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CA Civ Pro Code § 583.130 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 583.130.

583.130.  It is the policy of the state that a plaintiff shall proceed with reasonable diligence in the prosecution of an action but that all parties shall cooperate in bringing the action to trial or other disposition. Except as otherwise provided by statute or by rule of court adopted pursuant to statute, the policy favoring the right of parties to make stipulations in their own interests and the policy favoring trial or other disposition of an action on the merits are generally to be preferred over the policy that requires dismissal for failure to proceed with reasonable diligence in the prosecution of an action in construing the provisions of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.140 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 583.140.

583.140.  Nothing in this chapter abrogates or otherwise affects the principles of waiver and estoppel.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.150 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 583.150.

583.150.  This chapter does not limit or affect the authority of a court to dismiss an action or impose other sanctions under a rule adopted by the court pursuant to Section 575.1 or by the Judicial Council pursuant to statute, or otherwise under inherent authority of the court.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.160 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 583.160.

583.160.  This chapter applies to a motion for dismissal made in an action commenced before, on, or after the effective date of this chapter, except that in the case of an action commenced before the effective date of this chapter:(a) A motion for dismissal made pursuant to notice given before, on, or within one year after the effective date of this chapter is governed by the applicable law in effect immediately before the effective date and for this purpose the law in effect immediately before the effective date continues in effect.(b) This chapter does not affect an order dismissing an action made before the effective date of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.161 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 1 - Definitions and General Provisions|Section 583.161.

583.161.  A petition filed pursuant to Section 299, 2250, 2330, or 7600 of the Family Code shall not be dismissed pursuant to this chapter if any of the following conditions exist:(a) An order for child support or an order regarding child custody or visitation has been issued in connection with the proceeding and the order has not been (1) terminated by the court or (2) terminated by operation of law pursuant to Sections 3022, 3900, 3901, 4007, and 4013 of the Family Code.(b) An order for spousal support has been issued in connection with the proceeding and the order has not been terminated by the court.(c) A personal conduct restraining order has been issued pursuant to the Domestic Violence Prevention Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 6200) of the Family Code) and the order has not been terminated by operation of law or by the court.(d) An issue in the case has been bifurcated and one of the following has occurred:(1) A separate trial has been conducted pursuant to Section 2337 of the Family Code.(2) A separate trial has been conducted pursuant to the California Rules of Court.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 40, Sec. 1. (AB 522) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.210 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 2 - Mandatory Time for Service of Summons|Section 583.210.

583.210.  (a) The summons and complaint shall be served upon a defendant within three years after the action is commenced against the defendant. For the purpose of this subdivision, an action is commenced at the time the complaint is filed.(b) Proof of service of the summons shall be filed within 60 days after the time the summons and complaint must be served upon a defendant.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 300, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2006.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.220 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 2 - Mandatory Time for Service of Summons|Section 583.220.

583.220.  The time within which service must be made pursuant to this article does not apply if the defendant enters into a stipulation in writing or does another act that constitutes a general appearance in the action. For the purpose of this section none of the following constitutes a general appearance in the action:(a) A stipulation pursuant to Section 583.230 extending the time within which service must be made.(b) A motion to dismiss made pursuant to this chapter, whether joined with a motion to quash service or a motion to set aside a default judgment, or otherwise.(c) An extension of time to plead after a motion to dismiss made pursuant to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.230 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 2 - Mandatory Time for Service of Summons|Section 583.230.

583.230.  The parties may extend the time within which service must be made pursuant to this article by the following means:(a) By written stipulation. The stipulation need not be filed but, if it is not filed, the stipulation shall be brought to the attention of the court if relevant to a motion for dismissal.(b) By oral agreement made in open court, if entered in the minutes of the court or a transcript is made.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.240 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 2 - Mandatory Time for Service of Summons|Section 583.240.

583.240.  In computing the time within which service must be made pursuant to this article, there shall be excluded the time during which any of the following conditions existed:(a) The defendant was not amenable to the process of the court.(b) The prosecution of the action or proceedings in the action was stayed and the stay affected service.(c) The validity of service was the subject of litigation by the parties.(d) Service, for any other reason, was impossible, impracticable, or futile due to causes beyond the plaintiff’s control. Failure to discover relevant facts or evidence is not a cause beyond the plaintiff’s control for the purpose of this subdivision.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.250 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 2 - Mandatory Time for Service of Summons|Section 583.250.

583.250.  (a) If service is not made in an action within the time prescribed in this article:(1) The action shall not be further prosecuted and no further proceedings shall be held in the action.(2) The action shall be dismissed by the court on its own motion or on motion of any person interested in the action, whether named as a party or not, after notice to the parties.(b) The requirements of this article are mandatory and are not subject to extension, excuse, or exception except as expressly provided by statute.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.310 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 3 - Mandatory Time for Bringing Action to Trial or New Trial|Section 583.310.

