Amended IN Assembly March 13, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 515Introduced by Assembly Member PachecoFebruary 10, 2025An act to amend Section 632 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil procedure. An act to amend Sections 632 and 664 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil actions.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 515, as amended, Pacheco. Trial: statement of decision. In a trial by a superior court of a question of fact, existing law requires the court to issue a statement of decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision upon the request of any party appearing at the trial made either within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision, or, for a trial concluded in one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over multiple days, before the matter is submitted for decision. Existing law requires the statement of decision to be in writing, unless the parties agree otherwise, except that for a trial concluded in one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over multiple days, the statement of decision may be made orally in the presence of the parties.This bill would instead require a request for a statement of decision in all trials by court to be made before the matter is submitted for decision. The bill would require the statement of decision to be served on all parties who appeared at the trial. The bill would authorize a court to issue a written statement of decision without a request from a party, and would authorize the court to order a party to prepare a draft statement of decision. The bill would permit a party to make objections to a statement of decision, as specified. The bill would require the Judicial Council to adopt or amend all rules of court necessary to implement these provisions.Existing law requires the court clerk to enter the courts judgment in a trial by the court immediately upon the filing of the courts decision in the trial.This bill would extend that deadline and instead require the clerk to enter judgment within 30 days after the filing of the courts decision, or, if a statement of decision was requested, within 30 days after the statement of decision becomes final.Existing law provides that parties to a civil trial by the court are entitled to a statement of decision upon the trial of a question of fact, as specified.This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to this provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 632 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to read:632. (a) In superior courts, upon the trial of a question of fact by the court, written findings of fact and conclusions of law shall not be required. The court shall issue a statement of decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision as to each of the principal controverted issues at trial upon the request of any party appearing at the trial. The request must be made in within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision unless the trial is concluded within one calendar day or less than eight hours over more than one day in which event the request must be made writing prior to the submission of the matter for decision. The request for a statement of decision shall specify those controverted issues as to which the party is requesting a statement of decision. After a party has requested the statement, any party may make proposals as to the content of the statement of decision. (b) The statement of decision shall be in writing, unless the parties appearing at trial agree otherwise; however, otherwise. The written statement of decision shall be served on all parties who appeared at trial. However, when the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over more than one day, the statement of decision may be made orally on the record in the presence of the parties.(c) If a statement of decision is not timely requested under subdivision (a), the court may announce its ruling on all relief sought without a statement of decision. Alternatively, the court may, in its sole discretion, issue a statement of decision even though one has not been requested.(d) The court may order a party to prepare a draft statement of decision within a specified time period. The court shall thereafter issue its statement of decision.(e) (1) Any party may, within 10 days after the statement of decision has been served, serve and file objections to the statement of decision.(2) If no objections are filed, the statement of decision becomes final upon the expiration of the time for filing objections.(3) If objections are timely filed, the court may, but is not required to, set a hearing.(4) If objections are ruled upon, with or without a hearing, the ruling shall be served on all parties who appeared at the trial and the statement of decision becomes final upon issuance of the ruling. If any objection is sustained in whole or in part, the court may issue an amended statement of decision.(5) If any objections filed are not ruled upon, unless the court orders otherwise, the objections are deemed overruled and the statement of decision becomes final on the later of the following dates:(A) 30 days after the time for objections has expired.(B) If there was a hearing on objections, 30 days after the hearing.(f) (1) The court may prepare and serve a proposed judgment or may order a party to prepare, lodge, and serve a proposed judgment, before or after the statement of decision is final.(2) Any party may, within 10 days after service of the proposed judgment, serve and file objections thereto.(g) The court may, by written order, extend any of the times prescribed by this section. Further, at any time before the entry of judgment, the court may, for good cause shown and on such terms as may be just, excuse noncompliance with the time limits prescribed for doing any act required by this rule.(h) The Judicial Council shall adopt or amend all rules of court necessary to implement this section.SEC. 2. Section 664 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to read:664. (a) When trial by jury has been had, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the verdict within 24 hours after the rendition of the verdict, whether or not a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict be pending, unless the court order the case to be reserved for argument or further consideration, or grant a stay of proceedings. If the trial has been had by the court, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the decision of the court, immediately upon the filing of such decision. In no case is a judgment effectual for any purpose until entered.(b) If the trial has been had by the court, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the decision of the court, by the following dates:(1) If no statement of decision is requested, within 30 days after the filing of the courts decision.(2) If a statement of decision is requested, within 30 days after the statement of decision becomes final.(c) In no case is a judgment effectual for any purpose until entered.SECTION 1.Section 632 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to read:632.In superior courts, upon the trial of a question of fact by the court, written findings of fact and conclusions of law are not required. The court shall issue a statement of decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision as to each of the principal controverted issues at trial upon the request of any party appearing at the trial. The request must be made within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision unless the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than eight hours over more than one day in which event the request must be made prior to the submission of the matter for decision. The request for a statement of decision shall specify those controverted issues as to which the party is requesting a statement of decision. After a party has requested the statement, any party may make proposals as to the content of the statement of decision.The statement of decision shall be in writing, unless the parties appearing at trial agree otherwise; however, when the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over more than one day, the statement of decision may be made orally on the record in the presence of the parties.
