Updated August 2026
Request for Order (RFO) Hearings in Lassen County, California
A plain-language guide to asking for a family court hearing in Lassen County, from the Request for Order you file at the Superior Court of California, County of Lassen to deadlines and what to expect, prepared without hiring an attorney.
In Lassen County, you ask for a family court hearing by filing a Request for Order, also called an RFO. Use form FL-300. File it with the Lassen County Superior Court at the Access to Justice Center, 2610 Riverside Drive in Susanville. This is the main courthouse for family law cases in the county.
Request for Order notice deadlines come from state law, not county rules. California Rules of Court 5.92 generally requires the moving papers to be served and filed at least 16 court days before the hearing. The response on form FL-320 is due at least 9 court days before the hearing. Lassen County follows these statewide deadlines.
Lassen County's Family Law Facilitator can help people who are preparing Request for Order paperwork without a lawyer. Help is remote by callback, and appointments are limited to scheduled days. The court also offers CourtCall and Zoom for remote appearances at hearings. This can help in a large, rural county like Lassen.
If your Request for Order includes a disputed custody or visitation issue, Lassen County uses recommending mediation. This means the mediator can send the judge a recommendation if you and the other parent do not reach an agreement.
Where hearings are held in Lassen County
Family court hearings in Lassen County are held at the Superior Court of California, County of Lassen, with the county seat in Susanville. Because courtroom assignments, remote appearance options, and local procedures change over time, use the official California Courts court finder to confirm current details:
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How a family court hearing works in California
In California, a party who wants the court to decide something while a case is pending, such as temporary custody, support, or attorney's fees, files a Request for Order (Form FL-300). The core steps are:
- File the Request for Order (Form FL-300) with a supporting declaration and, if support or fees are at issue, an Income and Expense Declaration (Form FL-150).
- Serve the other party by the deadline the court sets, generally at least 16 court days before the hearing (California Rules of Court, rule 5.92).
- The responding party can file a responsive declaration, generally at least 9 court days before the hearing.
- Attend Family Court Services mediation first if custody or visitation is contested.
- Attend the hearing; some courts issue tentative rulings in advance, and some allow remote appearance by video or phone.
Local notes for Lassen County
The Access to Justice Center at 2610 Riverside Drive in Susanville has the Family Law Facilitator and self-help services. Appointments are limited to scheduled Thursdays and Fridays. Help is offered by telephone callback or limited in-person meeting. You can text or call (530) 251-3935 to be added to the appointment list. You can also reach the Family Law Facilitator directly at (530) 903-5838.
Lassen County uses recommending custody mediation. If you and the other parent reach a full agreement during mediation, the mediator's notes and file stay confidential. If you do not reach a full agreement, the mediator must send the judge a written recommendation. The records are no longer confidential at that point.
Lassen County covers a large, sparsely populated area. CourtCall and Zoom remote appearance options are available for hearings. Check with the clerk's office to find out which option applies to your hearing type. Also ask what advance notice or sign-up steps are required before your scheduled date.
Official hearing resources in Lassen County
Lassen County Superior Court, Access to Justice Center handles hearings filings, located at 2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville 96130. Phone: (530) 251-3935.
No county specific e-filing portal for family law was confirmed during research. Confirm current filing options with the clerk's office.
Lassen County Access to Justice Center / Family Law Facilitator (https://www.lassen.courts.ca.gov/self-help) can help with procedure and paperwork. Self-help assistance is appointment only on scheduled Thursdays and Fridays, by telephone callback or limited in-person appointment. The Family Law Facilitator, John Haut, Esq., can be reached at (530) 903-5838. Staff do not give legal advice or act as your attorney.
Local details reviewed August 2026. Offices and locations can change, so confirm with the official sites above before you file.
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Lassen County RFO Hearing FAQs
Where do I file a Request for Order in Lassen County?
File form FL-300 with the Lassen County Superior Court at the Access to Justice Center, 2610 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130. This is the main courthouse in the county for family law matters.
Is custody mediation confidential in Lassen County?
Only in some cases. Lassen County is a recommending court. If you and the other parent reach a full agreement in mediation, the notes and file stay confidential. If you do not reach an agreement, the mediator must send the judge a written recommendation. The records are then no longer confidential.
Can I appear remotely for a family law hearing in Lassen County?
Yes. Lassen County offers CourtCall and Zoom for remote appearances at hearings. Confirm which option applies to your hearing type. Ask the clerk's office about the current sign-up process before your scheduled date.
Is there help for filing a Request for Order without a lawyer in Lassen County?
Yes, but appointments are limited. The Family Law Facilitator and self-help services at the Access to Justice Center are available on scheduled Thursdays and Fridays. Help is by telephone callback or limited in-person meeting. Text or call (530) 251-3935 to be added to the list. You can also call the facilitator directly at (530) 903-5838.
How much notice do I need to give before a Request for Order hearing in Lassen County?
California Rules of Court 5.92 sets the statewide timeline. Moving papers generally must be served and filed at least 16 court days before the hearing. A responsive declaration on form FL-320 is due at least 9 court days before the hearing. Lassen County follows this same rule.
How much does it cost to file a Request for Order in Lassen County?
The statewide fee for a Request for Order that is not the first paper filed in a case is generally $60 under Government Code section 70617. Lassen County follows this same fee. In Department of Child Support Services cases, no filing fee is required for support-only issues. A fee waiver on form FW-001 is available in other cases if paying would be a hardship.
This page is general information about California family court hearing procedure in Lassen County, not legal advice for your situation. Deadlines, local rules, and courtroom procedures change; always confirm current details with the Superior Court of California, County of Lassen or the official California self-help center resources. Virdix is not a law firm and is not a substitute for an attorney.
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