Superior Court of
California, County of Riverside
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PAY JUDGE PANEL FOR 987.9 AND 987.2 PC FUNDING REQUESTS
The Presiding Judge annually appoints three judicial officers and one alternate to serve as the Pay Judge Panel. The purpose of the panel is to independently review requests for expert, investigative and other ancillary funds in cases pursuant to Penal Code Sections 987.9 (death penalty), and 987.2 (non-death penalty) where the defendant is represented by private counsel.
- Court Policy Memorandum ##C.4.2 - Funding of Investigation Costs
- Payment Voucher for 987.2 PC Claims
- Payment Voucher Instructions
- Mileage Rate
Accommodation Service Request
The Riverside County Superior Courts is dedicated to ensuring that all qualified individuals with disabilities have equal and full access to the judicial system.
The State of California adopted California Rule of Court 1.100 which outlines the methods for requesting accommodation services to assist those with disabilities who are participating in court proceedings.
Questions and answers regarding California Rule of Court 1.100 (formerly rule 989.3)
This process is started by completing a form and either mailing the form or turning it into any public service counter at any court facility.
Qualified Individuals with Disabilities
Qualified individuals are persons covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This includes individuals who have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities; have a record of such an impairment; or are regarded as having such an impairment.
Who can make the request?
Any lawyer, party, witness, juror, or any other individual with an interest in attending any proceeding before any court of this state may make a request for accommodations.
What accommodations can the court make?
Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, making reasonable modifications in policies, practices, and procedures; furnishing, at no charge, to the qualified individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services, which are not limited to equipment, devices, materials in alternative formats, and qualified interpreters or readers; and making each service, program, or activity, when viewed in its entirety, readily accessible to and usable by qualified individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations.
Is my request for accommodations available to the general public for viewing?
No. Confidentiality applies to the identity of the applicant in all oral or written communications, including all files and documents submitted by an applicant as part of the application process.
How to make a request for accommodations
Applications requesting accommodations pursuant to this rule may be presented ex parte in writing, on a form approved by the Judicial Council (MC-410) and provided by the court, or orally as the court may allow. Applications should be made at the designated Office of the Clerk, or to the courtroom clerk or judicial assistant where the proceeding will take place, or to the judicial officer who will preside over the proceeding.
All applications for accommodations shall include a description of the accommodation sought, along with a statement of the impairment that necessitates such accommodation. The court, in its discretion, may require the applicant to provide additional information about the qualifying impairment.
Request for accommodation should be made as far in advance as possible, and in any event, should be made no less than five court days prior to the to the date needed. The court may, in its discretion, waive this requirement.
Reasons for a denial of a request for accommodation
The request for accommodation could be denied for three reasons:
The applicant has failed to satisfy the requirements of this rule.
The requested accommodations would create an undue financial or administrative burden on the court.
The requested accommodations would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity.
If the request was denied parties may seek a review of the decision
An applicant or any participant in the proceeding in which an accommodation has been denied or granted may seek review of a determination made by non-judicial court personnel within 10 days of the date of the notice of denial or grant by submitting a request for review to the judicial officer who will preside over the proceeding or to the presiding judge if the matter has not been assigned.
An applicant or any participant in the proceeding in which an accommodation has been denied or granted may seek review of a determination made by a presiding judge or any other judicial officer of a court within 10 days of the date of the notice of denial or grant by filing a petition for extraordinary relief in a court of superior jurisdiction.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact the ADA coordinator Brenda Lussier at (951) 955-5557. Please note that the ADA coordinator is responsible for providing guidance and assistance with accommodation requests and will not address or discuss with you the specifics of your court case. The ADA coordinator is prohibited by law from giving legal advice. For legal advice, please consult an attorney.
TEMPORARY JUDGE INFORMATION AND EDUCATION
The Temporary Judge Program Administrator for Riverside Superior Court is Amelia Butts. To contact the Administrator regarding your questions or feedback about the temporary judge program, please click here to send an email.
Judicial ethics training is now available online. Click here for additional Temporary Judge Online Education and Information. Upon completion please mail your certificate to:
Superior Court of California
County of Riverside
Attn: Amelia Butts
4100 Main Street
Riverside, Ca. 92501Application to Serve as Temporary Judge (word format) (.pdf format)
Arbitrator Fee Statement
Mediator Fee Statement
Temporary Judge Fee Statement