Amended IN Assembly March 13, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 515Introduced by Assembly Member PachecoFebruary 10, 2025An act to amend Section 632 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil procedure. An act to amend Sections 632 and 664 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil actions.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 515, as amended, Pacheco. Trial: statement of decision. In a trial by a superior court of a question of fact, existing law requires the court to issue a statement of decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision upon the request of any party appearing at the trial made either within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision, or, for a trial concluded in one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over multiple days, before the matter is submitted for decision. Existing law requires the statement of decision to be in writing, unless the parties agree otherwise, except that for a trial concluded in one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over multiple days, the statement of decision may be made orally in the presence of the parties.This bill would instead require a request for a statement of decision in all trials by court to be made before the matter is submitted for decision. The bill would require the statement of decision to be served on all parties who appeared at the trial. The bill would authorize a court to issue a written statement of decision without a request from a party, and would authorize the court to order a party to prepare a draft statement of decision. The bill would permit a party to make objections to a statement of decision, as specified. The bill would require the Judicial Council to adopt or amend all rules of court necessary to implement these provisions.Existing law requires the court clerk to enter the courts judgment in a trial by the court immediately upon the filing of the courts decision in the trial.This bill would extend that deadline and instead require the clerk to enter judgment within 30 days after the filing of the courts decision, or, if a statement of decision was requested, within 30 days after the statement of decision becomes final.Existing law provides that parties to a civil trial by the court are entitled to a statement of decision upon the trial of a question of fact, as specified.This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to this provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO
Amended IN Assembly March 13, 2025
Amended IN Assembly March 13, 2025
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 515
Introduced by Assembly Member PachecoFebruary 10, 2025
Introduced by Assembly Member Pacheco
February 10, 2025
An act to amend Section 632 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil procedure. An act to amend Sections 632 and 664 of the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to civil actions.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 515, as amended, Pacheco. Trial: statement of decision.
In a trial by a superior court of a question of fact, existing law requires the court to issue a statement of decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision upon the request of any party appearing at the trial made either within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision, or, for a trial concluded in one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over multiple days, before the matter is submitted for decision. Existing law requires the statement of decision to be in writing, unless the parties agree otherwise, except that for a trial concluded in one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over multiple days, the statement of decision may be made orally in the presence of the parties.This bill would instead require a request for a statement of decision in all trials by court to be made before the matter is submitted for decision. The bill would require the statement of decision to be served on all parties who appeared at the trial. The bill would authorize a court to issue a written statement of decision without a request from a party, and would authorize the court to order a party to prepare a draft statement of decision. The bill would permit a party to make objections to a statement of decision, as specified. The bill would require the Judicial Council to adopt or amend all rules of court necessary to implement these provisions.Existing law requires the court clerk to enter the courts judgment in a trial by the court immediately upon the filing of the courts decision in the trial.This bill would extend that deadline and instead require the clerk to enter judgment within 30 days after the filing of the courts decision, or, if a statement of decision was requested, within 30 days after the statement of decision becomes final.Existing law provides that parties to a civil trial by the court are entitled to a statement of decision upon the trial of a question of fact, as specified.This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to this provision.
