Adjournment & Extension Requirements in the California Rules of Court

Unless otherwise provided by law, the court may extend or shorten the time within which a party must perform any act under the rules.

If a limited English proficient court litigant is unable to access a private program, service, or professional within the time period ordered by the court due to limitations in language service availability, the court litigant may submit a statement to the court indicating the reason for the delay, and the court may, for good cause, enter an alternative order or extend the time for completion.

An application to extend a legally required time must be heard by the judge handling the matter, unless that judge is unable, dead, or absent, in which case another judge of the same court may hear it.

A party in a False Claims Act case may apply under the ex parte rules in title 3 for an extension of time under Government Code section 12652.

The jury commissioner must establish procedures for the form and timing of the application.

If a prospective juror is a peace officer, as defined by Penal Code section 830.5, the jury commissioner must make scheduling accommodations on application of the peace officer stating the reason a scheduling accommodation is necessary.

The jury commissioner should accommodate a prospective juror's schedule by granting a prospective juror's request for a one-time deferral of jury service. If the request for a deferral is made under penalty of perjury in writing or through the court's established electronic means, and in accordance with the court's local procedure, the jury commissioner should not require the prospective juror to appear at court to make the request in person.

If the request for special accommodations is made under penalty of perjury in writing or through the court's established electronic means, and in accordance with the court's local procedure, the jury commissioner must not require the prospective juror to appear at court to make the request in person.

The court, on its own motion or on the application of a party, may extend or otherwise modify the times provided in (b)-(d).

The parties may stipulate without leave of court to one 15-day extension beyond the 30-day time period prescribed for the response after service of the initial complaint.

The assigned judge, on terms that are just, may shorten or extend the time within which any act is permitted or required to be done by a party.

A stipulation for an extension of time for the filing and service of documents required by the rules in this chapter requires approval of the assigned judge.

Nothing in this rule extends the time within which a party must bring an action to trial under Code of Civil Procedure section 583.310.

When a coordination motion judge is assigned to decide a petition for coordination that lists additional included actions sharing a common question of law or fact with included actions in a petition for coordination already pending before the judge, the judge may continue the hearing date on the first petition no more than 30 calendar days in order to hear both petitions at the same time.

If proofs of service on all defendants are filed or an order for publication of the summons is filed at least 10 court days before the order to show cause hearing, the court must continue the hearing to 360 days after the filing of the complaint.

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.

In the event the court grants the motion, the party who requested the continuance must notify the arbitrator and the arbitrator must reschedule the hearing, giving notice to all parties to the arbitration proceeding.

An arbitration hearing must not be continued to a date later than 90 days after the assignment of the case to the arbitrator, including any time due to continuances granted under this rule, except by order of the court upon the motion of a party as provided in (b).

Notice of the continuance must be sent to the ADR administrator.

An arbitrator must consent to a request for a continuance if it appears that good cause exists.

If the arbitrator declines to give consent to a continuance, upon the motion of a party and for good cause shown, the court may grant a continuance of the arbitration hearing.

Except as provided in (c), the parties may stipulate to a continuance in the case, with the consent of the assigned arbitrator.

The arbitration may proceed in the absence of any party who, after due notice, fails to be present and to obtain a continuance.

A waiver of this right may be revoked, but if revoked, the other party is entitled to a reasonable continuance for the purpose of obtaining counsel.

unless the court, upon a showing of good cause, makes an order granting an extension of the time within which discovery must be completed.

At the discretion of the arbitrator, nonappearance of a properly subpoenaed witness may be a ground for an adjournment or continuance of the hearing.

(2) To take adjournments upon the request of a party or upon his or her own initiative when deemed necessary;

On the arbitrator's application in cases of unusual length or complexity, the court may allow up to 20 additional days for the filing and service of the award.

Rules 1.10(c) and 2.20 on extending or shortening time apply to proceedings under this division.

Except for a request under Penal Code section 490.8, if a written response is served on the petitioner or, if the petitioner is represented, on the petitioner’s attorney at least two days before the hearing, the petitioner is not entitled to a continuance on account of the response.

If the court in its discretion grants the continuance, any temporary restraining order that has been granted remains in effect until the end of the continued hearing unless otherwise ordered by the court.

A respondent may request continuance of the hearing upon a showing of good cause.

The adverse parties are entitled to one continuance to enable them to oppose the confirmation.

If a continuance is granted under this subdivision, the order to show cause remains in effect until the date of the continued hearing.

When a demurrer is regularly called for hearing and one of the parties does not appear, the demurrer must be disposed of on the merits at the request of the party appearing unless for good cause the hearing is continued.

