A "Notice of Lodging" is a formal notification to a court that a party in a legal case has submitted documents or other materials for the court's consideration. These materials are **<u>not</u>** part of the official court record until the court accepts them. The notice informs the court and other parties about these materials, and provides an opportunity for other parties to review them or object to their use. In family law cases, for instance, a Notice of Lodging might be used to inform the court of the submission of documents related to child custody, financial records, or other evidence relevant to the case. Specific rules/procedures regarding a Notice of Lodging may be different in each jurisdiction and the type of case. For example, in Orange County, the Notice of Lodging may need to be attached to a [[Family Law Document Cover Sheet (L-0771)]]. ![[Sample_Notice_of_Lodging.pdf]]