact Info California Rules of Court Facilities Placerville Building C Branch Cameron Park Branch Placerville Main Street Branch South Lake Tahoe Branch View the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Grievance Procedure Court Representatives Placerville Building C Branch Elena Zepeda 2850 Fairlane Court Ste. 120 Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-6427 Cameron Park Branch Tracy Barbour 2927 Meder Road Cameron Park, CA 95682 (530) 621-5446 Placerville Main Street Branch Tami Thornton 495 Main Street Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-7429 South Lake Tahoe Branch Zuzana Russell 1354 Johnson Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 573-3344 Court ADA Coordinator Heather Nelson 2850 Fairlane Court Ste. 110 Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-7414 Cindy Denton (Back - Up ADA Coordinator) (530) 621-7414 Administrative Career Opportunities ADA Information Attorney Resources Case Index Local Forms California Court Statewide Forms California Judicial Branch Self-Help Center Public Resources Court Holidays Court Interpreters Locations Superior Court of California County of El Dorado Judicial Branch of California Privacy Terms of Use © 2026 Press Release Re: El Dorado County Superior Court Announces Retirement of Judge Vicki Ashworth | Superior Court of California | County of El Dorado Skip to main content Skip to main content. 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Please see the public notice for changes and new requirements. news Press Release Re: El Dorado County Superior Court Announces Retirement of Judge Vicki Ashworth Press Release Press Release Re: El Dorado County Superior Court Announces Retirement of Judge Vicki Ashworth February 11, 2026 Press Release Re: El Dorado County Superior Court Announces Retirement of Judge Vicki Ashworth Share Administrative Career Opportunities ADA Information Attorney Resources Case Index Local Forms California Court Statewide Forms California Judicial Branch Self-Help Center Public Resources Court Holidays Court Interpreters Locations Superior Court of California County of El Dorado Judicial Branch of California Privacy Terms of Use © 2026 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 3 | Superior Court of California | County of El Dorado Skip to main content Skip to main content. Judicial Branch of California Supreme Court Courts of Appeal Superior Courts Judicial Council County of El Dorado Home Online Services Case Index & Department Calendars eFiling Find & Pay Citations Record Search Requests Request Oral Argument - South Lake Tahoe Request Oral Argument - West Slope Remote Appearances Forms Restraining Orders Tentative Rulings Tentative Rulings - Dept. 1 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 2 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 3 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 4 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 5 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 6 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 7 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 8 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 9 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 10 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 11 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 12 Online Services Forms & Filing Local Forms Forms & Filing Self-Help Interactive Online Forms Workshops & Family Law Facilitator Workshops Self-Help Divisions Appeals CARE Act Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC) Civil ADR Collaborative Courts Criminal Family Law Jury Parking Frequently Asked Questions Introduction to Jury Service Juvenile Probate Small Claims Traffic Can't Afford to Pay Your Fine? 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McLaughlin Presiding Judge 1354 Johnson Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Phone: (530) 573-3075 Oral Argument Request In this section Tentative Rulings Tentative Rulings - Dept. 1 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 2 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 3 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 4 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 5 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 6 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 7 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 8 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 9 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 10 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 11 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 12 Rulings There are no Tentative Rulings at this time. 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Collections Helpful Links Cite Out Chart Divisions General Information ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act Career Opportunities Court Holidays Facility Equal Access Policy Fees & Bail Schedules Information, Local Rules & Services Interpreters Judicial Assignments Locations & Contact Information News & Events Procurement Service of Process Standing Orders Temporary Judge Program Transcripts General Information Search Search Remote Appearances: New process effective February 2, 2026. Please see the public notice for changes and new requirements. General Information Temporary Judge Program Temporary Judge Program Temporary judges are an integral part of the court system providing a valuable service in some of the Court's busiest venues. Each month attorneys regularly serve as temporary judges in our