If neither party appears, the demurrer may be disposed of on its merits or dropped from the calendar, to be restored on notice or on terms as the court may deem proper, or the hearing may be continued to such time as the court orders.

(6) A party's excused inability to obtain essential testimony, documents, or other material evidence despite diligent efforts; or

The court may grant a continuance only on an affirmative showing of good cause requiring the continuance.

(2) Whether there was any previous continuance, extension of time, or delay of trial due to any party;

All parties and their counsel must regard the date set for trial as certain.

To ensure the prompt disposition of civil cases, the dates assigned for a trial are firm.

(1) The proximity of the trial date;

(11) Any other fact or circumstance relevant to the fair determination of the motion or application.

(4) The availability of alternative means to address the problem that gave rise to the motion or application for a continuance;

(B) The other parties have not had a reasonable opportunity to conduct discovery and prepare for trial in regard to the new party's involvement in the case;

(3) The length of the continuance requested;

(7) The court's calendar and the impact of granting a continuance on other pending trials;

(3) The unavailability of trial counsel because of death, illness, or other excusable circumstances;

(8) Whether trial counsel is engaged in another trial;

The party must make the motion or application as soon as reasonably practical once the necessity for the continuance is discovered.

(7) A significant, unanticipated change in the status of the case as a result of which the case is not ready for trial.

(6) If the case is entitled to a preferential trial setting, the reasons for that status and whether the need for a continuance outweighs the need to avoid delay;

(5) The prejudice that parties or witnesses will suffer as a result of the continuance;

(10) Whether the interests of justice are best served by a continuance, by the trial of the matter, or by imposing conditions on the continuance; and

In ruling on a motion or application for continuance, the court must consider all the facts and circumstances that are relevant to the determination.

(2) The unavailability of a party because of death, illness, or other excusable circumstances;

Although continuances of trials are disfavored, each request for a continuance must be considered on its own merits.

A party seeking a continuance of the date set for trial, whether contested or uncontested or stipulated to by the parties, must make the request for a continuance by a noticed motion or an ex parte application under the rules in chapter 4 of this division, with supporting declarations.

(1) The unavailability of an essential lay or expert witness because of death, illness, or other excusable circumstances;

(A) The new party has not had a reasonable opportunity to conduct discovery and prepare for trial; or

(4) The substitution of trial counsel, but only where there is an affirmative showing that the substitution is required in the interests of justice;

(9) Whether all parties have stipulated to a continuance;

The request may be granted only upon an affirmative showing by the moving party of good cause based on a declaration served and filed with the motion or application.

A party seeking additional time to complete a settlement must show good cause and propose an alternative dismissal date; if good cause is shown, the court must continue the matter, and it may take other appropriate case-management action.

The court may, by written order, extend any of the times prescribed by this rule

at any time before the entry of judgment may, for good cause shown and on such terms as may be just, excuse a noncompliance with the time limits prescribed for doing any act required by this rule.

In the absence of an agreement, the court may extend the times for serving and filing the cost memorandum or the notice of motion to strike or tax costs for a period not to exceed 30 days.

The party claiming costs and the party contesting costs may agree to extend the time for serving and filing the cost memorandum and a motion to strike or tax costs.

(B) If a notice of appeal is filed, until the time within which a memorandum of costs must be served and filed under rule 8.278(c) in an unlimited civil case or under rule 8.891(c)(1) in a limited civil case.

(A) Until 60 days after the expiration of the time for filing a notice of appeal in an unlimited civil case or 30 days after the expiration of the time in a limited civil case; or

The parties may by stipulation filed before the expiration of the time allowed under (c)(1) extend the time for filing the motion up to an additional 60 days in an unlimited civil case or 30 days in a limited civil case.

For good cause, the trial judge may extend the time for filing a motion for attorney's fees in the absence of a stipulation or for a longer period than allowed by stipulation.

If the court denies the challenge and the defendant is not present, the hearing must be continued to another appropriate date.

Any such stipulation must be approved by the court.

(a) Extensions of time The court may order extensions of time only for good cause and in order to promote the interests of justice.

In actions governed by these rules, a stipulation extending time to perform an act extends the statutory time for resolving the action by the stipulated number of days and waives objections to noncompliance with the specified review deadlines to that extent.

Motions to continue the trial of a criminal case are disfavored and will be denied unless the moving party, under Penal Code section 1050, presents affirmative proof in open court that the ends of justice require a continuance.

Any request for a continuance, including a request to trail the trial date, must comply with rule 4.113 and the requirement in section 1050 to show good cause to continue a hearing in a criminal proceeding.

