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California Rules of Court

Rule 3.741. Settlement of collections case

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.741

Current text effective July 1, 2007.

If the plaintiff or other party seeking affirmative relief in a case meeting the definition of "collections case" in rule 3.740(a) files a notice of settlement under rule 3.1385, including a conditional settlement, the court must vacate all hearing, case management conference, and trial dates.

#History

Rule 3.741 adopted effective July 1, 2007.

#History

Chapter 5 renumbered effective July 1, 2008; adopted as chapter 4 effective January 1, 2007.

What this rule requires

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

  • If the plaintiff or other party seeking affirmative relief in a case meeting the definition of "collections case" in rule 3.740(a) files a notice of settlement under rule 3.1385, including a conditional settlement, the court must vacate all hearing, case management conference, and trial dates.

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