Court. Often people experience their only "day in court" before a temporary judge Need for Temporary Judges in El Dorado County The El Dorado County Superior Court has ongoing opportunities for qualified attorneys to participate in our Temporary Judge Program. Temporary judges are used at the discretion of the Presiding Judge when the court needs judicial assistance that cannot be provided by its full-time judicial officers. Under this program, temporary judges could be called on to hear various cases, including small claims, traffic, unlawful detainers and settlement conferences in family and civil cases. Rules Governing Temporary Judges California Rules of Court 2.810-2.834 govern the selection, training, appointment, supervision, and evaluation of court appointed temporary judges. Applying to be a Temporary Judge To qualify for appointment as a temporary judge, an applicant must be an active member of the California State bar in good standing for at least ten years immediately preceding appointment. Applicants must complete mandatory training in bench conduct and demeanor, ethics, and substantive areas. Application to Serve as Temporary Judge and /or Settlement Conference Attorney (Local Form M-70) In order to serve, or continue to serve as a temporary judge for the El Dorado Superior Court, you MUST have completed within the previous three years the following training requirements: 3 hours of mandatory “live” training in bench conduct and demeanor. 3 hours of mandatory training in ethics. 3 hours of substantive training, depending on case type (i.e., small claims, traffic, etc). 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Collections Helpful Links Cite Out Chart Divisions General Information ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act Career Opportunities Court Holidays Facility Equal Access Policy Fees & Bail Schedules Information, Local Rules & Services Interpreters Judicial Assignments Locations & Contact Information News & Events Procurement Service of Process Standing Orders Temporary Judge Program Transcripts General Information Search Search Remote Appearances: New process effective February 2, 2026. Please see the public notice for changes and new requirements. Divisions Civil Division Civil Division The Civil Division processes all civil matters, including general civil, civil harassment restraining orders, name change applications and unlawful detainer cases. In this section ADR Civil Court It is the policy of this Court to manage all cases from the time the complaint is filed until a final disposition has been achieved. Upon the filing of the complaint, the case shall be assigned to one judge for all purposes. Civil cases are handled by Departments 4 , 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12 . Limited Civil A general civil case that involves money that amounts to $35,000 or less. For further information visit the California Courts Self Help website . Unlimited (General) Civil A general civil case that involves amounts over $35,000. For further information visit the California Courts Self Help website . Location for Filing Cameron Park Branch 2927 Meder Road Cameron Park CA 95682 Phone: (530) 621-5047 South Lake Tahoe Branch 1354 Johnson Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Phone: (530) 573-3075 Office Hours 8:00a.m to 3:30p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays and Court Closures). Phone hours 8:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. Landlord/Tenant Evictions (Unlawful Detainer) An Unlawful Detainer/Eviction is a civil proceeding brought by the owner of the property to obtain possession from the occupants. For further information visit the California Courts Self Help website. California Courts Self Help Civil Alternative Dispute Resolution The El Dorado County Superior Court offers an innovative and highly successful program for resolving civil cases short of trial. Alternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR, saves time, money and stress. ADR Related Links Tentative Rulings Department Locations California Courts Self-Help Local Rules Unlimited Civil Complaint Media Portal Administrative Career Opportunities ADA Information Attorney Resources Case Index Local Forms California Court Statewide Forms California Judicial Branch Self-Help Center Public Resources Court Holidays Court Interpreters Locations Superior Court of California County of El Dorado Judicial Branch of California Privacy Terms of Use © 2026 Locations & Contact Information | Superior Court of California | County of El Dorado Skip to main content Skip to main content. Judicial Branch of California Supreme Court Courts of Appeal Superior Courts Judicial Council County of El Dorado Home Online Services Case Index & Department Calendars eFiling Find & Pay Citations Record Search Requests Request Oral Argument - South Lake Tahoe Request Oral Argument - West Slope Remote Appearances Forms Restraining Orders Tentative Rulings Tentative Rulings - Dept. 1 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 2 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 3 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 4 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 5 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 6 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 7 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 8 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 9 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 10 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 11 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 12 Online Services Forms & Filing Local Forms Forms & Filing Self-Help Interactive Online Forms Workshops & Family Law Facilitator Workshops Self-Help Divisions Appeals CARE Act Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC) Civil ADR Collaborative Courts Criminal Family Law Jury Parking Frequently Asked Questions Introduction to Jury Service Juvenile Probate Small Claims Traffic Can't Afford to Pay Your Fine? 