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:
§ 630.28.Adoption of Rules
Title 8. Of the Trial and Judgment In Civil Actions · Chapter 4.6. Mandatory Expedited Jury Trials in Limited Civil Cases · Enacted 2015 · no amendments on record · Last verified July 28, 2026
In one sentenceSection 630.28 directed the Judicial Council to adopt rules and forms by July 1, 2016 for mandatory expedited jury trials, covering pretrial exchanges, pretrial conferences, opt-out procedures under § 630.20(b), and the presentation of evidence and testimony.
Full Text of § 630.28
(a) Pretrial exchanges and submissions.
(b) Pretrial conferences.
(d) Presentation of evidence and testimony.
(e) Any other procedures necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter.
Plain-English Summary
This is the rulemaking mandate behind Chapter 4.6, paralleling § 630.11's mandate for the voluntary version. It directed the Judicial Council to adopt, by July 1, 2016, rules and forms establishing uniform procedures for mandatory expedited jury trials in limited civil cases.
The required topics include pretrial exchanges and submissions, pretrial conferences, the procedure for a party to opt out under § 630.20(b), and the presentation of evidence and testimony at trial, along with any other procedures the chapter needs to function.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the Judicial Council required to adopt under this section?
Rules and forms, by July 1, 2016, establishing uniform procedures for mandatory expedited jury trials in limited civil cases.
Does this section address how parties opt out of the mandatory process?
Yes, subdivision (c) specifically required rules covering opt-out procedures under § 630.20(b).
Amendment History
Added by Stats 2015 ch 330 (AB 555),s 5, eff. 1/1/2016.
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the Deering's California Codes Annotated / vLex. Enacted by the California Legislature.
Last verified July 28, 2026.
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Also known as: judicial council mandatory expedited jury trial rules