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CA Civ Pro Code § 630.09 (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 4.5 - Voluntary Expedited Jury Trials|Section 630.09.

630.09.  (a) By agreeing to participate in the expedited jury trial process, the parties agree to waive the right to bring post-trial motions or to appeal from the determination of the matter, except as provided in this section. The only grounds on which a party may move for a new trial or appeal are any of the following:(1) Judicial misconduct that materially affected the substantial rights of a party.(2) Misconduct of the jury.(3) Corruption, fraud, or other undue means employed in the proceedings of the court, jury, or adverse party that prevented a party from having a fair trial.(b) Within 10 court days of the entry of a jury verdict, a party may file with the clerk and serve on each adverse party a notice of the intention to move for a new trial on any of the grounds specified in subdivision (a). The notice shall be deemed to be a motion for a new trial.(c) Except as provided in subdivision (b), parties to an expedited jury trial shall not make any post-trial motions except for motions relating to costs and attorney’s fees, motions to correct a judgment for clerical error, and motions to enforce a judgment.(d) Before filing an appeal, a party shall make a motion for a new trial under subdivision (b). If the motion for a new trial is denied, the party may appeal the judgment to the appropriate court with appellate jurisdiction and seek a new trial on any of the grounds specified in subdivision (a). Parties to an expedited jury trial may not appeal on any other ground.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 674, Sec. 2. (AB 2284) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 630.10 (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 4.5 - Voluntary Expedited Jury Trials|Section 630.10.

630.10.  All statutes and rules governing costs and attorney’s fees shall apply in expedited jury trials, unless the parties agree otherwise in the consent order.(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 674, Sec. 2. (AB 2284) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 630.11 (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 4.5 - Voluntary Expedited Jury Trials|Section 630.11.

630.11.  The Judicial Council shall, on or before July 1, 2016, update rules and forms to establish uniform procedures implementing the provisions of this chapter, including, but not limited to, rules for all of the following:(a) Additional content of proposed consent orders.(b) Pretrial exchanges and submissions.(c) Pretrial conferences.(d) Presentation of evidence and testimony.(e) Any other procedures necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 330, Sec. 3. (AB 555) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 630.20 (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 4.6 - Mandatory Expedited Jury Trials in Limited Civil Cases|Section 630.20.

630.20.  (a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), an action or special proceeding treated as a limited civil case pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 85) of Chapter 5.1 of Title 1 of Part 1, including an action or special proceeding initially filed as a limited civil case or remanded as one thereafter, shall be conducted as a mandatory expedited jury trial pursuant to this chapter.(b) Either party may opt out of the mandatory expedited jury trial procedures if any of the following criteria is met:(1) Punitive damages are sought.(2) Damages in excess of insurance policy limits are sought.(3) A party’s insurer is providing a legal defense subject to a reservation of rights.(4) The case involves a claim reportable to a governmental entity.(5) The case involves a claim of moral turpitude that may affect an individual’s professional licensing.(6) The case involves claims of intentional conduct.(7) The case has been reclassified as unlimited pursuant to Section 403.020.(8) The complaint contains a demand for attorney’s fees, unless those fees are sought pursuant to Section 1717 of the Civil Code.(9) The judge finds good cause exists for the action not to proceed under the rules of this chapter. Good cause includes, but is not limited to, a showing that a party needs more than five hours to present or defend the action and that the parties have been unable to stipulate to additional time.(c) This chapter does not apply to a proceeding in forcible entry or forcible or unlawful detainer.(d) A judgment in a limited civil case conducted as a mandatory expedited jury trial may be appealed to the appellate division of the superior court in which the case was tried.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 330, Sec. 5. (AB 555) Effective January 1, 2016. Section operative July 1, 2016, pursuant to Section 630.29.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 630.21 (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 4.6 - Mandatory Expedited Jury Trials in Limited Civil Cases|Section 630.21.

