Rule 3.1545. Expedited jury trials
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1545
Current text effective July 1, 2016.
#(a) Application
The rules in this chapter apply to civil actions in which the parties either:
#(1) Agree to a voluntary expedited jury trial under chapter 4.5 (commencing with section 630.01) of title 8 of part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, or
#(2) Are required to take part in an expedited jury trial under chapter 4.6 (commencing with section 630.20) of title 8 of part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(Subd (a) amended effective July 1, 2016.)
#(b) Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:
#(1) "Consent order" means the consent order granting an expedited jury trial described in Code of Civil Procedure section 630.03.
#(2) "Expedited jury trial" is a short jury trial before a reduced jury panel, and may be either a "mandatory expedited jury trial" or "voluntary expedited jury trial".
#(3) "Mandatory expedited jury trial" has the same meaning as stated in Code of Civil Procedure section 630.21.
#(4) "Voluntary expedited jury trial" has the same meaning as stated for "expedited jury trial" in Code of Civil Procedure section 630.01.
#(5) "High/low agreement" and "posttrial motions" have the same meanings as stated in Code of Civil Procedure section 630.01.
(Subd (b) amended effective July 1, 2016.)
#(c) Other programs
This chapter does not limit the adoption or use of other expedited trial or alternative dispute resolution programs or procedures.
#History
Rule 3.1545 amended effective July 1, 2016; adopted effective January 1, 2011.
Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.