Rule 3.1340. Motion for discretionary dismissal after two years for delay in prosecution
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1340
Current text effective January 1, 2016.
#(a) Discretionary dismissal two years after filing
The court on its own motion or on motion of the defendant may dismiss an action under Code of Civil Procedure sections 583.410-583.430 for delay in prosecution if the action has not been brought to trial or conditionally settled within two years after the action was commenced against the defendant.
(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2007.)
#(b) Notice of court's intention to dismiss
If the court intends to dismiss an action on its own motion, the clerk must set a hearing on the dismissal and send notice to all parties at least 20 days before the hearing date.
(Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2016; adopted as part of subd (a) effective January 1, 1990; previously amended and lettered as subd (b) effective January 1, 2007.)
#(c) Definition of "conditionally settled"
"Conditionally settled" means:
#(1) A settlement agreement conditions dismissal on the satisfactory completion of specified terms that are not to be fully performed within two years after the filing of the case; and
#(2) Notice of the settlement is filed with the court as provided in rule 3.1385.
(Subd (c) amended and lettered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as part of Subd (a) effective January 1, 1990.)
#History
Rule 3.1340 amended effective January 1, 2016; adopted as rule 372 effective January 1, 1990; previously amended and renumbered as rule 3.1340 effective January 1, 2007.
What this rule requires
Service and Proof of Service Rules
If the court intends to dismiss an action on its own motion, the clerk must set a hearing on the dismissal and send notice to all parties at least 20 days before the hearing date.
Document Filing Requirements
(2) Notice of the settlement is filed with the court as provided in rule 3.1385.
Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.