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California Rules of Court

Rule 8.812. Relief from default

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.812

Current text effective January 1, 2009.

For good cause, the presiding judge of the appellate division, or his or her designee, may relieve a party from a default for any failure to comply with these rules, except the failure to file a timely notice of appeal.

#History

Rule 8.812 adopted effective January 1, 2009.

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