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General Information Locations & Contact Information Locations & Contact Info Case Information & Courtroom Assistance To contact the Clerk's Office for information on a case or courtroom assistance, please select from the following options for contact information: Placerville Appeals Civil/Small Claims/Unlawful Detainer/ADR Criminal DCSS/Traffic Family Law Family Law Mediation Family Law Facilitator Guardianship/Juvenile Dependency Juvenile Justice Jury Coordinator Probate/Conservatorship/Mental Health Restraining Orders South Lake Tahoe Civil/Small Claims Criminal/Traffic Family Law Facilitator Juvenile/Family Law/Probate Unlawful Detainer/Restraining Orders Clerk's Office Hours All Clerk's Offices are open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and have afterhours drop boxes available. Business Services To contact the Court Administration office for information on business services or other court administration services, please select the following option for the contact information: Placerville Court Administration 38.727492, -120.804715 Get Directions Placerville Main Street Branch 495 Main Street Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-5047 Departments 1, 2, 6, & 7 Criminal: (530) 621-5047 Mediation: (530) 621-6726 Jury Coordinator: Phone: (530) 621-7469 Fax: (530) 622-9774 Main St. Fax: (530) 622-9774 Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-3:30 pm 38.727436, -120.828739 Get Directions Placerville Building C Branch 2850 Fairlane Court, Suite 120 Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 621-5047 Departments 5 & 8 Clerk's Office: (530) 621-5047 Family Law Facilitator: (530) 621-5098 Placerville Family Law Facilitator Monthly Schedule Court Administration Court Executive Officer: Shelby Wineinger Phone: (530) 621-7414 Fax: (530) 295-2536 Email: [email protected] Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-3:30 pm 38.697784, -120.984769 Get Directions Cameron Park Branch 2927 Meder Road Cameron Park, CA 95682 (530) 621-5047 Departments 9 & 10 Clerk's Office: (530) 621-5047 Traffic: [email protected] Fax: (530) 672-2413 Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-3:30 pm 38.938547, -119.968066 Get Directions South Lake Tahoe Branch 1354 Johnson Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 (530) 573-3075 Departments 3, 4, 11 & 12 Civil/Small Claims/Juvenile/Family Law/Probate: (530) 573-3075 Civil Fax: (530) 544-6532 Criminal/Traffic: (530) 573-3044 Criminal & Traffic Fax: (530) 542-9102 Family Law Facilitator: (530) 573-3066 South Lake Tahoe Family Law Facilitator Monthly Schedule Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am-3:30 pm Administrative Career Opportunities ADA Information Attorney Resources Case Index Local Forms California Court Statewide Forms California Judicial Branch Self-Help Center Public Resources Court Holidays Court Interpreters Locations Superior Court of California County of El Dorado Judicial Branch of California Privacy Terms of Use © 2026 ADR | Superior Court of California | County of El Dorado Skip to main content Skip to main content. Judicial Branch of California Supreme Court Courts of Appeal Superior Courts Judicial Council County of El Dorado Home Online Services Case Index & Department Calendars eFiling Find & Pay Citations Record Search Requests Request Oral Argument - South Lake Tahoe Request Oral Argument - West Slope Remote Appearances Forms Restraining Orders Tentative Rulings Tentative Rulings - Dept. 1 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 2 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 3 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 4 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 5 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 6 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 7 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 8 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 9 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 10 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 11 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 12 Online Services Forms & Filing Local Forms Forms & Filing Self-Help Interactive Online Forms Workshops & Family Law Facilitator Workshops Self-Help Divisions Appeals CARE Act Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC) Civil ADR Collaborative Courts Criminal Family Law Jury Parking Frequently Asked Questions Introduction to Jury Service Juvenile Probate Small Claims Traffic Can't Afford to Pay Your Fine? Collections Helpful Links Cite Out Chart Divisions General Information ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act Career Opportunities Court Holidays Facility Equal Access Policy Fees & Bail Schedules Information, Local Rules & Services Interpreters Judicial Assignments Locations & Contact Information News & Events Procurement Service of Process Standing Orders Temporary Judge Program Transcripts General Information Search Search Remote Appearances: New process effective February 2, 2026. Please see the