CA SB1208

Expands conditions triggering judicial emergency authority to include acts of terrorism, public unrest or calamity, epidemics, natural disasters, substantial risks to health and welfare, and states of emergency proclaimed by the President or Governor.

Allows transfer of civil cases to superior courts in any county (with party consent), adjacent counties, or courts within 100 miles of the county border upon finding of extreme or undue hardship.

Permits extension of civil trial time periods under Sections 583.310 and 583.320 of the Code of Civil Procedure for the fewest days necessary as determined by the Chairperson of the Judicial Council.

Authorizes extension of temporary restraining orders and allows the Chairperson to grant further extensions beyond initial maximum periods upon renewed determination that emergency circumstances continue to exist.

Extends time periods for various criminal and juvenile court proceedings, including taking defendants before magistrates (up to 7 days), preliminary examinations (up to 15 court days), and juvenile court hearings (up to 15 days).