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Pick a deadline and enter the trigger date. The result applies Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 12, 12a, 12b; Cal. Gov. Code 6800, 6707 (state agency filings); Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(a) (federal statutes and federal court filings) (counting, weekends and court holidays), service-method extensions where the law allows them, and the rule for that deadline, with each step and citation shown. Scope: San Francisco County local rules are included below (marked with the court name), layered on these base rules. Administrative-exhaustion, pre-suit notice, and pre-suit limitations clocks for California practice: FEHA / Civil Rights Department (Gov. Code 12960, 12965), federal EEOC charges and right-to-sue periods (Title VII, 42 U.S.C. 2000e-5; ADEA, 29 U.S.C. 626), PAGA notice, cure and early evaluation (Lab. Code 2699.3; CCP 340(a)), employment/consumer arbitration fee-payment defaults (CCP 1281.97, 1281.98), medical malpractice notice and limitations (CCP 364, 340.5), CEQA petitions and early-case deadlines (Pub. Res. Code 21167, 21167.4, 21167.6, 21167.7, 21167.8; CCP 388), mechanics liens, stop payment notices and payment bonds on private and public works (Civ. Code 8182-9560), CLRA pre-suit notice (Civ. Code 1782), and attorney-client fee arbitration (Bus. & Prof. Code 6201, 6204). Government Claims Act (Gov. Code 945.6 etc.) is covered in CA-GOV and not duplicated. Petitions to confirm/vacate contractual arbitration awards (CCP 1288 et seq.) are covered in the CA civil case-life set and not duplicated.. Rules current as of 2026-10-27.

County:San Francisco County local rules independently reviewed (effective 2026-07-01 (Uniform Local Rules of Court, effective July 1, 1998, revised July 1, 2026; proposed revisions effective Jan 1, 2027 out for comment through Oct 31, 2026))

DeadlineDate the unlawful employment practice or refusal to cooperate occurred

Deadline

Tuesday, November 6, 2029

Trigger (Date the unlawful employment practice or refusal to cooperate occurred): Friday, November 6, 2026.
Add 36 months: Tuesday, November 6, 2029.

Rules applied

Cal. Gov. Code 12960(e)(5), (b)

(5) A complaint alleging a violation of Section 51.9 of the Civil Code or any other violation of Article 1 (commencing with Section 12940) of Chapter 6 shall not be filed after the expiration of three years from the date upon which the unlawful practice or refusal to cooperate occurred. ... (b) For purposes of this section, filing a complaint means filing an intake form with the department and the operative date of the verified complaint relates back to the filing of the intake form.

Official source

Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 12, 12a, 12b; Cal. Gov. Code 6800, 6707 (state agency filings); Fed. R. Civ. P. 6(a) (federal statutes and federal court filings)

CCP 12: "The time in which any act provided by law is to be done is computed by excluding the first day, and including the last, unless the last day is a holiday, and then it is also excluded." CCP 12a(a): "If the last day for the performance of any act provided or required by law to be performed within a specified period of time is a holiday, then that period is hereby extended to and including the next day that is not a holiday. For purposes of this section, “holiday” means all day on Saturdays, all holidays specified in Section 135 and, to the extent provided in Section 12b, all days that by terms of Section 12b are required to be considered as holidays." Gov. Code 6707: "When the last day for filing any instrument or other document with a state agency falls upon a Saturday or holiday, such act may be performed upon the next business day with the same effect as if it had been performed upon the day appointed." FRCP 6(a): "The following rules apply in computing any time period specified in these rules, in any local rule or court order, or in any statute that does not specify a method of computing time. (1) ... (A) exclude the day of the event that triggers the period; (B) count every day, including intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays; and (C) include the last day of the period, but if the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the period continues to run until the end of the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday."

Official source

3 years = 36 months (AB 9 (2019) extended the period from one year; current text as amended by SB 477, eff. Jan. 1, 2026). Filing the CRD intake form is the filing. Extensions under 12960(e)(6), not modeled except (D): (A) up to 90 days after the deadline if the person first obtained knowledge of the facts during those 90 days; (B) up to one year after a rebutted presumption of employer identity (Gov. Code 12928); (D) one year after attaining majority (separate rule feha_crd_complaint_after_majority). Continuing-violation and equitable tolling doctrines not modeled. Last day on a weekend/holiday: CCP 12a and Gov. Code 6707 (state agency filing) both roll forward; CRD closure days may differ from court holidays.
If the clerk's office is closed or inaccessible on the last day (weather, emergency or local closure orders), the deadline may be extended. Check local orders.