In a trial by a superior court of a question of fact, existing law requires the court to issue a statement of decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision upon the request of any party appearing at the trial made either within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision, or, for a trial concluded in one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over multiple days, before the matter is submitted for decision. Existing law requires the statement of decision to be in writing, unless the parties agree otherwise, except that for a trial concluded in one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over multiple days, the statement of decision may be made orally in the presence of the parties.
This bill would instead require a request for a statement of decision in all trials by court to be made before the matter is submitted for decision. The bill would require the statement of decision to be served on all parties who appeared at the trial. The bill would authorize a court to issue a written statement of decision without a request from a party, and would authorize the court to order a party to prepare a draft statement of decision. The bill would permit a party to make objections to a statement of decision, as specified. The bill would require the Judicial Council to adopt or amend all rules of court necessary to implement these provisions.
Existing law requires the court clerk to enter the courts judgment in a trial by the court immediately upon the filing of the courts decision in the trial.
This bill would extend that deadline and instead require the clerk to enter judgment within 30 days after the filing of the courts decision, or, if a statement of decision was requested, within 30 days after the statement of decision becomes final.
Existing law provides that parties to a civil trial by the court are entitled to a statement of decision upon the trial of a question of fact, as specified.
This bill would make a nonsubstantive change to this provision.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 632 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to read:632. (a) In superior courts, upon the trial of a question of fact by the court, written findings of fact and conclusions of law shall not be required. The court shall issue a statement of decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision as to each of the principal controverted issues at trial upon the request of any party appearing at the trial. The request must be made in within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision unless the trial is concluded within one calendar day or less than eight hours over more than one day in which event the request must be made writing prior to the submission of the matter for decision. The request for a statement of decision shall specify those controverted issues as to which the party is requesting a statement of decision. After a party has requested the statement, any party may make proposals as to the content of the statement of decision. (b) The statement of decision shall be in writing, unless the parties appearing at trial agree otherwise; however, otherwise. The written statement of decision shall be served on all parties who appeared at trial. However, when the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over more than one day, the statement of decision may be made orally on the record in the presence of the parties.(c) If a statement of decision is not timely requested under subdivision (a), the court may announce its ruling on all relief sought without a statement of decision. Alternatively, the court may, in its sole discretion, issue a statement of decision even though one has not been requested.(d) The court may order a party to prepare a draft statement of decision within a specified time period. The court shall thereafter issue its statement of decision.(e) (1) Any party may, within 10 days after the statement of decision has been served, serve and file objections to the statement of decision.(2) If no objections are filed, the statement of decision becomes final upon the expiration of the time for filing objections.(3) If objections are timely filed, the court may, but is not required to, set a hearing.(4) If objections are ruled upon, with or without a hearing, the ruling shall be served on all parties who appeared at the trial and the statement of decision becomes final upon issuance of the ruling. If any objection is sustained in whole or in part, the court may issue an amended statement of decision.(5) If any objections filed are not ruled upon, unless the court orders otherwise, the objections are deemed overruled and the statement of decision becomes final on the later of the following dates:(A) 30 days after the time for objections has expired.(B) If there was a hearing on objections, 30 days after the hearing.(f) (1) The court may prepare and serve a proposed judgment or may order a party to prepare, lodge, and serve a proposed judgment, before or after the statement of decision is final.(2) Any party may, within 10 days after service of the proposed judgment, serve and file objections thereto.(g) The court may, by written order, extend any of the times prescribed by this section. Further, at any time before the entry of judgment, the court may, for good cause shown and on such terms as may be just, excuse noncompliance with the time limits prescribed for doing any act required by this rule.