630.21.  For purposes of this chapter:(a) “Mandatory expedited jury trial” means a jury trial before a reduced jury panel and a judge, conducted pursuant to this chapter.(b) “High/low agreement” means a written agreement entered into by the parties that specifies a minimum amount of damages that a plaintiff is guaranteed to receive from the defendant, and a maximum amount of damages that the defendant will be liable for, regardless of the ultimate verdict returned by the jury. Neither the existence of, nor the amounts contained in, any high/low agreements may be disclosed to the jury.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 330, Sec. 5. (AB 555) Effective January 1, 2016. Section operative July 1, 2016, pursuant to Section 630.29.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 630.22 (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 4.6 - Mandatory Expedited Jury Trials in Limited Civil Cases|Section 630.22.

630.22.  (a) The procedures in this chapter and in the implementing rules of court shall apply to mandatory expedited jury trials conducted in limited civil cases, unless the parties agree otherwise, as permitted under subdivision (d) of Section 630.23, and the court so orders.(b) Any matters not expressly addressed in this chapter, in the implementing rules of court, or in an agreement authorized by this chapter and the implementing rules, are governed by applicable statutes and rules governing civil actions.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 330, Sec. 5. (AB 555) Effective January 1, 2016. Section operative July 1, 2016, pursuant to Section 630.29.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 630.23 (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 4.6 - Mandatory Expedited Jury Trials in Limited Civil Cases|Section 630.23.

630.23.  The following rules and procedures apply to mandatory expedited jury trials conducted pursuant to this chapter:(a) Each side shall have up to five hours in which to complete voir dire and to present its case.(b) The jury shall be composed of eight jurors and one alternate, unless the parties have agreed to fewer jurors.(c) Each side shall be limited to four peremptory challenges, unless the court permits an additional challenge in cases with more than two sides. If there are more than two parties in a case and more than two sides, as determined by the court under subdivision (c) of Section 231, the parties may request one additional peremptory challenge each, which is to be granted by the court as the interests of justice may require.(d) The parties may agree to modify the rules and procedures specified in this chapter and the implementing rules of court, subject to the court’s approval.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 330, Sec. 5. (AB 555) Effective January 1, 2016. Section operative July 1, 2016, pursuant to Section 630.29.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 630.24 (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 4.6 - Mandatory Expedited Jury Trials in Limited Civil Cases|Section 630.24.

630.24.  Nothing in this chapter is intended to preclude a jury from deliberating as long as needed.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 330, Sec. 5. (AB 555) Effective January 1, 2016. Section operative July 1, 2016, pursuant to Section 630.29.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 630.25 (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 4.6 - Mandatory Expedited Jury Trials in Limited Civil Cases|Section 630.25.

630.25.  (a) The rules of evidence apply to mandatory expedited jury trials conducted in limited civil cases, unless the parties stipulate otherwise.(b) Any stipulation by the parties to use relaxed rules of evidence shall not be construed to eliminate, or in any way affect, the right of a witness or party to invoke any applicable privilege or other law protecting confidentiality.(c) The right to issue subpoenas and notices to appear to secure the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents at trial shall be in accordance with this code.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 330, Sec. 5. (AB 555) Effective January 1, 2016. Section operative July 1, 2016, pursuant to Section 630.29.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 630.26 (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 4.6 - Mandatory Expedited Jury Trials in Limited Civil Cases|Section 630.26.

630.26.  (a) A vote of six of the eight jurors is required for a verdict, unless the parties stipulate otherwise.(b) The verdict in a limited civil case following a mandatory expedited jury trial case shall be appealable under subdivision (d) of Section 630.20 and subject to any written high/low agreement or other stipulations concerning the amount of the award agreed upon by the parties.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 330, Sec. 5. (AB 555) Effective January 1, 2016. Section operative July 1, 2016, pursuant to Section 630.29.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 630.27 (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 4.6 - Mandatory Expedited Jury Trials in Limited Civil Cases|Section 630.27.

630.27.  All statutes and rules governing costs and attorney’s fees shall apply in limited civil cases that are conducted as mandatory expedited jury trials, unless the parties stipulate otherwise.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 330, Sec. 5. (AB 555) Effective January 1, 2016. Section operative July 1, 2016, pursuant to Section 630.29.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 630.28 (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 4.6 - Mandatory Expedited Jury Trials in Limited Civil Cases|Section 630.28.

