Rule 8.492. Sanctions
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.492
Current text effective January 1, 2009.
#(a) Grounds for sanctions
On motion of a party or its own motion, a Court of Appeal may impose sanctions, including the award or denial of costs under rule 8.493, on a party or an attorney for:
#(1) Filing a frivolous petition or filing a petition solely to cause delay; or
#(2) Committing any other unreasonable violation of these rules.
#(b) Notice
The court must give notice in writing if it is considering imposing sanctions.
#(c) Opposition
Within 10 days after the court sends such notice, a party or attorney may serve and file an opposition, but failure to do so will not be deemed consent. An opposition may not be filed unless the court sends such notice.
#(d) Oral argument
Unless otherwise ordered, oral argument on the issue of sanctions must be combined with any oral argument on the merits of the petition.
#History
Rule 8.492 adopted effective January 1, 2009.
What this rule requires
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Within 10 days after the court sends such notice, a party or attorney may serve and file an opposition, but failure to do so will not be deemed consent.
An opposition may not be filed unless the court sends such notice.
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Within 10 days after the court sends such notice, a party or attorney may serve and file an opposition, but failure to do so will not be deemed consent.
Document Filing Requirements
The court must give notice in writing if it is considering imposing sanctions.
Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.