(h) The Judicial Council shall adopt or amend all rules of court necessary to implement this section.SEC. 2. Section 664 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to read:664. (a) When trial by jury has been had, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the verdict within 24 hours after the rendition of the verdict, whether or not a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict be pending, unless the court order the case to be reserved for argument or further consideration, or grant a stay of proceedings. If the trial has been had by the court, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the decision of the court, immediately upon the filing of such decision. In no case is a judgment effectual for any purpose until entered.(b) If the trial has been had by the court, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the decision of the court, by the following dates:(1) If no statement of decision is requested, within 30 days after the filing of the courts decision.(2) If a statement of decision is requested, within 30 days after the statement of decision becomes final.(c) In no case is a judgment effectual for any purpose until entered.SECTION 1.Section 632 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to read:632.In superior courts, upon the trial of a question of fact by the court, written findings of fact and conclusions of law are not required. The court shall issue a statement of decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision as to each of the principal controverted issues at trial upon the request of any party appearing at the trial. The request must be made within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision unless the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than eight hours over more than one day in which event the request must be made prior to the submission of the matter for decision. The request for a statement of decision shall specify those controverted issues as to which the party is requesting a statement of decision. After a party has requested the statement, any party may make proposals as to the content of the statement of decision.The statement of decision shall be in writing, unless the parties appearing at trial agree otherwise; however, when the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over more than one day, the statement of decision may be made orally on the record in the presence of the parties.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 632 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to read:632. (a) In superior courts, upon the trial of a question of fact by the court, written findings of fact and conclusions of law shall not be required. The court shall issue a statement of decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision as to each of the principal controverted issues at trial upon the request of any party appearing at the trial. The request must be made in within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision unless the trial is concluded within one calendar day or less than eight hours over more than one day in which event the request must be made writing prior to the submission of the matter for decision. The request for a statement of decision shall specify those controverted issues as to which the party is requesting a statement of decision. After a party has requested the statement, any party may make proposals as to the content of the statement of decision. (b) The statement of decision shall be in writing, unless the parties appearing at trial agree otherwise; however, otherwise. The written statement of decision shall be served on all parties who appeared at trial. However, when the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over more than one day, the statement of decision may be made orally on the record in the presence of the parties.(c) If a statement of decision is not timely requested under subdivision (a), the court may announce its ruling on all relief sought without a statement of decision. Alternatively, the court may, in its sole discretion, issue a statement of decision even though one has not been requested.(d) The court may order a party to prepare a draft statement of decision within a specified time period. The court shall thereafter issue its statement of decision.(e) (1) Any party may, within 10 days after the statement of decision has been served, serve and file objections to the statement of decision.(2) If no objections are filed, the statement of decision becomes final upon the expiration of the time for filing objections.(3) If objections are timely filed, the court may, but is not required to, set a hearing.(4) If objections are ruled upon, with or without a hearing, the ruling shall be served on all parties who appeared at the trial and the statement of decision becomes final upon issuance of the ruling. If any objection is sustained in whole or in part, the court may issue an amended statement of decision.(5) If any objections filed are not ruled upon, unless the court orders otherwise, the objections are deemed overruled and the statement of decision becomes final on the later of the following dates:(A) 30 days after the time for objections has expired.(B) If there was a hearing on objections, 30 days after the hearing.(f) (1) The court may prepare and serve a proposed judgment or may order a party to prepare, lodge, and serve a proposed judgment, before or after the statement of decision is final.(2) Any party may, within 10 days after service of the proposed judgment, serve and file objections thereto.(g) The court may, by written order, extend any of the times prescribed by this section. Further, at any time before the entry of judgment, the court may, for good cause shown and on such terms as may be just, excuse noncompliance with the time limits prescribed for doing any act required by this rule.(h) The Judicial Council shall adopt or amend all rules of court necessary to implement this section.