630.28.  The Judicial Council shall, on or before July 1, 2016, adopt rules and forms to establish uniform procedures implementing the provisions of this chapter, including, rules for the following:(a) Pretrial exchanges and submissions.(b) Pretrial conferences.(c) Opt-out procedures pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 630.20.(d) Presentation of evidence and testimony.(e) Any other procedures necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 330, Sec. 5. (AB 555) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 630.29 (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 4.6 - Mandatory Expedited Jury Trials in Limited Civil Cases|Section 630.29.

630.29.  Sections 630.20 to 630.27, inclusive, shall become operative on July 1, 2016.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 330, Sec. 5. (AB 555) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 631.2 (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 5 - Trial by the Court|Section 631.2.

631.2.  (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the superior court may pay jury fees in civil cases from general funds of the court available therefor. Nothing in this section shall be construed to change the requirements for the deposit of jury fees in any civil case by the appropriate party to the litigation at the time and in the manner otherwise provided by law. Nothing in this section shall preclude the right of the superior court to be reimbursed by the party to the litigation liable therefor for any payment of jury fees pursuant to this section. Nothing in this section shall preclude the right of the county to be reimbursed by the party to the litigation liable therefor for any payment of jury fees pursuant to this section as it read in Section 4 of Chapter 10 of the Statutes of 1988, or pursuant to former Section 631.1 as it read in Section 1 of Chapter 144 of the Statutes of 1971.(b) The party who has demanded trial by jury shall reimburse the superior court for the fees and mileage of all jurors appearing for voir dire examination, except those jurors who are excused and subsequently on the same day are called for voir dire examination in another case.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 470, Sec. 6. (AB 1529) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 631.3 (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 5 - Trial by the Court|Section 631.3.

631.3.  (a) Notwithstanding any other law, when a party to the litigation has deposited jury fees with the judge or clerk and that party waives a jury or obtains a continuance of the trial, or the case is settled, none of the deposit shall be refunded if the court finds there has been insufficient time to notify the jurors that the trial would not proceed at the time set. If the jury fees so deposited are not refunded for any of these reasons, or if a refund of jury fees deposited with the judge or clerk has not been requested, in writing, by the depositing party within 20 business days from the date on which the jury is waived or the action is settled, dismissed, or a continuance thereof granted, the fees shall be transmitted to the Controller for deposit into the Trial Court Trust Fund.(b) All jury fees and mileage fees that may accrue by reason of a juror serving on more than one case in the same day shall be transmitted to the Controller for deposit into the Trial Court Trust Fund. All jury fees that were deposited with the court in advance of trial pursuant to Section 631 prior to January 1, 1999, and that remain on deposit in cases that were settled, dismissed, or otherwise disposed of, and three years have passed since the date the case was settled, dismissed, or otherwise disposed of, shall be transmitted to the Controller for deposit into the Trial Court Trust Fund.(c) The fee described in subdivision (b) of Section 631 shall be nonrefundable and is not subject to this section.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 342, Sec. 2. (AB 1481) Effective September 17, 2012.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 631.5 (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 5 - Trial by the Court|Section 631.5.

631.5.  In all cases of eminent domain the deposits of jury fees and mileage provided for in section 631 of this code shall be made by the party seeking condemnation regardless of which party shall have demanded a jury trial, and the trial shall not proceed until such deposits are made.(Added by Stats. 1939, Ch. 806.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 631.7 (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 5 - Trial by the Court|Section 631.7.

631.7.  Ordinarily, unless the court otherwise directs, the trial of a civil action tried by the court without a jury shall proceed in the order specified in Section 607.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 299.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 631.8 (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 5 - Trial by the Court|Section 631.8.

