Except as modified by order of this court, all parties and their counsel are to comply with the San Diego Superior Court Rules, Civil. All counsel and parties appearing in pro per are strongly encouraged to resolve, by stipulation, differences regarding procedural and discovery matters.
All stipulations regarding procedural matters are to be presented to the court for approval.
All ex parte papers are to be filed one day prior to the hearing by noon, directly in the department. In lieu of a noticed motion, a settling party may give notice of settlement to all parties and to the court, together with an application for determination of good faith settlement and a proposed order. The application shall indicate the settling parties, and the basis, terms, and amount of the settlement. The notice, application, and proposed order shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested. Proof of service shall be filed with the court.