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25CV029687: CLAIM OF: SARAH MARRERO 08/05/2026 Hearing on Motion for Order Compelling Request for Production of Documents in Department 8D
Tentative Ruling
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25CV029687: CLAIM OF: SARAH MARRERO 08/05/2026 Hearing on Motion for Order Compelling Request for Production of Documents in Department 8D
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*** EFFECTIVE APRIL 13, 2026, THIS DEPARTMENT HAS MOVED TO THE TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAUYE COURTHOUSE LOCATED AT 500 G STREET IN SACRAMENTO, CA 95814. ALL HEARINGS NOTICED FOR DEPARTMENT 25 WILL BE HEARD IN DEPARTMENT 8D OF THE NEW COURTHOUSE. ***
TENTATIVE RULING
Petitioner the People of the State of Californias (Petitioner) Motion for Order Compelling Request for Production of Documents, Set One is UNOPPOSED and GRANTED.
This is an asset forfeiture case. The seized property is $4,197 in United States currency. The real party in interest is claimant Sarah Marrero (Claimant). On December 8, 2025, Claimant filed a claim opposing forfeiture, claiming an interest in the seized property.
On January 13, 2026, Petitioner served requests for production of documents on Respondent. (Soloman Decl., ¶ 6.) Respondent did not respond to the requests. (Id. at ¶ 7.)
The request for production and the instant motion were served on Claimant at the in-custody address provided on the claim opposing forfeiture as well has her verified home address. (Soloman Decl. ¶ 6, Ex. A; see also POS.)
No opposition to the motion was filed. A partys failure to oppose a motion is construed as a concession on the merits of the motion. (See D.I. Chadbourne, Inc. v. Superior Court (1964) 60 Cal.2d 723, 728, fn. 4.)
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
25CV029687: CLAIM OF: SARAH MARRERO 08/05/2026 Hearing on Motion for Order Compelling Request for Production of Documents in Department 8D
No later than September 5, 2026, Claimant shall serve verified responses, without objections, to Petitioners request for production (set one).
No sanctions were requested.
Petitioner shall serve a copy of this Order on Real Party in Interest within five (5) days and file proof of service regarding same.
The minute order is effective immediately. No formal order pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 3.1312 or further notice is required.