public notice for changes and new requirements. Divisions civil ADR Civil Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program In this section Civil ADR The Dispute Resolution Program The El Dorado County Superior Court currently offers Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") for all applicable civil cases. At the civil case management conference (CMC) election of an ADR process is discussed and encouraged. Many cases can be resolved to the satisfaction of all parties without the necessity of traditional litigation, which can be expensive, time consuming, and stressful. The court's goal is to make civil litigation more effective by reducing the delay in bringing difficult cases to trial, more efficient by reducing the cost to the public and the litigants, and to be more responsive to everyone's desire to resolve disputes early and fully. We encourage you to read You Don’t Have to Sue , presented by the Judicial Council of California and the State Bar of California. Related Links Tentative Rulings California Courts Local Rules What is Alternative Dispute Resolution? Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is the general term applied to a wide variety of dispute resolution processes which are alternatives to lawsuits. Types of ADR processes include dispute resolution conferences, arbitration, mediation, neutral evaluation, settlement conferences, private judging, and negotiation. All ADR processes offer a partial or complete alternative to traditional court litigation for resolving disputes. What are the advantage of using ADR? ADR can have a number of advantages over traditional court litigation. ADR can save time. Even in a complex case, a dispute can be resolved through ADR in a matter of months or weeks, while a lawsuit can take years. ADR can save money. By producing earlier settlements, ADR can save parties and courts money that might otherwise be spent on litigation costs (attorneys fees and court expenses.) ADR provides more participation. Parties have more opportunity with ADR to express their own interests and concerns, while litigation focuses exclusively on the parties' legal rights and responsibilities. ADR provides more control and flexibility. Parties can choose the ADR process most appropriate for their particular situation and that will best serve their particular needs. ADR can reduce stress and provide greater satisfaction. ADR encourages cooperation and communication, while discouraging the adversarial atmosphere found in litigation. Surveys of disputants who have gone through ADR have found that satisfaction with ADR is generally high, especially among those with extensive ADR experience. Dispute Resolution arbitration and mediation Dispute Resolution Conferences (DRC): The DRC is the ADR procedure most often utilized in El Dorado County. It is an early settlement conference conducted by volunteer attorneys serving as temporary judges who provide independent assessments of the case and recommend resolutions. The parties and their attorneys must attend the Dispute Resolution Conference and prepare DRC Statements which explain their side of the case. Arbitration: An arbitrator hears evidence presented by the parties, makes legal rulings, determines facts and makes an arbitration award. Arbitration awards may be entered as judgments in accordance with the agreement of the parties or, where there is no agreement, in accordance with California statutes. Arbitrations can be binding or non-binding, as agreed by the parties in writing. Mediation: Mediation is a voluntary, informal, confidential process in which the mediator, a neutral third party, facilitates settlement negotiations. The mediator improves communication by and among the parties, helps parties clarify facts, identify legal issues, explore options and arrive at a mutually acceptable resolution of the dispute. Litigants are encouraged to use an ADR process as early in the case as circumstances permit. All appropriate cases will be reviewed for referral to ADR at the Case Management Conference. ADR procedures for the El Dorado County Superior Court Upon filing a Complaint, the Plaintiff will receive an ADR Information Sheet from the Superior Court Clerk. Plaintiff is required to include the ADR Information Sheet when he or she serves the Complaint on the Defendant. All parties to the dispute may voluntarily agree to take the matter to an ADR process. Parties choose and contact their own ADR provider. Panelist Lists are available on-line. (Click here for the Dispute Resolution Panelist List) An initial Case Management Conference (“CMC”) will be scheduled within 120 days of the filing of the Complaint. A Case Management Conference Statement must be completed and provided to the court clerk no later than 15 calendar days prior to the scheduled conference. The El Dorado County Superior Court strongly encourages all parties and their counsel to consider and utilize ADR procedures. If the parties agree to ADR before the CMC and file the form Stipulation to Participate in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) the scheduled CMC will be vacated to allow for the ADR process to conclude within 90 days. In these cases, the CMC will be continued for case management/status review 90-100 days after the original CMC date. If the case is resolved through ADR, the status review date may be vacated if the court receives a dismissal or judgment. At the Case Management Conference the court will review all scheduled cases for their suitability for referral to ADR. The parties