583.310.  An action shall be brought to trial within five years after the action is commenced against the defendant.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.320 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 3 - Mandatory Time for Bringing Action to Trial or New Trial|Section 583.320.

583.320.  (a) If a new trial is granted in the action the action shall again be brought to trial within the following times:(1) If a trial is commenced but no judgment is entered because of a mistrial or because a jury is unable to reach a decision, within three years after the order of the court declaring the mistrial or the disagreement of the jury is entered.(2) If after judgment a new trial is granted and no appeal is taken, within three years after the order granting the new trial is entered.(3) If on appeal an order granting a new trial is affirmed or a judgment is reversed and the action remanded for a new trial, within three years after the remittitur is filed by the clerk of the trial court.(b) Nothing in this section requires that an action again be brought to trial before expiration of the time prescribed in Section 583.310.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.330 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 3 - Mandatory Time for Bringing Action to Trial or New Trial|Section 583.330.

583.330.  The parties may extend the time within which an action must be brought to trial pursuant to this article by the following means:(a) By written stipulation. The stipulation need not be filed but, if it is not filed, the stipulation shall be brought to the attention of the court if relevant to a motion for dismissal.(b) By oral agreement made in open court, if entered in the minutes of the court or a transcript is made.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.340 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 3 - Mandatory Time for Bringing Action to Trial or New Trial|Section 583.340.

583.340.  In computing the time within which an action must be brought to trial pursuant to this article, there shall be excluded the time during which any of the following conditions existed:(a) The jurisdiction of the court to try the action was suspended.(b) Prosecution or trial of the action was stayed or enjoined.(c) Bringing the action to trial, for any other reason, was impossible, impracticable, or futile.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.350 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 3 - Mandatory Time for Bringing Action to Trial or New Trial|Section 583.350.

583.350.  If the time within which an action must be brought to trial pursuant to this article is tolled or otherwise extended pursuant to statute with the result that at the end of the period of tolling or extension less than six months remains within which the action must be brought to trial, the action shall not be dismissed pursuant to this article if the action is brought to trial within six months after the end of the period of tolling or extension.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.360 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 3 - Mandatory Time for Bringing Action to Trial or New Trial|Section 583.360.

583.360.  (a) An action shall be dismissed by the court on its own motion or on motion of the defendant, after notice to the parties, if the action is not brought to trial within the time prescribed in this article.(b) The requirements of this article are mandatory and are not subject to extension, excuse, or exception except as expressly provided by statute.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.410 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 4 - Discretionary Dismissal for Delay|Section 583.410.

583.410.  (a) The court may in its discretion dismiss an action for delay in prosecution pursuant to this article on its own motion or on motion of the defendant if to do so appears to the court appropriate under the circumstances of the case.(b) Dismissal shall be pursuant to the procedure and in accordance with the criteria prescribed by rules adopted by the Judicial Council.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.420 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 4 - Discretionary Dismissal for Delay|Section 583.420.

583.420.  (a) The court may not dismiss an action pursuant to this article for delay in prosecution except after one of the following conditions has occurred: (1) Service is not made within two years after the action is commenced against the defendant.(2) The action is not brought to trial within the following times:(A) Three years after the action is commenced against the defendant unless otherwise prescribed by rule under subparagraph (B).(B) Two years after the action is commenced against the defendant if the Judicial Council by rule adopted pursuant to Section 583.410 so prescribes for the court because of the condition of the court calendar or for other reasons affecting the conduct of litigation or the administration of justice.(3) A new trial is granted and the action is not again brought to trial within the following times:(A) If a trial is commenced but no judgment is entered because of a mistrial or because a jury is unable to reach a decision, within two years after the order of the court declaring the mistrial or the disagreement of the jury is entered. (B) If after judgment a new trial is granted and no appeal is taken, within two years after the order granting the new trial is entered.(C) If on appeal an order granting a new trial is affirmed or a judgment is reversed and the action remanded for a new trial, within two years after the remittitur is filed by the clerk of the trial court.(b) The times provided in subdivision (a) shall be computed in the manner provided for computation of the comparable times under Articles 2 (commencing with Section 583.210) and 3 (commencing with Section 583.310).(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 583.430 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 1.5 - Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution|ARTICLE 4 - Discretionary Dismissal for Delay|Section 583.430.

583.430.  (a) In a proceeding for dismissal of an action pursuant to this article for delay in prosecution the court in its discretion may require as a condition of granting or denial of dismissal that the parties comply with such terms as appear to the court proper to effectuate substantial justice.(b) The court may make any order necessary to effectuate the authority provided in this section, including, but not limited to, provisional and conditional orders.(Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 607 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Trial by Jury|ARTICLE 2 - Conduct of the Trial|Section 607.

