Administrative Order 2022-10-05 — In November 2022 the Supreme Court will resume in-person oral argument in its San Francisco courtroom. Counsel will have the option to appear in person, or remotely via video. All counsel who will appear must file an appearance form within seven calendar days after the case is set for argument. This order supersedes Administrative Orders Nos. 2020-03-13 (Mar. 16, 2020), 2020-03-27 (March 27, 2020), and 2020-08-19 (August 19, 2020) .
- The California Supreme Court will resume holding oral argument in person starting in November, after holding sessions remotely for more than two years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Counsel appearing before the court will still have the option to appear remotely via videoconference. All justices will appear in person for oral argument, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
- Starting in November, all counsel and members of the public must wear well-fitted face coverings regardless of vaccination status; counsel may remove their masks when presenting argument.
- Seating in the courtroom, on the fourth floor of 350 McAllister Street in San Francisco, will be open to the public and media on a first come, first served basis. Audience seating will be limited to 35 people to achieve appropriate social distancing.
- The Supreme Court will continue to live stream oral argument on its website: supreme.courts.ca.gov/. Recordings of oral argument will continue to be archived for subsequent viewing.