JAIME HERNANDEZ v. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, et al.

25WM000228: HERNANDEZ vs CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, et al. 07/09/2026 Hearing on Motion for Discovery of Peace Officer Personnel Records (Pitchess Motion) in Department 3A

Tentative Ruling

DATE/TIME: July 9, 2026 2:30 p.m. DEP. NO.: 3A JUDGE: HON. JENNIFER K. CLERK: S. PAUL ROCKWELL

JAIME HERNANDEZ, Case No.: 25WM000228 Petitioner, v. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, et al., Respondents,

Nature of Proceedings: Pitchess Motion

The following shall constitute the Court’s tentative ruling on the above matter, set for hearing in Department 3A, on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. The tentative ruling shall become the ruling of the Court, unless a party desiring to be heard so advises the Clerk of Department 3A no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Court day preceding the hearing, and further advises the Clerk that such party has notified the other side of its intention to appear.

The Court strongly encourages parties to appear remotely for the hearing on the tentative ruling through the Court’s Zoom Application. However, any party wishing to appear in person may do so, provided that party notifies the Court by 4:00 the Court day before the hearing.

The parties may join the Zoom session for the hearing by audio and/or video through the following link: DEPT JUDGE ZOOM LINK MEETING ID 3A Hon. Jennifer K. https://saccourt-ca- 161 5277 4854

25WM000228: HERNANDEZ vs CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION, et al. 07/09/2026 Hearing on Motion for Discovery of Peace Officer Personnel Records (Pitchess Motion) in Department 3A

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Pursuant to Government Code Section 69959, Court Reporters are not permitted through the use of remote technology, and any Court Reporter designated for the hearing shall be physically present in the Courtroom.

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TENTATIVE RULING

Petitioner Jamie Hernandez’s motion for discovery of peace officer personnel records (Pitchess Motion) is continued on the Court’s own motion to Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 2:30 p.m.

Ten days prior to the hearing, the parties, either jointly or separately, shall file a status report apprising the Court of the status of the related administrative appeal currently pending before the State Personnel Board, and any other relevant updates.