California Rules of Court — Title 3

Chapter 1. Preliminary Rules · 1 rule

• Rule 3.1 Title

Chapter 2. Scope of the Civil Rules · 2 rules

• Rule 3.10 Application
• Rule 3.20 Preemption of local rules

Chapter 3. Attorneys · 3 rules

• Rule 3.35 Definition of limited scope representation; application of rules
• Rule 3.36 Notice of limited scope representation and application to be relieved as attorney
• Rule 3.37 Nondisclosure of attorney assistance in preparation of court documents

• Rule 3.50 Application of rules
• Rule 3.51 Method of application
• Rule 3.52 Procedure for determining application
• Rule 3.53 Application granted unless acted on by the court
• Rule 3.54 Confidentiality
• Rule 3.55 Court fees and costs included in all initial fee waivers
• Rule 3.56 Additional court fees and costs that may be included in initial fee waiver
• Rule 3.57 Amount of lien for waived fees and costs
• Rule 3.58 Posting notice

Chapter 1. Filing · 1 rule

• Rule 3.100 Payment of filing fees by credit or debit card

Chapter 2. Time for Service · 1 rule

• Rule 3.110 Time for service of complaint, cross-complaint, and response

Chapter 3. Papers to Be Served · 3 rules

• Rule 3.220 Case cover sheet
• Rule 3.221 Information about alternative dispute resolution
• Rule 3.222 Papers to be served on cross-defendants

Chapter 4. Miscellaneous · 3 rules

• Rule 3.250 Limitations on the filing of papers
• Rule 3.252 Service of papers on the clerk when a party’s address is unknown
• Rule 3.254 List of parties

• Rule 3.400 Definition

Chapter 3. Related Cases · 1 rule

• Rule 3.300 Related cases

Chapter 4. Consolidated Cases · 1 rule

• Rule 3.350 Consolidation of cases

Chapter 5. Complex Cases · 4 rules

• Rule 3.401 Complex case designation
• Rule 3.402 Complex case counterdesignations
• Rule 3.403 Action by court
• Rule 3.404 Requesting assignment of judge when a comprehensive groundwater adjudication is filed in a court overlying the groundwater basin at issue

Chapter 6. Coordination of Noncomplex Actions · 1 rule

• Rule 3.500 Transfer and consolidation of noncomplex common-issue actions filed in different courts

Chapter 7. Coordination of Complex Actions · 34 rules

Chapter 2. Stay of Proceedings · 1 rule

• Rule 3.650 Duty to notify court and others of stay

Chapter 3. Hearings, Conferences, and Proceedings · 2 rules

• Rule 3.670 Telephone appearance
• Rule 3.672 Remote proceedings

Chapter 4. Special Proceedings on Construction-Related Accessibility Claims · 2 rules

• Rule 3.680 Service of Notice of Stay and Early Evaluation Conference
• Rule 3.682 Notice of Mandatory Evaluation Conferences

Chapter 1. General Provisions · 1 rule

• Rule 3.700 Scope and purpose of the case management rules

Chapter 2. Differential Case Management · 6 rules

• Rule 3.710 Authority
• Rule 3.711 Local court rules
• Rule 3.712 Application and exceptions
• Rule 3.713 Delay reduction goals
• Rule 3.714 Differentiation of cases to achieve goals
• Rule 3.715 Case evaluation factors

Chapter 3. Case Management · 13 rules

• Rule 3.720 Application
• Rule 3.721 Case management review
• Rule 3.722 Case management conference
• Rule 3.723 Additional case management conferences
• Rule 3.724 Duty to meet and confer
• Rule 3.725 Case Management Statement
• Rule 3.726 Stipulation to alternative dispute resolution
• Rule 3.727 Subjects to be considered at the case management conference
• Rule 3.728 Case management order
• Rule 3.729 Setting the trial date
• Rule 3.730 Case management order controls
• Rule 3.734 Assignment to one judge for all or limited purposes
• Rule 3.735 Management of short cause cases