In trials by written declaration under Vehicle Code section 40902, if the clerk receives the defendant’s written request by the Notice to Appear date, the clerk must extend the appearance date by 25 calendar days within 15 calendar days and give or mail the defendant notice with the specified forms.

If the defendant requests a trial by written declaration and the clerk or the court determines that the defendant is not eligible for a trial by written declaration, the clerk must extend the due date 25 calendar days and notify the defendant by mail of the determination and due date.

The court may extend any date, but the court need not state the reasons for granting or denying an extension on the record or in the minutes.

On motion of any party or on the court's own motion, for good cause stated in the order, the court may shorten or extend the time for doing any act under this rule.

(6) On motion of any party or on the court's own motion, for good cause stated in the order, the court may extend the time for a party to perform any act under this subdivision. If a party requests extension of a deadline in this subdivision, the party must explain the additional work required to meet the deadline.

On motion of any party or on the court's own motion, for good cause stated in the order, the court may extend the time for a party to perform any act under this rule. If a party requests extension of a deadline in this rule, the party must explain the additional work required to meet the deadline.

The time within which any act is permitted or required to be done by a party under these rules may be extended by the court upon such terms as may be just.

(2) Obtain a court order to reschedule the hearing, as described in rule 5.95.

Grant or deny the request to reschedule the hearing.

The court must approve and sign the agreement to make it a court order.

The party may appear and orally ask the court to reschedule the hearing.

Follow the procedures in (d) to ask for a court order to reschedule the hearing.

Parties should follow the court's local rules and procedures for obtaining a new hearing date.

Complete and file a written agreement (stipulation) for the court to sign as described in (c) of this rule;

Delegate to the court clerk the authority to reschedule the hearing if:

The court, on a showing of good cause, may modify or terminate any temporary emergency (ex parte) orders initially granted with the Request for Order (form FL-300), order to show cause, or other moving papers.

If the other party has not been served with the papers in (B) after the court granted the request to reschedule, the party must repeat the procedures in this rule, unless the court orders otherwise.

If a Request for Order (form FL-300) (with or without temporary emergency [ex parte] orders), order to show cause, or other moving paper is not served on the other party as described in rule 5.92 or as ordered by the court and the requesting party still wishes to proceed with the hearing, the party must ask the court to reschedule the hearing date.

Grant the request to reschedule the hearing on a showing of good cause or as required by law.

When parties need to reschedule a hearing relating to child custody and visitation (parenting time) because they have been unable to attend the family court services appointment, they should follow their local court rules and procedures for requesting and obtaining an order to reschedule the hearing.

The party asking to reschedule the hearing may appear in court and orally request to reschedule the hearing.

The parties may agree to reschedule the hearing to a date that must be provided by the court clerk.

To reschedule a hearing, either party must submit a written request to reschedule before the hearing date as described below in (A) or appear in court on the date of the hearing and orally ask the court to reschedule, as described below in (B):

Any temporary emergency orders will remain in effect until after the end of the new hearing date, unless modified by the court.

Modify or terminate any temporary emergency (ex parte) orders initially granted with the Request for Order (form FL-300), order to show cause, or other moving paper.

The court may limit the number of times that parties can agree to reschedule a hearing.

Deny the request to reschedule absent a showing of good cause.

The court may reschedule the hearing date of a Request for Order (FL-300), order to show cause, or other moving paper based on a written agreement (stipulation) between the parties and/or their attorneys.

The court must consider whether or not a brief continuance is necessary to allow a litigant adequate opportunity to prepare for questioning any witness for the other parties.

When a brief continuance is granted to allow time to prepare for questioning witnesses, the court should make appropriate temporary orders.

A request to reschedule a hearing must comply with the requirements of rule 5.95.

Extension of time to allow the parties to gather additional information if the mediator determines that such information will help the discussion proceed in a fair and orderly manner or facilitate an agreement;

On ex parte application served and filed within 15 days, the Court of Appeal or the trial court may extend the time for filing the motion to appeal by not more than an additional 20 days.

If requested by a parent, Indian custodian, or tribe, a continuance of up to 20 days to prepare must be granted, except for the specified detention, jurisdiction, and disposition hearings and circumstances described in (A)–(C).

Stipulation between counsel or parties and convenience of parties are not in and of themselves good cause.

Stipulation between counsel of parties, convenience of parties, and pending criminal or family law matters are not in and of themselves good cause.

The absence of an opinion from a qualified expert witness must not, in and of itself, support a finding that exceptional circumstances exist.