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San Francisco County: other local timing requirements

Paper courtesy copies required for any filed document needing court review. Conventional filing: lodge at filing. Papers filed fewer than 7 court days before the hearing: lodge on the day of filing. E-filed 7 or more court days before the hearing: lodge no later than 2 court days after e-filing. Deliver to the hearing department. LRSF 2.7(B)(1)
Law and Motion tentative rulings (CRC 3.1308 procedure) generally available by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing; a party intending to appear must notify opposing parties and the court (email contestdept301tr@sftc.org or contestdept302tr@sftc.org) no later than 4:00 p.m. the day before. Late tentatives (after 3:00 p.m.) require appearance unless all parties submit. Prevailing party brings a proposed order. LRSF 8.3
Real Property Court (real property and all unlawful detainer law and motion): tentatives by 3:00 p.m. the day before; notice of intent to appear to opposing parties by telephone no later than 4 p.m. the day before. LRSF 8.10(B)
Real Property Court ex parte for TRO or similar: endorsed-filed copies of all moving papers to the court by 12:00 p.m. the day before the hearing. Ex parte calendars 9:00 a.m. (10:00 a.m. Tuesdays reserved for UD stays of execution). LRSF 8.10(C)
Judgment debtor exam abandonment: notify court and examinee no later than 24 hours before the hearing. LRSF 8.9(D)
Asbestos Department: to contest a tentative ruling, email contestasbestostr@sftc.org no later than 4:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing (in addition to notice to all parties). SF Super. Ct. Asbestos Department page (LRSF 20)
Asbestos discovery motions require a reservation with the lead clerk before filing; law and motion and ex parte (Tuesdays) need no reservation. SF Super. Ct. Asbestos Department page
Complex Dept. 613: all motion hearing dates must be reserved by email before filing; one joint email to the clerk by 4 p.m. the court day before each hearing listing in-person and remote attendees and any court reporter. SF Super. Ct. Dept. 613 Complex Litigation Procedures (eff. Sept 1, 2026)
Matters noticed for hearing on an official court holiday will not be continued to the next day by the court or by stipulation; counsel must continue by stipulation or re-notice. LRSF 8.2(C)(3)
Law and Motion/Discovery ex parte hearings at 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday; schedule with the clerk at least 24 hours in advance. LRSF 9.0(A)
Ex parte (Law and Motion/Discovery): endorsed-filed moving papers to the clerk no later than 2 hours before the hearing. LRSF 9.0(A)
Family law ex parte: papers conventionally filed by 1:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing. LRSF 11.8(A)(2)(c)
Family law ex parte: copies of all papers to the other party by 10:00 a.m. the court day before. LRSF 11.8(A)(2)(d)
Family law: three court days before a hearing, a party must email the courtroom clerk whether the parties agree to vacate or continue. LRSF 11 (hearing procedures; subsection not reliably extracted)
Probate: a petition for probate set more than 30 days out requires a written declaration. LRSF 14.25
Interpreter: the requesting party must tell the court at least 3 days ahead if a court-provided certified interpreter is not needed. LRSF 10
Asbestos informal discovery conference: notice of the IDC date to involved parties by email at least 2 court days before; IDC letters also due 2 court days before. LRSF 20.1(C)
Juvenile dependency ex parte: application filed in Room 402 on or before the court day before the ex parte hearing; notice to counsel by telephone or email by 10:00 a.m. the court day before. LRSF 12.18(A)-(B)
Juvenile dependency WIC 388: within 24 hours of receiving the signed JV-183, the petitioner must give notice of the hearing and serve the petition on all parties and the HSA court office. LRSF 12.17
Juvenile dependency placement: in emergencies HSA must give notice within 48 hours after the child's removal from placement. LRSF 12.23(3)
Juvenile records (WIC 827): when a hearing is required it is set within 30 days of filing; documents not picked up within 60 days after notice of availability are destroyed. LRSF 12.19(B); 13.0(C)
Criminal appeals record (Rule 15) designation and transcript periods restate CRC 8.121 to 8.130 and 8.304 to 8.336 and are not separately modeled. LRSF 15.3-15.7
Criminal: motions in limine filed and served by trial assignment: Same-day deadline (0 days). LRSF 16.10(A)(1)
Traffic: request for traffic school after bail forfeiture (reconsideration): Trigger wording ambiguous; verify against full text of 17.2(B). LRSF 17.2(B)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): expert deposition requests: parties have no less than 2 court days to accept or decline an offered expert deposition; a responding party has no less than 4 court days to accept an unrequested offer; retaining party produces expert's file, notes and reports no later than 48 hours before the deposition. LRSF 20.1(B)(5)(b)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): initial joint defense and plaintiff motions in limine filed and served on the date the case is assigned to a trial department; trial briefs on the day of trial assignment or first trial appearance, whichever is earlier; no former testimony used at trial without 48 hours' notice. LRSF 20.3(A), (D), (E)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): expert witness discovery cutoff is 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the initial trial date (next open day if court closed that Friday). LRSF 20.1(B)(4)(a)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): plaintiff serves responses to Standard Request for Production of Documents and Things within 30 days after service of the complaint (or 10 days before plaintiff's first noticed deposition, whichever is earlier) (30 calendar days after: Service of the complaint). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(A)(2)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): plaintiff serves responses to Standard Request for Production 10 days before the date initially noticed for plaintiff's deposition (if earlier than 30 days after service of the complaint) (10 calendar days before: Date initially noticed for plaintiff's deposition). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(A)(2)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): earliest date plaintiff may propound Plaintiff's Case-Specific Standard Interrogatories: 10 days after service of summons and complaint on, or appearance by, that defendant (whichever first) (10 calendar days after: Service of summons and complaint on, or appearance by, the defendant (whichever first)). