A civil or family action may be dismissed by the Court for lack of prosecution after issuing notice to the parties and the opportunity for hearing when no action has been taken for one year following the date of the last action in the matter. The Court Clerk may dismiss a petition for failure to prosecute if the petitioner fails to return a proof of service within 60 days of filing the case unless the petitioner can show exigent circumstances. The matter may also be dismissed if the moving parties fail to appear at a properly noticed hearing. [Ord. 81, amended, 1/6/2023; Ord. 63, renumbered, 12/6/2019; Rule mod. dated 8/2018 dated 8/2018; Ord. 48 § 12.1, amended, 1/6/2017; Ord. 26, amended, 4/1/2012; Ord. 19, amended, 10/22/2008. Formerly 2.10.470.]