The court may enter this finding on a temporary basis, without prejudice to any party, and reevaluate the finding at the time of the continued detention hearing.

In considering the child's interest, the court must give substantial weight to a child's needs for stability and prompt resolution of custody status, and the damage of prolonged temporary placements.

If the child is represented by counsel, failure of counsel or the child to object to an order continuing a hearing beyond the time limit is deemed a consent to the continuance.

Continuances may be granted only on a showing of good cause, and only for the time shown to be necessary.

In no event may the disposition hearing be continued more than six months after the detention hearing.

On the motion of the child, parent, or guardian, the court must continue the detention hearing for one court day or for a reasonable period to permit the moving party to prepare any relevant evidence on the issue of detention.

The court must not continue a hearing beyond the time set by statute unless the court determines the continuance is not contrary to the interest of the child.

If a child has been removed from the custody of a parent or guardian, the court must not grant a continuance that would cause the disposition hearing under section 361 to be completed more than 60 days after the detention hearing unless the court finds exceptional circumstances.

When the court knows or has reason to know that the case involves an Indian child, no continuance of a dispositional may be granted that would result in the hearing being held longer than 30 days after the hearing at which the minor was ordered removed or detained unless the court finds that there are exceptional circumstances requiring a continuance.

In order to obtain a continuance, written notice with supporting documents must be filed and served on all parties at least two court days before the date set for hearing, unless the court finds good cause for hearing an oral motion.

In order to obtain a continuance, written notice with supporting documents must be filed and served on all parties at least two court days before the date set for the hearing, unless the court finds good cause for failure to comply with these requirements.

A continuance may be granted only on a showing of good cause and only for the time shown to be necessary.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the child must remain in custody pending the continued hearing.

At the initial detention hearing, if the court continues the hearing under (c)(1) or for any other reason, or sets the matter for rehearing, the court must either find that the continuance of the child in the parent's or guardian's home is contrary to the child's welfare or order the child released to the custody of the parent or guardian.

When the court knows or has reason to know the child is an Indian child, the detention hearing may not be continued beyond 30 days unless the court makes the findings required by section 319(e)(2).

If the court finds that a submitted report or required plan lacks information required by (c) and the court cannot make the findings and orders required by (d), the hearing must be continued for no more than five court days for court-ordered additional information.

The court may continue the hearing for an investigation and report to a date not to exceed 10 court days if the child is in custody or 15 court days if the child is not detained in custody.

The court may continue the hearing for an investigation and a report to a date not to exceed 15 court days.

(4) If the court continues the hearing for good cause, including for an evidentiary hearing, in no event may the hearing be continued beyond 60 days after the start of the placement.

The court may grant a continuance under section 213.5.

The court must grant one request for continuance by the restrained party for a reasonable period of time to respond to the petition.

(4) The hearing must conclude within five court days of the initial hearing date, unless a showing of good cause consistent with section 352 or section 682 supports a continuance of the hearing beyond five days.

If the child is not detained, motions for continuances of the initial hearing must be made and ruled on under rule 5.550.

On motion of the child, parent, or guardian, the court must continue the detention hearing for one court day. Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the child must remain detained pending completion of the detention hearing or a rehearing. The court must either find that continuance in the home of the parent or guardian is contrary to the child's welfare or order the child released to the custody of the parent or guardian. The court may enter this finding on a temporary basis, without prejudice to any party, and reevaluate the finding at the time of the continued detention hearing.

The court may continue the disposition hearing as provided in section 358.

A continuance within statutory time limits must be granted on the request of a party who has not been furnished a copy of the social study in accordance with this rule.

If the court knows or has reason to know that the child is an Indian child, the absence of the opinion of a qualified expert witness must not, in and of itself, support a finding that exceptional circumstances exist.

Notwithstanding any other law, if a minor has been removed from the custody of the parents or Indian custodians or guardians, a continuance may not be granted that would result in the dispositional hearing, held under section 361, being completed more than 60 days, or 30 days in the case of an Indian child, after the hearing at which the minor was ordered removed or detained, unless the court finds that there are exceptional circumstances requiring a continuance.

A continuance within statutory time limits must be granted on the request of a party who has not been furnished with a copy of the social study in accordance with this rule.

(2) The hearing must be continued for no more than five court days for the submission of additional information as ordered by the court if the court finds that the report and Transitional Independent Living Case Plan submitted by the social worker do not provide the information required by (a) and (b) and the court is unable to make all the findings required by (c)(1).