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(A)(4)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): Designated Defense Counsel forwards authorization forms and stipulations to plaintiff within 10 days after receipt of standard discovery responses (10 calendar days after: Receipt of plaintiff's standard discovery responses). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(A)(6)(a)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): plaintiff returns fully executed authorizations to Designated Defense Counsel within 30 days of receipt of the forms and stipulations (30 calendar days after: Receipt of authorization forms and stipulations from DDC). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(A)(6)(a)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): plaintiff signs and returns updated or facility-specific authorizations or forms within 10 days of receipt (10 calendar days after: Receipt of updated or additional authorizations from DDC). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(A)(6)(a)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): records obtained by authorization go to plaintiff's counsel first; reproduction service may provide copies to DDC no sooner than 21 days later unless notified in writing of an objection (plaintiff's objection window) (21 calendar days after: Reproduction service forwards records to plaintiff's counsel). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(A)(6)(b)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): preference cases (CCP 36 motion intended or filed): records provided to DDC no sooner than 7 days after delivery to plaintiff's counsel unless written objection (7 calendar days after: Delivery of records to plaintiff's counsel (preference case)). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(A)(6)(b)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): party provides dates and times for its expert's deposition within 5 court days of receipt of a written request (5 court days after: Receipt of written request for expert deposition). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(B)(5)(b)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): offering party makes good faith effort to give notice of expert deposition at least 6 court days before the deposition (6 court days before: Expert deposition date). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(B)(5)(b)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): experts may not be produced for deposition on less than 4 court days' notice (4 court days before: Expert deposition date). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(B)(5)(b)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): party offering its expert for deposition before any request is made gives notice at least 10 calendar days before the deposition (10 calendar days before: Expert deposition date (offered before any request)). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(B)(5)(b)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): objection to taking a retained expert's deposition remotely served within 5 court days after disclosure (non-preference) (5 court days after: Disclosure that expert will be offered remotely). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(B)(6)(b)(1)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): CCP 36 preference cases: objection to remote expert deposition within 3 court days after disclosure (3 court days after: Disclosure that expert will be offered remotely (preference granted)). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(B)(6)(b)(1)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): remote expert deposition: defending party provides expert's complete file and CV to any requesting party at least 2 court days before the deposition (2 court days before: Remote expert deposition date). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(B)(6)(b)(2)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): remote expert deposition: defending party notifies deposing party in writing 2 court days before if expert has no file or CV (2 court days before: Remote expert deposition date). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(B)(6)(b)(3)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): attorney electing to be personally present with a remotely deposed expert gives notice within 5 days after notice of the offered date, time and place (non-preference) (5 calendar days after: Notice of date, time and place expert is offered). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(B)(6)(b)(5)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): CCP 36 preference cases: election to be personally present with remotely deposed expert within 3 days after notice of offer (3 calendar days after: Notice of date, time and place expert is offered (preference granted)). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(B)(6)(b)(5)
Asbestos cases only (SF Asbestos Dept. 502, LRSF 20): notice of cancellation or change of a scheduled retained-expert deposition at least 2 court days before (else half-hour fee owed) (2 court days before: Scheduled expert deposition date). NOT MODELED: LRSF 20.1 is a local rule in a field CRC 3.20(a) preempts (discovery); listed so practitioners see it. LRSF 20.1(B)(6)(b)(8)
Asbestos: plaintiff serves responses to Standard Asbestos Case Interrogatories, Set 1 LRSF 20.1(A)(2)
Asbestos: responses to loss of consortium, wrongful death or friction standard interrogatories LRSF 20.1(A)(2)
Asbestos (non-preference): complete non-expert discovery LRSF 20.1(B)(4)
Asbestos: demand for expert exchange deemed served LRSF 20.1(B)(5)
Asbestos: expert depositions not earlier than 40 days before trial LRSF 20.1(B)(5)
Complex/mass tort: Asbestos Department (Dept. 502, Judge Victor Hwang) and SF Local Rule 20, Asbestos Litigation All asbestos actions governed by LRSF 20, which codifies prior Asbestos Department orders; motions and discovery Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. Dept. 502, ex parte Tuesdays 11:00 a.m. (CourtCall), master calendar jury Mondays 11:15 a.m. Dept. 206, OSC conference 1st Thursday, trial setting conference 3rd Thursday bimonthly; asbestos cases are excluded from the general trial calendar and continuance rules (LRSF 6.0). Source
Complex/mass tort: Complex Civil Litigation Departments 304 (Judge Ethan P. Schulman) and 613 (Judge Jeffrey S. Ross) Dept. 613 requires hearing reservation by email, CMC and IDC submissions 5 court days ahead, vacating hearings 10 court days ahead, IDC before any discovery motion (statutory motion-to-compel deadlines vacated and suspended), File&ServeXpress e-filing, and sealing motions 14 days before the related substantive motion. Source
Complex/mass tort: CEQA Department (CEQA cases provisionally complex) All CEQA cases assigned to a single designated CEQA judge for all purposes; party filing first pleading notifies all parties of initial CMC within 7 court days; joint CMC statement 5 court days before initial CMC. Source