will be assigned a Dispute Resolution Conference date or the parties may elect mediation, private arbitration or judicial arbitration. Please review the Court’s ADR web page to know the subjects and procedures at the CMC. Attendance in person or by phone at both the CMC and the ADR conference is mandatory. Any mediation, private arbitration or judicial arbitration service shall be paid for by the parties pursuant to a separate ADR fee agreement. Local Court Rules require your cooperation in reporting the outcome of the ADR process. The court will expect a Dispute Resolution Conference Report form to be completed and submitted within 10 days of completion of the process. The El Dorado County Superior Court has special rul Tentative Rulings | Superior Court of California | County of El Dorado Skip to main content Skip to main content. 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All Western Slope restraining orders and guardianships shall be filed at 2850 Fairlane Court, Ste 120, Placerville, CA 95667 . All of the mentioned filings shall be automatically assigned to Hon. Gary S. Slossberg, Department 8, for all purposes. This assignment shall apply to all pretrial matters and trial. South Lake Tahoe All South Lake Tahoe civil filings subject to the provisions of the Trial Court Delay Reduction Act and probate shall be filed at 1354 Johnson Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 . All of the mentioned filings shall be automatically assigned upon filing to Judge Leanne K. Mayberry, Department 4, for all purposes. This assignment shall apply to all pretrial matters and trial. Rulings Civil and probate tentative rulings will be posted to this website after 2:00p.m. on the day before the hearing date. 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Any party objecting to the tentative ruling and requesting oral argument must notify the Court by 4:00 PM on the day prior to the hearing by calling the Court Department where the matter is scheduled to be heard. For West Slope Civil hearings call: 530-621-6551 for West Slope Family Law hearings call: 530-621-6725 for South Lake Tahoe hearings call: 530-573-3042. Parties objecting to the tentative ruling shall also notify all parties of the objection and the intent to appear and argue by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to the hearing. If you are requesting oral argument regarding the tentative ruling, you must either appear in person or remotely (if previously approved). Please visit the Remote Appearances page for information about appearing remotely in your case. Oral argument will generally be permitted only where the ruling sustains a demurrer without leave to amend, rulings on motions for summary judgment or summary adjudication, rulings dismissing an action, writ petitions, default prove-ups, or rulings in which sanctions have been imposed. Argument on discovery motions is ordinarily not permitted unless sanctions have been imposed. Argument in all other cases is discretionary with the Court; if the Court requests to hear oral argument, the tentative ruling will state that appearances are required. Matters on the Law and Motion Calendar are set for no more than a total of fifteen (15) minutes for argument. If a party is requesting oral argument that will last more than 15 minutes, please call the Court and provide the clerk with three (3) mutually agreed upon dates. Time permitted, the Court may also hear arguments lasting more than 15 minutes on the Law & Motion calendar. If the Court is unable to hear arguments, a further hearing will be set. Parties and counsel should have calendars available to confirm upcoming dates. Administrative Career Opportunities ADA Information Attorney Resources Case Index Local Forms California Court Statewide Forms California Judicial Branch Self-Help Center Public Resources Court Holidays Court Interpreters Locations Superior Court of California County of El Dorado Judicial Branch of California Privacy Terms of Use © 2026 General Information | Superior Court of California | County of El Dorado Skip to main content Skip to main content. Judicial Branch of California Supreme Court Courts of Appeal Superior Courts Judicial Council County of El Dorado Home Online Services Case Index & Department Calendars eFiling Find & Pay Citations Record Search Requests Request Oral Argument - South Lake Tahoe Request Oral Argument - West Slope Remote Appearances Forms Restraining Orders Tentative Rulings Tentative Rulings - Dept. 1 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 2 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 3 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 4 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 5 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 6 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 7 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 8 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 9 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 10 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 11 Tentative Rulings - Dept. 12 Online Services Forms & Filing Local Forms Forms & Filing Self-Help Interactive Online Forms Workshops & Family Law Facilitator Workshops Self-Help Divisions Appeals CARE Act Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC) Civil ADR Collaborative Courts Criminal Family Law Jury Parking Frequently Asked Questions Introduction to Jury Service Juvenile Probate Small Claims Traffic Can't Afford to Pay Your Fine? 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