SECTION 1. Section 632 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to read:
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632. (a) In superior courts, upon the trial of a question of fact by the court, written findings of fact and conclusions of law shall not be required. The court shall issue a statement of decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision as to each of the principal controverted issues at trial upon the request of any party appearing at the trial. The request must be made in within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision unless the trial is concluded within one calendar day or less than eight hours over more than one day in which event the request must be made writing prior to the submission of the matter for decision. The request for a statement of decision shall specify those controverted issues as to which the party is requesting a statement of decision. After a party has requested the statement, any party may make proposals as to the content of the statement of decision. (b) The statement of decision shall be in writing, unless the parties appearing at trial agree otherwise; however, otherwise. The written statement of decision shall be served on all parties who appeared at trial. However, when the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over more than one day, the statement of decision may be made orally on the record in the presence of the parties.(c) If a statement of decision is not timely requested under subdivision (a), the court may announce its ruling on all relief sought without a statement of decision. Alternatively, the court may, in its sole discretion, issue a statement of decision even though one has not been requested.(d) The court may order a party to prepare a draft statement of decision within a specified time period. The court shall thereafter issue its statement of decision.(e) (1) Any party may, within 10 days after the statement of decision has been served, serve and file objections to the statement of decision.(2) If no objections are filed, the statement of decision becomes final upon the expiration of the time for filing objections.(3) If objections are timely filed, the court may, but is not required to, set a hearing.(4) If objections are ruled upon, with or without a hearing, the ruling shall be served on all parties who appeared at the trial and the statement of decision becomes final upon issuance of the ruling. If any objection is sustained in whole or in part, the court may issue an amended statement of decision.(5) If any objections filed are not ruled upon, unless the court orders otherwise, the objections are deemed overruled and the statement of decision becomes final on the later of the following dates:(A) 30 days after the time for objections has expired.(B) If there was a hearing on objections, 30 days after the hearing.(f) (1) The court may prepare and serve a proposed judgment or may order a party to prepare, lodge, and serve a proposed judgment, before or after the statement of decision is final.(2) Any party may, within 10 days after service of the proposed judgment, serve and file objections thereto.(g) The court may, by written order, extend any of the times prescribed by this section. Further, at any time before the entry of judgment, the court may, for good cause shown and on such terms as may be just, excuse noncompliance with the time limits prescribed for doing any act required by this rule.(h) The Judicial Council shall adopt or amend all rules of court necessary to implement this section.
632. (a) In superior courts, upon the trial of a question of fact by the court, written findings of fact and conclusions of law shall not be required. The court shall issue a statement of decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision as to each of the principal controverted issues at trial upon the request of any party appearing at the trial. The request must be made in within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision unless the trial is concluded within one calendar day or less than eight hours over more than one day in which event the request must be made writing prior to the submission of the matter for decision. The request for a statement of decision shall specify those controverted issues as to which the party is requesting a statement of decision. After a party has requested the statement, any party may make proposals as to the content of the statement of decision. (b) The statement of decision shall be in writing, unless the parties appearing at trial agree otherwise; however, otherwise. The written statement of decision shall be served on all parties who appeared at trial. However, when the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over more than one day, the statement of decision may be made orally on the record in the presence of the parties.(c) If a statement of decision is not timely requested under subdivision (a), the court may announce its ruling on all relief sought without a statement of decision. Alternatively, the court may, in its sole discretion, issue a statement of decision even though one has not been requested.(d) The court may order a party to prepare a draft statement of decision within a specified time period. The court shall thereafter issue its statement of decision.(e) (1) Any party may, within 10 days after the statement of decision has been served, serve and file objections to the statement of decision.(2) If no objections are filed, the statement of decision becomes final upon the expiration of the time for filing objections.(3) If objections are timely filed, the court may, but is not required to, set a hearing.(4) If objections are ruled upon, with or without a hearing, the ruling shall be served on all parties who appeared at the trial and the statement of decision becomes final upon issuance of the ruling. If any objection is sustained in whole or in part, the court may issue an amended statement of decision.(5) If any objections filed are not ruled upon, unless the court orders otherwise, the objections are deemed overruled and the statement of decision becomes final on the later of the following dates:(A) 30 days after the time for objections has expired.(B) If there was a hearing on objections, 30 days after the hearing.(f) (1) The court may prepare and serve a proposed judgment or may order a party to prepare, lodge, and serve a proposed judgment, before or after the statement of decision is final.(2) Any party may, within 10 days after service of the proposed judgment, serve and file objections thereto.(g) The court may, by written order, extend any of the times prescribed by this section. Further, at any time before the entry of judgment, the court may, for good cause shown and on such terms as may be just, excuse noncompliance with the time limits prescribed for doing any act required by this rule.(h) The Judicial Council shall adopt or amend all rules of court necessary to implement this section.
