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26CV000794·napa·Civil·Name Change
Hearing 4 months agoGRANTED if proof of publication filed; otherwise continued.

In The Matter of Caleb Sinclair Smith

Petition for Change of Name

Hearing date
May 20, 2026
Department
Dept. A
Prevailing
N/A
Next hearing
Jun 10, 2026
Appearance
Not required

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PetitionerCaleb Sinclair Smith

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In The Matter of Caleb Sinclair Smith 26CV000794

PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

TENTATIVE RULING: An Order to Show Cause for Change of Name (OSC) was entered in this matter on April 08, 2026. Petitioner is required to publish the OSC in the manner set forth in Code of Civil Procedure, section 1277. However, there is no proof of publication (POP) in the Court’s file. If one is filed before the hearing, the petition will be GRANTED without need for appearance.

If no proof of publication is filed, the matter will be CONTINUED to June 10, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. in Dept. A to provide any publisher time to file the POP.

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