Writs of Mandate A Primer on Traditional and Administrative Writs

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Writs of Mandate A Primer on Traditional and Administrative Writs Matthew T. Summers Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC

Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015 What We’ll Cover Traditional vs. Administrative Standards of Review Basic Procedural Steps Preparation of Administrative Records Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015 What We Won’t Cover Appellate writs that challenge a trial court’s decision. Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015 What Does That Mean? Issues Decision Challenge decision in trial court Agency Challenge decision in court of appeal Trial Court Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015 What is a Writ? Order from court to lower tribunal or officer to: Set aside decision To reconsider decision To make a decision To take other action as directed Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015 Examples Challenge DMV decision to suspend license Challenge planning commission approval/denial for development project Challenge local officer’s failure to perform ministerial act Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

What does a writ trial look like? Administrative Writ trial Very much like a hearing on an Summary Judgment Motion Traditional Mandamus trial Varies Starts with a Petition for Writ, followed by briefing and a trial or hearing Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Traditional or Administrative? CCP § 1085 Traditional Mandate CCP § 1094.5 Administrative Mandate Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015 NB: CCP means Code of Civil Procedure

CCP § 1094.5 “Administrative” Applies When: Hearing is required by law; and Evidence is required to be taken; and Discretion to decide facts rests with administrative tribunal or officer Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015 Exceptions Statute may provide for administrative review E.g., Welf. & Inst. Code § 14171(j) Statue may provide other exclusive method for review E.g. Certain PUC decisions; WCAB decisions; Certain PERB decisions Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Parties for Administrative Writ “Petitioner” is the aggrieved person or entity “Respondent” is typically agency, officer or board who issued final decision Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Procedure for Administrative Writs File Petition Must be verified Serve Petition like complaint and summons Decide whether to ask agency for record or prepare it yourself Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Statute of Limitations for Administrative For most local agencies, 90 days after decision is final (CCP 1094.6(b)) But if Administrative Procedures Act applies, then it’s 30 days after last day for agency to order reconsideration. (Gov. Code § 11523) Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Statute of Limitations for Administrative ALWAYS check substantive area of law for other possible statutes of limitation Some statutes have significantly shorter limitations periods Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Procedure for Administrative Writs (Con’t) Once record is filed, proceed via noticed motion and written briefs Hearing on merits typical Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Procedure for Administrative Writs (Con’t) What to include in brief: Description of decision Standard of review trial court should follow Why decision was wrong under that standard Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Administrative--Grounds Did Agency act without or in excess of jurisdiction? Was there a fair trial? Was there prejudicial abuse of discretion? Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Administrative Excess Jurisdiction Body or officer exceeded jurisdiction E.g., acted on application not before it Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Administrative Fair Trial Procedural fairness Examples: Adequate notice Adequate opportunity to present case Was decision maker biased Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Administrative Abuse of Discretion Did not proceed in the manner required by law; OR The decision is not supported by findings; OR The findings are not supported by evidence. (CCP § 1094.5(b)) Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Standard of Review for Administrative Independent Judgment Test Provided for by statute or if fundamental vested right involved Abuse of discretion is established if findings are not supported by the weight of evidence (CCP § 1094.5(c)) Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Standard of Review for Administrative Substantial Evidence Test Abuse of discretion is established if findings are not supported by substantial evidence in light of the whole record. Default rule (CCP § 1094.5(c)) Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Standard of Review for Administrative Substantial Evidence Test Exists when the record provides any reasonable factual basis for the findings Whether evidence might support another decision is irrelevant Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Standard of Review for Administrative Substantial Evidence Test Petitioner must present ALL evidence in the record and explain why it does not support the decision Petitioner cannot present only evidence favorable to it Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Traditional Mandamus—Elements Agency or official has clear and present legal duty & failed to comply Petitioner has beneficial interest Other remedies inadequate Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015 clear and present duty A duty “resulting from an office, trust or station . . .” (CCP § 1085(a)) Often ministerial, but not always Duty must be owed now Cannot control discretion Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015 Beneficial Interest Petitioner must be “beneficially interested” (CCP § 1086) That interest must be over and above public at large Such interest may be lost over time Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Other Remedies Inadequate Exhaust any available administrative remedies Petition may include claims for declaratory and injunctive relief Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Statute of Limitations for Traditional No “one size fits all” statute of limitation MUST consult governing statutory law at issue to identify applicable period Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Procedure for Traditional Petition must be verified If Petition is verified, Answer must be verified Exceptions Public agencies Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Parties for Traditional “Petitioner” is the aggrieved person or entity “Respondent” is typically, agency or officer whose conduct is challenged Double check statutory scheme Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Parties for Traditional (con’t) “Real Parties in Interest” must be named where appropriate If relief sought would affect the interest of 3rd persons, they must be named Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Two Methods for Traditional Mandamus Alternative Writ C.C.P. § 1088-1089 Standard service of Petition C.C.P. 1089.5 Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Service of Petition Steps Serve Petition (and summons if required) on Respondent and Real Parties in Interest File proof of service with court Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015 Response to Petition Response due 30 days after service (CCP 1089.5) EXCEPT, if administrative record must be filed, response is due 30 days after record is lodged or received Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015 If Writ Issues Serve it on Respondent like summons and complaint Courts often require the agency to file a “Return” Petitioner can object to Return Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

What Constitutes the Record Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Administrative Mandamus Records Materials before the decision maker Certain extra-record evidence in limited cases Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC

Ordinary Mandamus Records No general statutory rule Use declarations or witnesses as needed Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC

Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015 Procedure for Records For Administrative Mandate, either: Request in writing agency prepare record C.C.P. § 1094.6(c) Agency has 190 days to prepare it Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015 Procedure for Records Or, Petitioner may elect to prepare the record Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Procedure for Records—Administrative Agency can recover costs to prepare record from Petitioner Agency must certify the record regardless of who prepares it Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015 Correcting the Record Either Petitioner or Respondent may move to augment or strike portions of the record Done via noticed motion Often judges defer decision until time of trial Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015 Final Tips Check Local Rules Some courts that see lots of writs have dedicated departments and procedures Examples L.A. Sacramento Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

L.A. County Writ Practice Assigned to one of the dedicated writ departments Typically, a status conference is held to discuss record preparation and briefing schedule Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

L.A. County Writ Practice Common in L.A. to agree to briefing schedule, but not required In absence of agreed or ordered schedule, standard notice provisions apply Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015 Resources CEB Guide: California Administrative Mandamus CEB Guide: Civil Writ Practice Witkin California Procedure Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC © 2015

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