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In Guardianship and Conservatorship cases, before the judge makes a decision, the court appoints someone to investigate.

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Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma · Sonoma Superior Court — Probate (opens in a new tab)

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In Guardianship and Conservatorship cases, before the judge makes a decision, the court appoints someone to investigate.

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Availability · Local probate instructions. This quoted rule keeps the court’s stated subject, representation, location and procedure limits; it is not a promise of complete self-help or legal representation.

Pursuant to Local Rules 17.22 et seq. effective January 1, 2023, all represented parties, and other represented persons, are required to electronically file documents for the following Case Types/Categories: 1. All Civil Matters; 2. All Probate Matters; 3. All Family Law Matters (including Department of Child Support Services matters).” Note that “Self-represented parties, or other self-represented persons, are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements….” Note that fees associated with e-filing are waived for individuals who have a demonstrated inability to pay court fees.

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Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma · E-Filing | Superior Court of California | County of Sonoma (opens in a new tab)

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Pursuant to Local Rules 17.22 et seq. effective January 1, 2023, all represented parties, and other represented persons, are required to electronically file documents for the following Case Types/Categories: 1. All Civil Matters; 2. All Probate Matters; 3. All Family Law Matters (including Department of Child Support Services matters).” Note that “Self-represented parties, or other self-represented persons, are exempt from mandatory electronic filing requirements….” Note that fees associated with e-filing are waived for individuals who have a demonstrated inability to pay court fees.

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