An ex parte hearing is an urgent matter and is requested by one party with short notice to the opposing party. Notice to the opposing party must be provided by 10:00 a.m. the day before the ex parte hearing. There is a fee for the ex parte hearing payable at the time of filing, unless you have a waiver of fee on file. 

In North County, schedule a hearing in person at the Civil Business Office.  For downtown San Diego, call or visit the Civil Business Office.

Noticed Motion

A noticed motion is when the opposing party is given advance notice of the hearing.  You must serve the other party or their lawyer with a copy of your motion.  Service to the other party or their lawyer may be done either by mail or in person.  File the original motion and proof of service with the court.  The California Rules of Court states how to prepare and when to file documents.  There is a fee for the motion payable at the time of filing, unless you have a waiver of fee on file. 

To schedule a noticed motion call the numbers listed below.

Location	Phone Number	Schedule
		Ex-Parte	Noticed Motion
Central	(619) 450-7275	Monday - Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. Wednesdays at  9:30 a.m. Thursday - Friday at 1:15 p.m.	Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.
	For other departments, click here for the department Independent Calendar Clerk phone number.	Hearing dates and times may be obtained by calling the Independent Calendar Department assigned to the case.
East County	(619) 456-4100	Monday-Friday at 1:25 p.m.
North County	(760) 201-8600	Monday - Friday at 1:15 p.m.	Monday - Thursday at 1:15 p.m. Under certain circumstances, the moving party may request a continuance by phone.
South County	619) 746-6200	Monday - Friday at 9:00 a.m.