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California Rules of Court

Rule 3.1372. Petitions for relief from financial obligations during military service

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1372

Current text effective January 1, 2012.

#(a) Application

This rule applies to petitions for relief from financial obligations made by a servicemember under Military and Veterans Code section 409.3.

#(b) Service of petition

Service of the petition for relief and all supporting papers must be made in the manner provided by law for service of summons in civil actions.

#(c) No memorandum required

Unless ordered by the court, no memorandum is required in support of or opposition to a petition for relief.

#History

Rule 3.1372 adopted effective January 1, 2012.

What this rule requires

Service and Proof of Service Rules

  • Service of the petition for relief and all supporting papers must be made in the manner provided by law for service of summons in civil actions.

Document Filing Requirements

  • Unless ordered by the court, no memorandum is required in support of or opposition to a petition for relief.

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