If the court determines that a prima facie hearing cannot be held within three court days because of the unavailability of a witness, a reasonable continuance not to exceed five court days may be granted.

A continuance of at least 24 hours must be granted on the request of any party who has not been furnished the probation officer's report in accordance with this rule.

If the prosecuting attorney informs the court that review of a decision not to transfer will be sought and requests a continuance, the court must continue the jurisdiction hearing for at least two judicial days to allow time to obtain a stay.

(1) In order to obtain a continuance, written notice with supporting documents must be filed and served on all parties at least two court days before the date set for the hearing, unless the court finds good cause for failure to comply with these requirements.

(c) Grounds for continuance-discretionary (§§ 700.5, 701) The court may continue the jurisdiction hearing for no more than seven calendar days to enable the petitioner to subpoena witnesses if the child has made an extrajudicial admission and denies it, or has previously indicated to the court or petitioner an intention to admit the allegations of the petition, and at the time set for jurisdiction hearing denies the allegations.

(3) If the child is represented by counsel and no objection is made to an order setting or continuing the jurisdiction hearing beyond the time limits of rule 5.774, consent must be implied.

(B) To enable counsel to become acquainted with the case; or

Absent a waiver of time, a child may not be detained beyond the statutory time limits.

(1) A reasonable period to permit the child and the parent, guardian, or adult relative to prepare for the hearing;

A continuance may be granted only on a showing of good cause and only for the time shown to be necessary. Stipulation between counsel or parties and convenience of parties are not in and of themselves good cause.

(C) To determine whether the parent, guardian, or adult relative can afford counsel.

(A) For appointment of counsel;

In a case petitioned under section 602, the court may, with the consent of the child and the parent or guardian, continue the jurisdiction hearing for six months.

The court may continue the disposition hearing up to 10 judicial days if the child is detained.

If the child is not detained, the court may continue the disposition hearing up to 30 calendar days from the date of the filing of the petition and up to an additional 15 calendar days for good cause shown.

The court may release or detain the child during the period of the continuance.

After return from the diagnostic and treatment center, the child must be brought to court within 2 judicial days.

If the child is eligible for commitment to the Youth Authority, the court may continue the disposition hearing up to 90 calendar days and order the child to be placed temporarily at a Youth Authority diagnostic and treatment center for observation and diagnosis.

A disposition hearing must be held within 10 judicial days thereafter.

A continuance of up to 48 hours must be granted on the request of a party who has not been furnished a copy of the social study in accordance with this rule.

(3) The hearing must be continued for no more than five court days for the submission of additional evidence if the court finds that the report and, if required, the Transitional Independent Living Case Plan submitted by the probation officer do not provide the information required by (d), and the court is unable to make all the findings required by (e).

If the court finds the specified report and, when required, plans insufficient to provide the information required by (c) and make the findings required by (d), it must continue the hearing for no more than five court days for additional information.

(3) The hearing must be continued for no more than five court days for the submission of additional evidence as ordered by the court if the court finds that the report and, if required, the Transitional Independent Living Case Plan submitted by the probation officer do not provide the information required by (d) and the court is unable to make all the findings required by (e).

The hearing must be continued for no more than five court days for the submission of additional evidence as ordered by the court if the court finds that the report and, if required, the Transitional Independent Living Case Plan submitted by the probation officer, do not provide the information required by (d) and the court is unable to make all the findings required by (e).

The court may not extend the period of supervision or probation solely for the purpose of deferring or delaying eligibility for dismissal and sealing under section 786.

If the court finds the report and plan insufficient to make the required findings and orders, it must continue the hearing for no more than five court days for the ordered submission of additional information.

If the submitted materials omit required information and the court cannot make the required findings and orders, the hearing must be continued for no more than five court days to allow additional information to be submitted as ordered.

Upon a showing that the fiduciary has denied any bona fide prospective buyer or his or her broker a reasonable opportunity to inspect the property, the court must not confirm the sale but must continue the sale to allow inspection unless good cause is shown for the court to confirm the sale.

Except as these rules provide otherwise, a superior court may not extend the time to do any act to prepare the appellate record.

Except as these rules provide otherwise, for good cause--or on an exceptional showing of good cause, when required by these rules--the Chief Justice or presiding justice may extend the time to do any act required or permitted under these rules.

Illness of counsel, a personal emergency, or a planned vacation that counsel did not reasonably expect to conflict with the due date and cannot reasonably rearrange.

The number and complexity of the issues raised. A party relying on this factor must specify the issues.

Whether the case is entitled to priority.

Whether counsel responsible for preparing the document is new to the case.

