Judge Westmore's Criminal Standing Order

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Published February 5th, 2026

Detected March 1st, 2026

Summary

Judge Kandis A. Westmore of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a new criminal standing order. This order will take effect on February 5, 2026, and outlines procedures for criminal proceedings before the judge.

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What changed

Judge Kandis A. Westmore has issued a new criminal standing order that will become effective on February 5, 2026. This order, available for download as a PDF, establishes specific procedures and requirements for criminal cases handled by the judge. The document is a formal rule governing court practice.

This new standing order will impact legal professionals and parties involved in criminal proceedings before Judge Westmore. Compliance with the outlined procedures will be mandatory from the effective date. Failure to adhere to the standing order could result in procedural consequences within the court proceedings.

What to do next

Review Judge Westmore's Criminal Standing Order effective February 5, 2026.
Ensure all criminal case filings and appearances comply with the new order's procedures.
Update internal case management systems to reflect any procedural changes.

Source document (simplified)

Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore

Location: Oakland Courtroom: Oakland Courthouse Upcoming Proceedings & Scheduling Notes
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Weekly Court Calendar Schedule
| Criminal Law & Motion | During Criminal Duty Months
Non-Duty Months | 10:30 a.m.
Specially Set |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Criminal Duty Matters | Daily during Duty Months | 10:30 a.m. |
| Civil Law and Motion | 1st & 3rd Thursdays | 1:30 p.m. |
| Case Management Conferences | Tuesdays | 1:30 p.m. |
Standing Orders
| Order | Effective Date | Download |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Judge Westmore's Criminal Standing Order |
February 5, 2026
| Judge Westmore's Criminal Standing Order pdf, 143.11 KB |
| Judge Westmore's Procedures for Remote Appearances |
January 11, 2024
| Judge Westmore's Procedures for Remote Appearances pdf, 126.09 KB |
| Judge Westmore's Settlement Conference Standing Order |
February 11, 2021
| Judge Westmore's Settlement Conference Standing Order pdf, 111.07 KB |
| Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order |
December 19, 2025
| Judge Westmore's Civil Standing Order pdf, 230.22 KB |
| Judge Westmore's Trial Exhibit Tag Sample |
March 9, 2015
| Judge Westmore's Trial Exhibit Tag Sample pdf, 15.57 KB |
| Standing Order For All Judges Of The Northern District Of California |
November 30, 2023
| Standing Order For All Judges Of The Northern District Of California pdf, 86.54 KB |
Access to Public Zoom Hearings Staff Chambers Copy Requirements About Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore
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