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Civil actions: exceptions to dismissal for delay in prosecution.

It became law on Jun 28, 2013.

CA AB 522 · Assembly Bill · 2013–2014

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Became law
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Latest action
Jun 28, 2013

What it does

Existing law authorizes a court to dismiss an action for delay in prosecution if, among other conditions, an action is not brought to trial within a specified period of time. Existing law prohibits dismissal of an action for dissolution of marriage or for legal separation of parties under specified conditions, including if a valid order for child or spousal support exists or, in an action for dissolution of marriage, a separate trial on the issue of the status of marriage has been conducted as provided by law.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Jun 28, 2013

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