The degree of prejudice, if any, to any party from a grant or denial of the extension. A party claiming prejudice must support the claim in detail.

Whether there are settlement negotiations and, if so, how far they have progressed and when they might be completed.

Any other factor that constitutes good cause in the context of the case.

In reviewing courts, an application to extend time must demonstrate good cause—or an exceptional showing when required by the rules—and the court must extend time if good cause is shown.

Whether counsel responsible for preparing the document has other time-limited commitments that prevent timely filing of the document. Mere conclusory statements that more time is needed because of other pressing business will not suffice. Good cause requires a specific showing of other obligations of counsel that: (A) Have deadlines that as a practical matter preclude filing the document by the due date without impairing its quality; or (B) Arise from cases entitled to priority.

In a civil case, the positions of the client and any opponent with regard to the extension.

Whether other counsel or the client needs additional time to review the document.

The length of the record, including the number of relevant trial exhibits. A party relying on this factor must specify the length of the record. In a civil case, a record containing one volume of clerk's transcript or appendix and two volumes of reporter's transcript is considered an average-length record.

Except as provided in rule 8.66, no court may extend the time to file a notice of appeal.

Only the reviewing court can extend the time to prepare the reporter's transcript (see rule 8.60).

The parties have stipulated to the maximum extension permitted under (1) and the applicant seeks a further extension.

The applicant was unable to obtain-or it would have been futile to seek-the extension by stipulation; or

A party need not apply for an extension or relief from default if it can file its brief within the time prescribed by rule 8.220(a).

Except as otherwise provided by statute or when the time to file the brief has previously been extended under (3) or rule 8.220(d), the parties may extend each period under (a) by up to 60 days by filing one or more stipulations in the reviewing court before the brief is due.

The reviewing court may not shorten a stipulated extension.

Before the brief is due, a party may apply to the presiding justice for an extension of each period under (a), or under rule 8.200(c)(6) or (7), on a showing that there is good cause and that:

(3) Extensions of time are governed by rule 8.212(b).

Within the period specified in the notice under (a), a party may apply to the presiding justice for an extension of that period for good cause.

(2) The reviewing court may order one or more extensions of time for preparing the record, including a reporter's transcript, not exceeding a total of 60 days, on receipt of:

(B) In the case of a reporter's transcript, certification by the superior court presiding judge, or a court administrator designated by the presiding judge, that an extension is reasonable and necessary in light of the workload of all reporters in the court.

(1) The superior court may not extend the time for preparing the record.

(A) A declaration showing good cause; and

The time to serve and file a brief may not be extended by stipulation, but only by order of the presiding justice under rule 8.60.

(2) On request of the clerk or a reporter showing good cause, the superior court may extend the time prescribed in (d) or (e) for preparing the clerk's or reporter's transcript for no more than 30 days.

(3) For any further extension, the clerk or reporter must file a request in the reviewing court showing good cause.

(1) Except as provided in this rule, rules 8.60 and 8.63 govern requests for extension of time to prepare the record.

(5) The time to serve and file a brief may not be extended by stipulation, but only by order of the presiding justice under rule 8.60.

Except as provided in rule 8.66, no court may extend the time to file a notice of appeal.

(A) A declaration showing good cause; and

(2) The reviewing court may order one or more extensions of time for preparing the record, including a reporter's transcript, not exceeding a total of 60 days, on receipt of:

(1) The superior court may not extend the time to prepare the record.

The superior court may not order any extensions of time to file briefs. Except in appeals governed by rules 8.416 and 8.417, the reviewing court may order extensions of time for good cause.

Within the period specified in the notice under (1), a party may apply to the presiding justice for an extension of that period for good cause. If an extension is granted beyond the 30-day period and the brief is not filed within the extended period, the court may impose the sanction under (2) without further notice.

the reviewing court may order extensions of time, but must require an exceptional showing of good cause.

The superior court may not order any extensions of time to prepare the record or to file briefs;

The superior court may not order any extensions of time to prepare the record or to file briefs;

the reviewing court may order extensions of time but must require an exceptional showing of good cause.

The court must hear oral argument within 60 days after the appellant's last reply brief is filed or due to be filed, unless the court extends the time for good cause or counsel waive argument.

The reviewing court may extend any time period but must require an exceptional showing of good cause.

The superior court may not extend any time period prescribed by rules 8.450-8.452.

The reviewing court may extend any time period, but must require an exceptional showing of good cause.

The superior court may not extend any time period prescribed by rules 8.454-8.456.

For good cause, the Chief Justice or presiding justice may allow later filing.

