Michael L. Mau
Civil Commissioner
Department Information
Michael L. Mau, Civil Commissioner
Courtroom H
Central Courthouse, 800 North Humboldt Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 261-5135
Dept35@sanmateocourt.org
Unlawful Detainer Ex Parte
Commencing February 13, 2024
Pursuant to Local Rule 3.1202(b), the Civil Commissioner will now have an Ex Parte calendar with hearings set on Tuesday and Friday (excluding holidays) for unlawful detainer actions only, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom H of the Central Branch, 800 North Humboldt Street, San Mateo, CA 94401.
If you are unable to utilize these dates, parties may still bring Ex Parte applications directly to each case’s assigned Judge’s department on their respective Ex Parte hearing days per Local Rule 3.1202(a). Ex Parte’s in regular civil cases (i.e. cases which are not unlawful detainer actions) must still be submitted to your assigned Judge’s department.
All parties must appear in person for Ex Parte applications, except as provided in California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1207.
All documents as stated in California Rules of Court, Rule 3.1201 must be submitted (including a proposed Order), or your Ex Parte application will be denied.
The Ex Parte application fee may either be paid in advance at the Redwood City Clerk's Office, or may be paid by check only, in the courtroom at the time of the Ex Parte hearing. Cash or credit card payments will not be accepted in the courtroom.
Pursuant to Local Rule 3.1202(f), uncontested Ex Parte applications in Unlawful Detainer actions that do not require notice or hearing may still be electronically filed (i.e. without coming in person to the Commissioner’s Ex Parte hearing days). These may include fee waiver applications and applications to serve by posting.
Remote Appearance Information and Procedures
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| 8:30 a.m. | UD PTC's (Zoom Audio & Video) |
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| 9:00 a.m. | CMC/OSC (Zoom Audio & Video) |
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UD Court Trials (In-person) |
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| 10:00 a.m. | Collections CMC/OSC (Zoom Audio & Video) |
Collections CMC/OSC (Zoom Audio & Video) |
Collections CMC/OSC (Zoom Audio & Video) |
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| 1:30 p.m. | Ex Parte | LM-OEX (in-person) |
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| 2:00 p.m. | IDC's (Zoom Audio & Video) |
UD PTC's (Zoom Audio & Video) |
IDC's (Zoom Audio & Video) |
IDC's (Zoom Audio & Video) |
UD Court Trials (In-person) |
Effective March 15, 2021: Unlawful Detainer Court Trials in front of the Commissioner - Pre-Trial Requirements & Exhibit Exchange Protocol
All parties for an Unlawful Detainer Court Trial in front of the Commissioner must adhere to the Pre-Trial Requirements & Exhibit Exchange Protocol.
If you do not stipulate to the Commissioner, you will need to contact the assigned Judge's Courtroom Clerk for instructions on the hearing protocols, including evidence exchange.
Unlawful Detainer Settlements
Parties must comply with California Rule of Court 3.1385. That Rule provides: "If an entire case is settled or otherwise disposed of, each plaintiff or other party seeking affirmative relief must immediately file written notice of the settlement or other disposition with the court and serve the notice on all parties and any arbitrator or other court-connected alternative dispute resolution (ADR) neutral involved in the case. Each plaintiff or other party seeking affirmative relief must also immediately give oral notice to all of the above if a hearing, conference, or trial is scheduled to take place within 10 days." The Judicial Council has promulgated a form adopted for mandatory use for this purpose, the CM-200 NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF ENTIRE CASE.
If your settlement resolves the entire case, the Court will not sign a stipulation for entry of judgment or stipulated judgment until the Plaintiff has filed a CM-200 NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT OF ENTIRE CASE.