RA-010 is the Notice of Remote Appearance, a Judicial Council of California form that tells a California court you intend to appear remotely in a civil case, by video or by telephone, instead of in person. It can also show the other parties that you gave them notice. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the official PDF and the court rules behind it are published by the Judicial Council at courts.ca.gov.
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What is RA-010?
Notice of Remote Appearance (RA-010) is the Judicial Council of California form a person uses to tell a California court, in writing, that they intend to appear remotely at a civil court proceeding rather than in person.
The form is adopted for mandatory use under Code of Civil Procedure, § 367.75 and California Rules of Court, rule 3.672. Its printed instructions say you must use it to notify the court of a remote appearance in a civil case, unless the court's website describes an online process for giving that notice. The Judicial Council's self-help page adds that the person appearing can be you or a witness, and that the appearance is by telephone or video.
The form has three pages:
- Page 1 identifies the person appearing, says whether the remote appearance covers the whole case or one proceeding, names the method (videoconference or audio only), and, for an evidentiary hearing or trial, asks for any additional parts of the proceeding to be held remotely.
- Page 2 carries the Declaration of Notice, where you record how and when each other party was told.
- Page 3 is an instruction page that does not need to be filed.
The Judicial Council also publishes RA-010 in Chinese Simplified, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese. Opposition to a remote appearance at an evidentiary hearing or trial is made on a different form, RA-015.
Who needs to file RA-010?
Any person who intends to appear remotely in a civil case may use RA-010. Item 1 lists who it covers: the plaintiff/petitioner, the attorney for the plaintiff/petitioner, the defendant/respondent, the attorney for the defendant/respondent, or another person whose name and role in the case you give.
Who must use it: the printed form says you must use it to tell the court you intend to appear remotely in a civil case, unless the court's website describes an online process for giving notice. Check that website first.
Who should not use it:
- Anyone in a juvenile dependency proceeding. The form says not to use it there, and the instructions say it is not needed in those hearings.
- Parties in criminal cases or habeas corpus petitions. The instructions limit the form to civil cases, which exclude those, other than petitions under Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5000 et seq.
A court may require any person to appear in person instead of remotely (Code Civ. Proc., § 367.75(b)). The form also says that a person appearing remotely should conduct themselves as though appearing in court in person.
When to file RA-010
Give notice by the deadlines in California Rules of Court, rule 3.672(g) and (h); you can give notice earlier. The deadlines depend on the type of proceeding.
Motions and proceedings where people cannot testify:
- With at least 3 court days' notice of the proceeding (including all regularly noticed motions): at least 2 court days before the proceeding.
- With less than 3 court days' notice (including ex parte applications): with the moving papers if you are the party asking for the hearing, or by 2 p.m. the court day before the hearing if you are any other party.
Trials, including small claims trials, and evidentiary hearings:
- With at least 15 court days' notice, and for all small claims trials: at least 10 court days before the trial or hearing date.
- With less than 15 days' notice (including protective order hearings): with the moving papers or at least 5 court days before the hearing if you are the party asking for it, or by 2 p.m. the court day before if you are any other party.
If you miss a deadline, you may still ask the court for permission to appear remotely. If you check item 2a (throughout the case), you file and give notice once; otherwise give notice before each proceeding.
Documents you need
- Form MC-25, only if you need more space for item 4 (additional parts of an evidentiary hearing or trial to be held remotely, and why).
- Proof of service on form POS-040 or POS-050 (for electronic service), if you do not complete the Declaration of Notice on page 2 to show you gave notice to the other parties.
- Form MC-025, titled as Attachment Notice, only if notice was given to more people than fit in the Declaration of Notice; check the box and add how and when each was notified.
How to fill out RA-010
Enter your contact information
In the box at the top left, enter the attorney or party without attorney: name, State Bar number if any, firm name, street address, city, state, ZIP code, telephone, fax, email address and who you are attorney for.
Identify the court and case
Enter the county of the Superior Court of California, its street and mailing address, city and ZIP code and branch name, the plaintiff/petitioner, the defendant/respondent, any other case name and the case number.
Complete item 1
Check and complete all that apply: Plaintiff/Petitioner, Attorney for Plaintiff/Petitioner, Defendant/Respondent, Attorney for Defendant/Respondent, or Other with name and role in the case.