(2) The time to file a petition for review may not be extended, but the Chief Justice may relieve a party from a failure to file a timely petition for review if the time for the court to order review on its own motion has not expired.

(5) The time to serve and file a brief may not be extended by stipulation but only by order of the Chief Justice under rule 8.60.

When a rule in this article authorizes a trial court to grant an extension of a specified time period, the court must consider the relevant policies and factors stated in rule 8.63.

The designated judge may request an extension of the period by presenting a declaration to the responsible judge explaining why the time limit cannot be met; and

Except as provided in (2), the designated judge may extend for good cause any of the periods specified in this rule.

The responsible judge may order an extension not exceeding 90 additional days; in an exceptional case the judge may order an extension exceeding 90 days, but must state on the record the specific reason for the greater extension.

(1) On request of the clerk or a reporter and for good cause, the superior court may extend the period prescribed in (c) for no more than 30 days.

The court may presume good cause if the clerk's and reporter's transcripts combined will likely exceed 10,000 pages.

For any further extension the clerk or reporter must file a request in the Supreme Court, showing good cause.

(1) The court may extend for good cause any of the periods specified in this rule.

The court may extend for good cause any of the periods specified in this rule.

(3) The Chief Justice may extend the time to serve and file a brief for good cause.

When parties stipulate to extend a brief-filing time under rule 8.212(b), they are deemed to accept a matching extension of the statutory action-resolution time and to waive objections to the specified review deadlines for the extension’s duration.

When parties stipulate to extend the time to file a brief under rule 8.212(b), they are deemed to agree that the extension serves justice, may extend resolution beyond 100 days by the extension’s duration, and waives their objection to noncompliance with the specified review deadlines for that duration.

The Court of Appeal may grant an extension of the time in appeals governed by this chapter only if good cause is shown and the extension will promote the interests of justice.

For good cause and except as these rules provide otherwise, the presiding judge of the appellate division, or his or her designee, may extend the time to do any act required or permitted under these rules, except the time to file a notice of appeal.

(B) The time for a court reporter to prepare a transcript.

Notwithstanding anything in these rules to the contrary, the trial court may grant an initial extension to any party to do any act to prepare the record on appeal on an ex parte basis.

(A) The time to do an act if that time-including any valid extension-has expired;

For good cause and except as these rules provide otherwise, the presiding judge of the trial court, or his or her designee, may extend the time to do any act to prepare the record on appeal.

If good cause is shown, the court must extend the time.

(10) Illness of counsel or a self-represented party, a personal emergency, or a planned vacation that counsel or a self-represented party did not reasonably expect to conflict with the due date and cannot reasonably rearrange.

(7) Whether counsel responsible for preparing the document is new to the case.

(5) Whether there are settlement negotiations and, if so, how far they have progressed and when they might be completed.

(8) Whether other counsel or the client needs additional time to review the document.

(6) Whether the case is entitled to priority.

(11) Any other factor that constitutes good cause in the context of the case.

When determining good cause for an extension, the court must consider other time-limited commitments that prevent timely filing, but conclusory claims of pressing business are insufficient and the obligations must specifically meet either condition (A) or (B).

(2) In a civil case, the positions of the client and any opponent with regard to the extension.

(3) The length of the record, including the number of relevant trial exhibits. A party relying on this factor must specify the length of the record.

To balance the competing policies stated in (1) and (2), applications to extend time in the appellate division must demonstrate good cause under (b).

(1) The degree of prejudice, if any, to any party from a grant or denial of the extension. A party claiming prejudice must support the claim in detail.

(4) The number and complexity of the issues raised. A party relying on this factor must specify the issues.

The court may order a longer period for filing an abandonment after a notice of settlement upon a showing of good cause.

Only the presiding judge of the appellate division, or his or her designee, may extend the time to prepare the reporter's transcript (see rule 8.810).

Only the presiding judge of the appellate division or his or her designee may extend the time to prepare the reporter's transcript (see rule 8.810).

For good cause, the trial court may grant an extension of not more than 15 days to do any act required or permitted under this rule.

A party need not apply for an extension or relief from default if it can file its brief within the time prescribed by (c).

The applicant was unable to obtain-or it would have been futile to seek-the extension by stipulation; or

A stipulation under (1) is effective on filing. The appellate division may not shorten such a stipulated extension.

Except as otherwise provided by statute, in a civil case, the parties may extend each period under (a) by up to 30 days by filing one or more stipulations in the appellate division before the brief is due.

The parties have stipulated to the maximum extension permitted under (1) and the applicant seeks a further extension.

