Rule 3.1552. Presentation of evidence
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1552
Current text effective July 1, 2016.
#(a) Stipulations regarding rules of evidence
The parties may offer such evidence as is relevant and material to the dispute. An agreement to modify the rules of evidence for the trial made pursuant to the expedited jury trial statutes commencing with Code of Civil Procedure section 630.01 may be included in the consent order or agreement of the parties. To the extent feasible, the parties should stipulate to modes and methods of presentation that will expedite the process, either in the consent order or at the pretrial conference.
(Subd (a) amended effective July 1, 2016.)
#(b) Objections
Objections to evidence and motions to exclude evidence must be submitted in a timely manner. Except as provided in rule 3.1548(f), failure to raise an objection before trial does not preclude making an objection or motion to exclude at trial.
#History
Rule 3.1552 amended effective July 1, 2016; adopted effective January 1, 2011.
What this rule requires
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Objections to evidence and motions to exclude evidence must be submitted in a timely manner.
Except as provided in rule 3.1548(f), failure to raise an objection before trial does not preclude making an objection or motion to exclude at trial.
Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.