607.  When the jury has been sworn, the trial must proceed in the following order, unless the court, for special reasons otherwise directs:1. The plaintiff may state the issue and his case;2. The defendant may then state his defense, if he so wishes, or wait until after plaintiff has produced his evidence;3. The plaintiff must then produce the evidence on his part;4. The defendant may then open his defense, if he has not done so previously; 5. The defendant may then produce the evidence on his part;6. The parties may then respectively offer rebutting evidence only, unless the court, for good reason, in furtherance of justice, permit them to offer evidence upon their original case;7. When the evidence is concluded, unless the case is submitted to the jury on either side or on both sides without argument, the plaintiff must commence and may conclude the argument;8. If several defendants having separate defenses, appear by different counsel, the court must determine their relative order in the evidence and argument;9. The court may then charge the jury.(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 841.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 607a (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Trial by Jury|ARTICLE 2 - Conduct of the Trial|Section 607a.

607a.  In every case which is being tried before the court with a jury, it shall be the duty of counsel for the respective parties, before the first witness is sworn, to deliver to the judge presiding at the trial and serve upon opposing counsel, all proposed instructions to the jury covering the law as disclosed by the pleadings. Thereafter, and before the commencement of the argument, counsel may deliver to such judge, and serve upon opposing counsel, additional proposed instructions to the jury upon questions of law developed by the evidence and not disclosed by the pleadings. All proposed instructions shall be typewritten, each on a separate sheet of paper. Before the commencement of the argument, the court, on request of counsel, must: (1) decide whether to give, refuse, or modify the proposed instructions; (2) decide which instructions shall be given in addition to those proposed, if any; and (3) advise counsel of all instructions to be given. However, if, during the argument, issues are raised which have not been covered by instructions given or refused, the court may, on request of counsel, give additional instructions on the subject matter thereof.(Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1698.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 608 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Trial by Jury|ARTICLE 2 - Conduct of the Trial|Section 608.

608.  In charging the jury the Court may state to them all matters of law which it thinks necessary for their information in giving their verdict; and, if it state the testimony of the case, it must inform the jury that they are the exclusive judges of all questions of fact. The Court must furnish to either party, at the time, upon request, a statement in writing of the points of law contained in the charge, or sign, at the time, a statement of such points prepared and submitted by the counsel of either party.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 609 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Trial by Jury|ARTICLE 2 - Conduct of the Trial|Section 609.

609.  Where either party asks special instructions to be given to the jury, the Court must either give such instruction, as requested, or refuse to do so, or give the instruction with a modification, in such manner that it may distinctly appear what instructions were given in whole or in part.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 611 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Trial by Jury|ARTICLE 2 - Conduct of the Trial|Section 611.

611.  If the jury are permitted to separate, either during the trial or after the case is submitted to them, they shall be admonished by the court that it is their duty not to conduct research, disseminate information, or converse with, or permit themselves to be addressed by, any other person on any subject of the trial, and that it is their duty not to form or express an opinion thereon until the case is finally submitted to them. The court shall clearly explain, as part of the admonishment, that the prohibition on research, dissemination of information, and conversation applies to all forms of electronic and wireless communication.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 181, Sec. 1. (AB 141) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 612 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Trial by Jury|ARTICLE 2 - Conduct of the Trial|Section 612.

612.  Upon retiring for deliberation the jury may take with them all papers which have been received as evidence in the cause, except depositions, or copies of such papers as ought not, in the opinion of the court, to be taken from the person having them in possession; and they may also take with them any exhibits which the court may deem proper, notes of the testimony or other proceedings on the trial, taken by themselves or any of them, but none taken by any other person.(Amended by Stats. 1939, Ch. 753.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 612.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Trial by Jury|ARTICLE 2 - Conduct of the Trial|Section 612.5.

612.5.  Upon the jury retiring for deliberation, the court shall advise the jury of the availability of a written copy of the jury instructions. The court may, at its discretion, provide the jury with a copy of the written instructions given. However, if the jury requests the court to supply a copy of the written instructions, the court shall supply the jury with a copy.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1045, Sec. 1.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 613 (2021)
2021 California Code|Code of Civil Procedure - CCP|PART 2 - OF CIVIL ACTIONS|TITLE 8 - OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS|CHAPTER 4 - Trial by Jury|ARTICLE 2 - Conduct of the Trial|Section 613.

613.  When the case is finally submitted to the jury, they may decide in court or retire for deliberation. If they retire, they must be kept together in some convenient place, under charge of an officer, until at least three-fourths of them agree upon a verdict or are discharged by the court. Unless by order of the court, the officer having them under his or her charge shall not permit any communication to be made to them, including any form of electronic or wireless communication, or make any himself or herself, except to ask them if they or three-fourths of them are agreed upon a verdict. The officer shall not, before their verdict is rendered, communicate to any person the state of their deliberations, or the verdict agreed upon.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 181, Sec. 2. (AB 141) Effective January 1, 2012.)