631.8.  (a) After a party has completed his presentation of evidence in a trial by the court, the other party, without waiving his right to offer evidence in support of his defense or in rebuttal in the event the motion is not granted, may move for a judgment. The court as trier of the facts shall weigh the evidence and may render a judgment in favor of the moving party, in which case the court shall make a statement of decision as provided in Sections 632 and 634, or may decline to render any judgment until the close of all the evidence. The court may consider all evidence received, provided, however, that the party against whom the motion for judgment has been made shall have had an opportunity to present additional evidence to rebut evidence received during the presentation of evidence deemed by the presenting party to have been adverse to him, and to rehabilitate the testimony of a witness whose credibility has been attacked by the moving party. Such motion may also be made and granted as to any cross-complaint.(b) If it appears that the evidence presented supports the granting of the motion as to some but not all the issues involved in the action, the court shall grant the motion as to those issues and the action shall proceed as to the issues remaining. Despite the granting of such a motion, no final judgment shall be entered prior to the termination of the action, but the final judgment in such action shall, in addition to any matters determined in the trial, award judgment as determined by the motion herein provided for.(c) If the motion is granted, unless the court in its order for judgment otherwise specifies, such judgment operates as an adjudication upon the merits.(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 540, Sec. 13.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 632 (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 5 - Trial by the Court|Section 632.

632.  In superior courts, upon the trial of a question of fact by the court, written findings of fact and conclusions of law shall not be required. The court shall issue a statement of decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision as to each of the principal controverted issues at trial upon the request of any party appearing at the trial. The request must be made within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision unless the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than eight hours over more than one day in which event the request must be made prior to the submission of the matter for decision. The request for a statement of decision shall specify those controverted issues as to which the party is requesting a statement of decision. After a party has requested the statement, any party may make proposals as to the content of the statement of decision.The statement of decision shall be in writing, unless the parties appearing at trial agree otherwise; however, when the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over more than one day, the statement of decision may be made orally on the record in the presence of the parties.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 64. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 634 (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 5 - Trial by the Court|Section 634.

634.  When a statement of decision does not resolve a controverted issue, or if the statement is ambiguous and the record shows that the omission or ambiguity was brought to the attention of the trial court either prior to entry of judgment or in conjunction with a motion under Section 657 or 663, it shall not be inferred on appeal or upon a motion under Section 657 or 663 that the trial court decided in favor of the prevailing party as to those facts or on that issue.(Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 900, Sec. 2.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 635 (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 5 - Trial by the Court|Section 635.

635.  In all cases where the decision of the court has been entered in its minutes, and when the judge who heard or tried the case is unavailable, the formal judgment or order conforming to the minutes may be signed by the presiding judge of the court or by a judge designated by the presiding judge.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 876, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 636 (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 5 - Trial by the Court|Section 636.

636.  On a judgment for the plaintiff upon an issue of law, he may proceed in the manner prescribed by the first two subdivisions of Section 585, upon the failure of the defendant to answer. If judgment be for the defendant upon an issue of law, and the taking of an account, or the proof of any fact, be necessary to enable the Court to complete the judgment, a reference may be ordered, as in that section provided.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 638 (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 6 - Of References and Trials by Referees|Section 638.

638.  A referee may be appointed upon the agreement of the parties filed with the clerk, or judge, or entered in the minutes, or upon the motion of a party to a written contract or lease that provides that any controversy arising therefrom shall be heard by a referee if the court finds a reference agreement exists between the parties:(a) To hear and determine any or all of the issues in an action or proceeding, whether of fact or of law, and to report a statement of decision.(b) To ascertain a fact necessary to enable the court to determine an action or proceeding.(c) In any matter in which a referee is appointed pursuant to this section, a copy of the order shall be forwarded to the office of the presiding judge. The Judicial Council shall, by rule, collect information on the use of these referees. The Judicial Council shall also collect information on fees paid by the parties for the use of referees to the extent that information regarding those fees is reported to the court. The Judicial Council shall report thereon to the Legislature by July 1, 2003. This subdivision shall become inoperative on January 1, 2004.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1008, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Civ Pro Code § 640 (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 6 - Of References and Trials by Referees|Section 640.

640.  (a) The court shall appoint as referee or referees the person or persons, not exceeding three, agreed upon by the parties.(b) If the parties do not agree on the selection of the referee or referees, each party shall submit to the court up to three nominees for appointment as referee and the court shall appoint one or more referees, not exceeding three, from among the nominees against whom there is no legal objection. If no nominations are received from any of the parties, the court shall appoint one or more referees, not exceeding three, against whom there is no legal objection, or the court may appoint a court commissioner of the county where the cause is pending as a referee.(c) Participation in the referee selection procedure pursuant to this section does not constitute a waiver of grounds for objection to the appointment of a referee under Section 641 or 641.2.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 644, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)