Chapter 4. Management of Collections Cases · 2 rules

• Rule 3.740 Collections cases
• Rule 3.741 Settlement of collections case

Chapter 5. Management of Complex Cases · 2 rules

• Rule 3.750 Initial case management conference
• Rule 3.751 Electronic service

Chapter 6. Management of Class Actions · 12 rules

• Rule 3.760 Application
• Rule 3.761 Form of complaint
• Rule 3.762 Case conference
• Rule 3.763 Conference order
• Rule 3.764 Motion to certify or decertify a class or amend or modify an order certifying a class
• Rule 3.765 Class action order
• Rule 3.766 Notice to class members
• Rule 3.767 Orders in the conduct of class actions
• Rule 3.768 Discovery from unnamed class members
• Rule 3.769 Settlement of class actions
• Rule 3.770 Dismissal of class actions
• Rule 3.771 Judgment

Chapter 1. General Provisions · 1 rule

• Rule 3.800 Definitions

Chapter 2. Judicial Arbitration · 21 rules

• Rule 3.810 Application
• Rule 3.811 Cases subject to and exempt from arbitration
• Rule 3.812 Assignment to arbitration
• Rule 3.813 Arbitration program administration
• Rule 3.814 Panels of arbitrators
• Rule 3.815 Selection of the arbitrator
• Rule 3.816 Disqualification for conflict of interest
• Rule 3.817 Arbitration hearings; notice; when and where held
• Rule 3.818 Continuances
• Rule 3.819 Arbitrator’s fees
• Rule 3.820 Communication with the arbitrator
• Rule 3.821 Representation by counsel; proceedings when party absent
• Rule 3.822 Discovery
• Rule 3.823 Rules of evidence at arbitration hearing
• Rule 3.824 Conduct of the hearing
• Rule 3.825 The award
• Rule 3.826 Trial after arbitration
• Rule 3.827 Entry of award as judgment
• Rule 3.828 Vacating judgment on award
• Rule 3.829 Settlement of case
• Rule 3.830 Arbitration not pursuant to rules

Chapter 3. General Rules Relating to Mediation of Civil Cases · 21 rules

Chapter 4. Civil Action Mediation Program Rules · 8 rules

• Rule 3.890 Application
• Rule 3.891 Actions subject to mediation
• Rule 3.892 Panels of mediators
• Rule 3.893 Selection of mediators
• Rule 3.894 Attendance, participant lists, and mediation statements
• Rule 3.895 Filing of Statement of Agreement or Nonagreement by mediator
• Rule 3.896 Coordination with Trial Court Delay Reduction Act
• Rule 3.898 Educational material

Chapter 1. Reference by Agreement of the Parties Under Code of Civil Procedure Section · 8 rules

• Rule 3.900 Purposes of reference
• Rule 3.901 Application for order appointing referee
• Rule 3.902 Order appointing referee
• Rule 3.903 Selection and qualifications of referee
• Rule 3.904 Certification and disclosure by referee
• Rule 3.905 Objections to the appointment
• Rule 3.906 Motion to withdraw stipulation
• Rule 3.907 Use of court facilities and court personnel

Chapter 2. Court-Ordered Reference Under Code of Civil Procedure Section 639 · 7 rules

• Rule 3.920 Purposes and conditions for appointment of referee
• Rule 3.921 Motion for appointment of a referee
• Rule 3.922 Form and contents of order appointing referee
• Rule 3.923 Selection and qualification of referee
• Rule 3.924 Certification and disclosure by referee
• Rule 3.925 Objection to reference
• Rule 3.926 Use of court facilities

Chapter 3. Rules Applicable to References Under Code of Civil Procedure Section 638 or · 3 rules

• Rule 3.930 Documents and exhibits
• Rule 3.931 Open proceedings, notice of proceedings, and order for hearing site
• Rule 3.932 Motions or applications to be heard by the court

Chapter 1. Format of Discovery · 1 rule

• Rule 3.1000 Format of supplemental and further discovery

Chapter 2. Conduct of Discovery · 1 rule

• Rule 3.1010 Oral depositions by telephone, videoconference, or other remote electronic means

Chapter 1. General Provisions · 3 rules

• Rule 3.1100 Application
• Rule 3.1103 Definitions and construction
• Rule 3.1109 Notice of determination of submitted matters

