Site of coordination proceedings

(a) Recommendation by coordination motion judge If a petition for coordination is granted, the coordination motion judge must, in the order granting coordination, recommend to the Chair of the Judicial Council a particular superior court for the site of the coordination proceedings. (b) Factors to consider The coordination motion judge may consider any relevant factors in making a recommendation for the site of the coordination proceedings, including the following: (1) The number of included actions in particular locations; (2) Whether the litigation is at an advanced stage in a particular court; (3) The efficient use of court facilities and judicial resources; (4) The locations of witnesses and evidence; (5) The convenience of the parties and witnesses; (6) The parties' principal places of business; (7) The office locations of counsel for the parties; and (8) The ease of travel to and availability of accommodations in particular locations. Rule 3.530 renumbered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as rule 1530 effective January 1, 2005.