Assembly Bill 1675 (Stat. 1999, ch. 960) amended Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16 to require any party who files a special motion to strike or who files an opposition to such a motion to, upon filing, promptly transmit the following documents to the Judicial Council:
a copy of the endorsed-filed caption page of the motion or opposition (caption page only – not entire motion papers);
a copy of any related notice of appeal or petition for a writ; and
a conformed copy of any order pursuant to section 425.16, including any order granting or denying a special motion to strike, discovery, or fees.
The information that follows explains how to transmit and access these documents.
To transmit documents by fax, send documents with a clearly addressed fax cover sheet to:
Judicial Council of California
Administrative Office of the Courts
RE: SLAPP Documents Per CCP §425.16
Attn: Office of Court Research
Fax: 415-865-4332
To transmit documents by email, send an e-mail message with the documents in an attachment to SLAPP [at] jud.ca.gov. The email message must include the date the documents were filed with the court.
To access case information:
Web access: A log of cases reported to the Judicial Council is available on the California Courts website. This log outlines identifying information for cases whose documents have been transmitted to the Judicial Council.
To physically view documents: On-site viewing is by appointment only. Call the Judicial Council of California, Administrative Office of the Courts, Office of Court Research at 415-865-7454 to schedule an appointment.
For further assistance: Call the Judicial Council at 415-865-7454 for assistance related to transmitting documents, on-site viewing appointments, and other questions related to SLAPPs.