632. (a) In superior courts, upon the trial of a question of fact by the court, written findings of fact and conclusions of law shall not be required. The court shall issue a statement of decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision as to each of the principal controverted issues at trial upon the request of any party appearing at the trial. The request must be made in within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision unless the trial is concluded within one calendar day or less than eight hours over more than one day in which event the request must be made writing prior to the submission of the matter for decision. The request for a statement of decision shall specify those controverted issues as to which the party is requesting a statement of decision. After a party has requested the statement, any party may make proposals as to the content of the statement of decision. (b) The statement of decision shall be in writing, unless the parties appearing at trial agree otherwise; however, otherwise. The written statement of decision shall be served on all parties who appeared at trial. However, when the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over more than one day, the statement of decision may be made orally on the record in the presence of the parties.(c) If a statement of decision is not timely requested under subdivision (a), the court may announce its ruling on all relief sought without a statement of decision. Alternatively, the court may, in its sole discretion, issue a statement of decision even though one has not been requested.(d) The court may order a party to prepare a draft statement of decision within a specified time period. The court shall thereafter issue its statement of decision.(e) (1) Any party may, within 10 days after the statement of decision has been served, serve and file objections to the statement of decision.(2) If no objections are filed, the statement of decision becomes final upon the expiration of the time for filing objections.(3) If objections are timely filed, the court may, but is not required to, set a hearing.(4) If objections are ruled upon, with or without a hearing, the ruling shall be served on all parties who appeared at the trial and the statement of decision becomes final upon issuance of the ruling. If any objection is sustained in whole or in part, the court may issue an amended statement of decision.(5) If any objections filed are not ruled upon, unless the court orders otherwise, the objections are deemed overruled and the statement of decision becomes final on the later of the following dates:(A) 30 days after the time for objections has expired.(B) If there was a hearing on objections, 30 days after the hearing.(f) (1) The court may prepare and serve a proposed judgment or may order a party to prepare, lodge, and serve a proposed judgment, before or after the statement of decision is final.(2) Any party may, within 10 days after service of the proposed judgment, serve and file objections thereto.(g) The court may, by written order, extend any of the times prescribed by this section. Further, at any time before the entry of judgment, the court may, for good cause shown and on such terms as may be just, excuse noncompliance with the time limits prescribed for doing any act required by this rule.(h) The Judicial Council shall adopt or amend all rules of court necessary to implement this section.
632. (a) In superior courts, upon the trial of a question of fact by the court, written findings of fact and conclusions of law shall not be required. The court shall issue a statement of decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision as to each of the principal controverted issues at trial upon the request of any party appearing at the trial. The request must be made in within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision unless the trial is concluded within one calendar day or less than eight hours over more than one day in which event the request must be made writing prior to the submission of the matter for decision. The request for a statement of decision shall specify those controverted issues as to which the party is requesting a statement of decision. After a party has requested the statement, any party may make proposals as to the content of the statement of decision.
(b) The statement of decision shall be in writing, unless the parties appearing at trial agree otherwise; however, otherwise. The written statement of decision shall be served on all parties who appeared at trial. However, when the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over more than one day, the statement of decision may be made orally on the record in the presence of the parties.
(c) If a statement of decision is not timely requested under subdivision (a), the court may announce its ruling on all relief sought without a statement of decision. Alternatively, the court may, in its sole discretion, issue a statement of decision even though one has not been requested.
(d) The court may order a party to prepare a draft statement of decision within a specified time period. The court shall thereafter issue its statement of decision.
(e) (1) Any party may, within 10 days after the statement of decision has been served, serve and file objections to the statement of decision.
(2) If no objections are filed, the statement of decision becomes final upon the expiration of the time for filing objections.
(3) If objections are timely filed, the court may, but is not required to, set a hearing.
(4) If objections are ruled upon, with or without a hearing, the ruling shall be served on all parties who appeared at the trial and the statement of decision becomes final upon issuance of the ruling. If any objection is sustained in whole or in part, the court may issue an amended statement of decision.
(5) If any objections filed are not ruled upon, unless the court orders otherwise, the objections are deemed overruled and the statement of decision becomes final on the later of the following dates:
(A) 30 days after the time for objections has expired.
(B) If there was a hearing on objections, 30 days after the hearing.
(f) (1) The court may prepare and serve a proposed judgment or may order a party to prepare, lodge, and serve a proposed judgment, before or after the statement of decision is final.
(2) Any party may, within 10 days after service of the proposed judgment, serve and file objections thereto.
