MEMORANDUM OF COURTROOM PROCEDURE // PRO SE RESPONDENT BRIEFING
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INITIAL DVRO / TRO ONLINE HEARING GUIDE & OFFICIAL FORMS
Typed procedural manual for your remote Zoom appearance before Hon. Jennifer M. Frost (Department 23, Courtroom 6A), incorporating continuance rules under California Family Code § 245, child custody protections under Family Code § 3044, official Judicial Council forms, and classical courtroom advocacy doctrine from Asher L. Cornelius's The Cross-Examination of Witnesses (1929) and Trial Tactics (1932).
HON. JENNIFER M. FROST — FAMILY LAW JUDGE (DEPARTMENT 23 / COURTROOM 6A)
JUDICIAL OFFICER.: Jennifer M. Frost, Family Law Judge
DEPARTMENT / RM..: Department 23 • Courtroom 6A
COURTHOUSE.......: Southern Court, 400 County Center, Redwood City, CA 94063
TELEPHONE........: (650) 261-5123
DEPT. EMAIL......: Dept23@sanmateocourt.org (Send simultaneous courtesy copies here due to e-filing delays)
DVPA CALENDAR....: Held in person & via Zoom (Thursdays at 9:00 a.m.). Prior Remote Appearance approval (Form RA-010) is NOT required for the DVPA/TRO Calendar.
- Sign In Early: Log into Zoom at least 15 minutes before start time.
- Full Legal Name: Rename your Zoom display name to your full first and last name.
- Camera & Mute: Keep camera functioning and stay muted until your line is called.
- No Recording: Recording or taking screenshots of the Zoom hearing is strictly PROHIBITED.
// HEARING READINESS CHECKLIST LEDGER //
Check off your preparation tasks in Section 3 as you get ready for tomorrow's Zoom hearing in Dept. 23.
Official Court Forms & Where to Find Them
All forms are available on the California Courts Self-Help Form Portal and San Mateo Superior Court DVRO Page. Remember to email courtesy copies to Dept23@sanmateocourt.org.
| Form No. & Official Title | Purpose & Dept. 23 Procedure | Official Links |
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[DV-115] Request to Continue Hearing
Category: Continuance
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To officially request a postponement to hire a lawyer or prepare your response. | View Form → |