Chapter 2. Format of Motion Papers · 6 rules

• Rule 3.1110 General format
• Rule 3.1112 Motions—and other pleadings
• Rule 3.1113 Memorandum
• Rule 3.1114 Applications, motions, and petitions not requiring a memorandum
• Rule 3.1115 Declarations
• Rule 3.1116 Deposition testimony as an exhibit

Chapter 3. Provisional and Injunctive Relief · 18 rules

Chapter 4. Ex Parte Applications · 8 rules

• Rule 3.1200 Application
• Rule 3.1201 Required documents
• Rule 3.1202 Contents of application
• Rule 3.1203 Time of notice to other parties
• Rule 3.1204 Contents of notice and declaration regarding notice
• Rule 3.1205 Filing and presentation of the ex parte application
• Rule 3.1206 Service of papers
• Rule 3.1207 Appearance requirements

Chapter 5. Noticed Motions · 7 rules

• Rule 3.1300 Time for filing and service of motion papers
• Rule 3.1302 Place and manner of filing
• Rule 3.1304 Time of hearing
• Rule 3.1306 Evidence at hearing
• Rule 3.1308 Tentative rulings
• Rule 3.1310 Reporting of proceedings on motions
• Rule 3.1312 Preparation and submission of proposed order

Chapter 6. Particular Motions · 20 rules

Chapter 7. Civil Petitions · 1 rule

• Rule 3.1365 Petitions under the California Environmental Quality Act

Chapter 8. Other Civil Petitions · 2 rules

• Rule 3.1370 Emancipation of minors
• Rule 3.1372 Petitions for relief from financial obligations during military service

• Rule 3.1380 Mandatory settlement conferences
• Rule 3.1382 Good faith settlement and dismissal
• Rule 3.1384 Petition for approval of the compromise of a claim of a minor or a person with a disability; order for deposit of funds; and petition for withdrawal
• Rule 3.1385 Duty to notify court and others of settlement of entire case

• Rule 3.1390 Service and filing of notice of entry of dismissal

Chapter 4. Jury Trials · 1 rule

• Rule 3.1540 Examination of prospective jurors in civil cases

Chapter 4.5. Expedited Jury Trials · 9 rules

Chapter 7. Jury Instructions · 1 rule

• Rule 3.1560 Application

Chapter 8. Special Verdicts · 1 rule

• Rule 3.1580 Request for special findings by jury

Chapter 9. Statement of Decision · 2 rules

• Rule 3.1590 Announcement of tentative decision, statement of decision, and judgment
• Rule 3.1591 Statement of decision, judgment, and motion for new trial following bifurcated trial

• Rule 3.1600 Notice of intention to move for new trial
• Rule 3.1602 Hearing of motion to vacate judgment

• Rule 3.1700 Prejudgment costs
• Rule 3.1702 Claiming attorney’s fees

• Rule 3.1800 Default judgments
• Rule 3.1802 Inclusion of interest in judgment
• Rule 3.1804 Periodic payment of judgments against public entities
• Rule 3.1806 Notation on written instrument of rendition of judgment

• Rule 3.1900 Notice of renewal of judgment
• Rule 3.1905 Debtor’s examinations in consumer debt cases

• Rule 3.2000 Unlawful detainer—supplemental costs
• Rule 3.2005 Settlement opportunities

Chapter 1. Trial Rules · 7 rules

• Rule 3.2100 Compliance with fictitious business name laws
• Rule 3.2102 Substituted service
• Rule 3.2104 Defendant’s claim
• Rule 3.2106 Venue challenge
• Rule 3.2107 Request for court order
• Rule 3.2108 Form of judgment
• Rule 3.2110 Role of clerk in assisting small claims litigants

Chapter 2. Small Claims Advisors · 1 rule

• Rule 3.2120 Advisor assistance

Chapter 1. General Provisions · 5 rules

• Rule 3.2200 Application
• Rule 3.2205 Form and format of administrative record lodged in a CEQA proceeding
• Rule 3.2206 Lodging and service
• Rule 3.2207 Electronic format
• Rule 3.2208 Paper format

Chapter 2. California Environmental Quality Act Proceedings Involving Streamlined CEQA Projects · 16 rules

• Rule 3.2300 Review under Penal Code section 186.35 of law enforcement agency denial of request to remove name from shared gang database