Rule 3.1804. Periodic payment of judgments against public entities
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1804
Current text effective January 1, 2007.
#(a) Notice of election or hearing
A public entity electing to pay a judgment against it by periodic payments under Government Code section 984 must serve and file a notice of election stipulating to the terms of such payments, or a notice of hearing on such terms, by the earlier of:
#(1) 30 days after the clerk sends, or a party serves, notice of entry of judgment; or
#(2) 60 days after entry of judgment.
#(b) Time for hearing
Notwithstanding any contrary local rule or practice, a hearing under (a) must be held within 30 days after service of the notice. The court must make an order for periodic payments at the hearing.
(Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2007.)
#History
Rule 3.1804 amended and renumbered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as rule 389 effective January 1, 2002.
What this rule requires
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
(1) 30 days after the clerk sends, or a party serves, notice of entry of judgment;
(2) 60 days after entry of judgment.
Notwithstanding any contrary local rule or practice, a hearing under (a) must be held within 30 days after service of the notice.
Service and Proof of Service Rules
(1) 30 days after the clerk sends, or a party serves, notice of entry of judgment;
(2) 60 days after entry of judgment.
Document Filing Requirements
A public entity electing to pay a judgment against it by periodic payments under Government Code section 984 must serve and file a notice of election stipulating to the terms of such payments, or a notice of hearing on such terms
The court must make an order for periodic payments at the hearing.
Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.