Choose the scope in item 2
Check 2a to appear remotely throughout the case, or 2b for the proceeding you describe: its type, date, time, department and the judicial officer if known. Check one only.
Select the method in item 3
Check Videoconference or Audio only (including telephone). Check the court's website for the method it allows.
Complete item 4 if it applies
For an evidentiary hearing or trial only, where testimony may be given, describe what else you want done remotely and why. Attach form MC-25 if you need more space.
Confirm item 5 and sign
Item 5 is your agreement to keep the proceeding confidential as if you appeared in person. Enter the date, type or print your name and sign.
Record notice to each party
On page 2, for each person notified enter the name (a), date of notice (b), method (c) and address, email or phone number (d). Method options are Mail, Overnight delivery, Electronic notice, Phone and In person. Check the box and attach MC-025 if more people were notified.
Sign the Declaration of Notice
Enter the date, type or print your name and sign under penalty of perjury. Skip this declaration if you file a proof of service instead.
Review, download and file
Check each item and deadline, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Page 3 need not be filed. File with the court and give notice as described under How to submit.
How to submit RA-010
There are two parts: notice to the court and notice to the other parties.
- To the court: first check the court's website, which you can find through https://www.courts.ca.gov/find-my-court.htm. If it describes an online process for giving notice, use that. If it has none, complete and file RA-010 with the court. The form prints no filing address; the court's website explains how remote appearances work in its departments.
- To the other parties: you must notify all parties and other persons entitled to notice. Notice may be given orally, electronically, or by giving them the form in a way that ensures they receive it by the deadline.
- Telling the court you gave notice: file a proof of service (forms POS-040 or POS-050 can be used for electronic service) or complete and sign the Declaration of Notice on page 2.
Page 3 does not need to be filed. The form states no fee. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using RA-010 in a juvenile dependency proceeding; the form says not to use it there.
- Filing RA-010 without first checking whether the court's website describes an online process for giving notice of a remote appearance.
- Missing the rule 3.672 deadlines, for example giving notice less than 2 court days before a motion hearing when 3 or more court days' notice was given.
- Checking both 2a and 2b; item 2 says to check one, either the whole case or the described proceeding.
- Completing item 4 for a hearing where no one will testify; it applies to an evidentiary hearing or trial only.
- Notifying the court but not all other parties and persons entitled to notice of the proceeding.
- Leaving the Declaration of Notice unsigned or incomplete, with no proof of service filed instead.
- Omitting the method of notice in item c or the address, e-mail or phone number in item d for a person notified.
- Recording the proceeding without the judge's approval; rule 1.150(c) bars recording without it.
Frequently asked questions
What is form RA-010 used for?
RA-010 is the Judicial Council of California's Notice of Remote Appearance. You use it to tell the court you intend to appear remotely, by video or telephone, in a civil case. It may also be used to give notice to the other parties and to tell the court how you did so.
Do I have to file RA-010 to appear remotely?
Yes, unless the court's website describes an online process for giving notice, in which case you use that process. RA-010 is for civil cases only and is not used in juvenile dependency proceedings. Check the court's website first.
What is the deadline to give notice of a remote appearance?
For a motion with at least 3 court days' notice, it is at least 2 court days before the proceeding. For trials and evidentiary hearings with at least 15 court days' notice, it is at least 10 court days before. Shorter-notice rules apply, and you can ask permission if you miss a deadline.
Do I need to file all three pages of RA-010?
No. Page 3 contains instructions and does not need to be filed. Pages 1 and 2 are the notice and the Declaration of Notice. If you file a proof of service instead, page 2's declaration is not needed.
How do I notify the other parties about my remote appearance?
You may notify them orally, electronically, or by giving them the form in a way that ensures it is received by the deadline. Then tell the court by filing a proof of service (POS-040 or POS-050 for electronic service) or by signing the Declaration of Notice.
Can someone oppose my remote appearance at a trial?
Yes. For a trial or evidentiary hearing, other parties may file Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial (form RA-015) by the deadlines on that form. A court may also require anyone to appear in person.
Can I fill out the RA-010 form online?
Yes. You can fill out RA-010 online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the notice with the court; you file it and notify the parties through the channels the court and rule 3.672 provide.
Is RA-010 available in Spanish?
Yes. The Judicial Council's self-help page offers RA-010 in Spanish, as well as Chinese Simplified, Korean and Vietnamese. This page covers the English-language form.
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