(g) The court may, by written order, extend any of the times prescribed by this section. Further, at any time before the entry of judgment, the court may, for good cause shown and on such terms as may be just, excuse noncompliance with the time limits prescribed for doing any act required by this rule.
(h) The Judicial Council shall adopt or amend all rules of court necessary to implement this section.
SEC. 2. Section 664 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to read:664. (a) When trial by jury has been had, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the verdict within 24 hours after the rendition of the verdict, whether or not a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict be pending, unless the court order the case to be reserved for argument or further consideration, or grant a stay of proceedings. If the trial has been had by the court, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the decision of the court, immediately upon the filing of such decision. In no case is a judgment effectual for any purpose until entered.(b) If the trial has been had by the court, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the decision of the court, by the following dates:(1) If no statement of decision is requested, within 30 days after the filing of the courts decision.(2) If a statement of decision is requested, within 30 days after the statement of decision becomes final.(c) In no case is a judgment effectual for any purpose until entered.
SEC. 2. Section 664 of the Code of Civil Procedure is amended to read:
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664. (a) When trial by jury has been had, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the verdict within 24 hours after the rendition of the verdict, whether or not a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict be pending, unless the court order the case to be reserved for argument or further consideration, or grant a stay of proceedings. If the trial has been had by the court, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the decision of the court, immediately upon the filing of such decision. In no case is a judgment effectual for any purpose until entered.(b) If the trial has been had by the court, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the decision of the court, by the following dates:(1) If no statement of decision is requested, within 30 days after the filing of the courts decision.(2) If a statement of decision is requested, within 30 days after the statement of decision becomes final.(c) In no case is a judgment effectual for any purpose until entered.
664. (a) When trial by jury has been had, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the verdict within 24 hours after the rendition of the verdict, whether or not a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict be pending, unless the court order the case to be reserved for argument or further consideration, or grant a stay of proceedings. If the trial has been had by the court, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the decision of the court, immediately upon the filing of such decision. In no case is a judgment effectual for any purpose until entered.(b) If the trial has been had by the court, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the decision of the court, by the following dates:(1) If no statement of decision is requested, within 30 days after the filing of the courts decision.(2) If a statement of decision is requested, within 30 days after the statement of decision becomes final.(c) In no case is a judgment effectual for any purpose until entered.
664. (a) When trial by jury has been had, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the verdict within 24 hours after the rendition of the verdict, whether or not a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict be pending, unless the court order the case to be reserved for argument or further consideration, or grant a stay of proceedings. If the trial has been had by the court, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the decision of the court, immediately upon the filing of such decision. In no case is a judgment effectual for any purpose until entered.(b) If the trial has been had by the court, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the decision of the court, by the following dates:(1) If no statement of decision is requested, within 30 days after the filing of the courts decision.(2) If a statement of decision is requested, within 30 days after the statement of decision becomes final.(c) In no case is a judgment effectual for any purpose until entered.
664. (a) When trial by jury has been had, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the verdict within 24 hours after the rendition of the verdict, whether or not a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict be pending, unless the court order the case to be reserved for argument or further consideration, or grant a stay of proceedings. If the trial has been had by the court, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the decision of the court, immediately upon the filing of such decision. In no case is a judgment effectual for any purpose until entered.
(b) If the trial has been had by the court, judgment must be entered by the clerk, in conformity to the decision of the court, by the following dates:
(1) If no statement of decision is requested, within 30 days after the filing of the courts decision.
(2) If a statement of decision is requested, within 30 days after the statement of decision becomes final.
(c) In no case is a judgment effectual for any purpose until entered.
In superior courts, upon the trial of a question of fact by the court, written findings of fact and conclusions of law are not required. The court shall issue a statement of decision explaining the factual and legal basis for its decision as to each of the principal controverted issues at trial upon the request of any party appearing at the trial. The request must be made within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision unless the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than eight hours over more than one day in which event the request must be made prior to the submission of the matter for decision. The request for a statement of decision shall specify those controverted issues as to which the party is requesting a statement of decision. After a party has requested the statement, any party may make proposals as to the content of the statement of decision.
The statement of decision shall be in writing, unless the parties appearing at trial agree otherwise; however, when the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than 8 hours over more than one day, the statement of decision may be made orally on the record in the presence of the parties.