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California Rules of Court

Rule 3.1326. Motions for change of venue

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1326

Current text effective January 1, 2016.

Following denial of a motion to transfer under Code of Civil Procedure section 396b, unless otherwise ordered, 30 calendar days are deemed granted defendant to move to strike, demur, or otherwise plead if the defendant has not previously filed a response. If a motion to transfer is granted, 30 calendar days are deemed granted from the date the receiving court sends notice of receipt of the case and its new case number.

#History

Rule 3.1326 amended effective January 1, 2016; adopted as rule 326 effective January 1, 1984; previously amended effective July 1, 1984; previously amended and renumbered as rule 3.1326 effective January 1, 2007.

What this rule requires

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

  • Following denial of a motion to transfer under Code of Civil Procedure section 396b, unless otherwise ordered, 30 calendar days are deemed granted defendant to move to strike, demur, or otherwise plead if the defendant has not previously filed a response.

  • If a motion to transfer is granted, 30 calendar days are deemed granted from the date the receiving court sends notice of receipt of the case and its new case number.

Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.