California § 2016.040 - A meet and confer declaration in support of a motion shall state facts showing a

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§ 2016.040. A meet and confer declaration in support of a motion shall state facts showing a

(a) A meet and confer declaration in support of a motion shall state facts showing a reasonable and good faith attempt, either in person, by telephone, or by videoconference, to informally resolve each issue presented by the motion. (b) The declaration shall also include whether the moving party has met and conferred, including through an electronic communication, regarding the retention of a certified shorthand reporter to report the hearing on the motion. This subdivision does not prevent the retention of a certified shorthand reporter.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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