Before the brief is due, a party may apply to the presiding judge of the appellate division for an extension of the time period for filing a brief under (a). The application must show that there is good cause to grant an extension under rule 8.811(b). In civil appeals, the application must also show that:

Before the decision is final and for good cause, the presiding judge may relieve a party from a failure to file a timely petition or answer.

For good cause, the trial court may grant an extension of not more than 15 days to do any act required or permitted under this rule.

Only the presiding judge of the appellate division or his or her designee may extend the time to prepare the reporter's transcript (see rule 8.810).

For good cause, the court assigned to hear the appeal may continue the trial. A request for a continuance may be presented by one party or by stipulation. The court may grant a continuance not to exceed 30 days, but in a case of extreme hardship the court may grant a continuance exceeding 30 days.

The time to file a petition for transfer may not be extended, but the presiding justice may relieve a party from a failure to file a timely petition for transfer if the time for the Court of Appeal to order transfer on its own motion has not expired.

(1) Extend the time within which a licensee of the State Bar must take and pass a professional responsibility examination;

The State Bar Court for good cause, may extend the time within which a licensee must comply with the provisions of rule 9.20 of the California Rules of Court.

Extensions of time to file the petition, answer, or reply are disfavored and will be granted only upon a specific and affirmative showing of good cause. Good cause does not include ordinary press of business.

(3) An extension of time to complete the hours-based continuing education requirement does not affect what is required in the next three-year education cycle.

(2) If the Chief Justice or the administrative presiding justice grants a request for an extension of time, the Chief Justice or the administrative presiding justice and the justice should pursue interim means of obtaining relevant educational content.

(1) Upon request and for good cause, the Chief Justice or the administrative presiding justice may grant a justice a one-year extension of time to complete the continuing education requirement in this rule.

(2) If the presiding judge grants a request for an extension of time, the presiding judge and the judge or subordinate judicial officer should pursue interim means of obtaining relevant educational content.

(3) An extension of time to complete the hours-based continuing education expectation or requirement does not affect what is expected or required in the next three-year education cycle.

(1) Upon request and for good cause, a presiding judge may grant a judge or subordinate judicial officer an extension of time, up to one year, to complete the education expectations or requirements in this rule.

The provisions of rule 10.462(e) concerning extensions of time apply to the content-based and hours-based education required under (b) and (c) of this rule.

(2) If the Chief Justice or the administrative presiding justice grants a request for an extension of time, the Chief Justice or the administrative presiding justice and the clerk/executive officer must pursue interim means of obtaining relevant educational content.

(1) Upon request and for good cause, the Chief Justice or the administrative presiding justice may grant a clerk/executive officer an extension of time, up to one year, to complete the education requirements in (b).

(3) An extension of time to complete the hours-based requirement does not affect the timing of the clerk/executive officer's next three-year education cycle.

(1) Upon request and for good cause, the administrative presiding justice or the clerk/executive officer may grant an extension, up to one year, to complete the education requirements in this rule.

When an extension is granted, the granting official and the requesting managing attorney, supervisor, or employee must pursue interim means of obtaining relevant educational content.

(3) An extension of time to complete the hours-based requirement does not affect the timing of the next two-year education cycle.

Upon request and for good cause, a presiding judge may grant an extension, up to one year, to complete the education requirements in this rule.

If the presiding judge grants a request for an extension of time, the presiding judge and the executive officer pursue interim means of obtaining relevant educational content.

Upon request and for good cause, the executive officer may grant an extension, up to one year, to complete the education requirements in this rule.

If the executive officer grants a request for an extension of time, the executive officer and the manager, supervisor, or employee who made the request must also pursue interim means of obtaining relevant educational content.

An extension of time to complete the hours-based requirement does not affect the timing of the next two-year education cycle.

The provisions of rule 10.474(d) concerning extensions of time apply to the content-based and hours-based education required under this rule.

For good cause, the Administrative Director or the employee's office director may grant an extension, up to six months, to complete the education requirements in (1) and (2).

The time for retention of any of the court records specified in the notice may be extended by order of the court on its own motion, or on application of any interested member of the public for good cause shown and on such terms as are just.

In a court employing the master calendar, each case transferred to a trial department must be tried, ordered off the calendar, or dismissed unless, for good cause arising after the commencement of the trial, the judge of the trial department continues the case for further hearing or, with the consent of the judge supervising the master calendar, reassigns the case to the judge supervising the master calendar for further disposition.

(1) Grant or deny applications to extend the time to file records, briefs, and other documents, except that a presiding justice may extend the time to file briefs in conjunction with an order to augment the record;