Under Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.20, county rules cannot change statewide deadlines for pleadings, motions, discovery or ex parte applications; local rules that tried to were excluded from the calculator.

Official local rules

California pre-suit, housing and employment deadlines covered

Deadline	Period	Rule
FEHA employment complaint: file with the Civil Rights Department (3 years)	36 months after	Cal. Gov. Code 12960(e)(5), (b)
FEHA complaint: extension to 1 year after the aggrieved person turns 18	12 months after	Cal. Gov. Code 12960(e)(6)(D)
CRD complaint for Unruh / Ralph / Disabled Persons Act violations (1 year)	12 months after	Cal. Gov. Code 12960(e)(1)
CRD complaint for Gov. Code 11135 (state-funded program discrimination) (3 years)	36 months after	Cal. Gov. Code 12960(e)(3)
FEHA civil action: file within 1 year of the CRD right-to-sue notice	12 months after	Cal. Gov. Code 12965(c)(1)(D)
CRD 150-day mark: right-to-sue notice available on request if CRD has not sued	150 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 12965(c)(1)(A)
CRD must issue right-to-sue notice no later than 1 year after complaint	12 months after	Cal. Gov. Code 12965(c)(1)(A), (F)
CRD's own civil action (individual complaint): within 1 year after complaint filed	12 months after	Cal. Gov. Code 12965(a)(5)(C), (D)
CRD's own civil action on group/class or Ralph Act complaint: within 2 years	24 months after	Cal. Gov. Code 12965(a)(5)(A), (B)
EEOC charge (Title VII): 300 days in a deferral state such as California	300 days after	42 U.S.C. 2000e-5(e)(1)
EEOC charge (Title VII): 30 days after notice that state proceedings terminated (if earlier than 300 days)	30 days after	42 U.S.C. 2000e-5(e)(1)
EEOC charge (Title VII): 180 days where no state or local agency proceeding applies	180 days after	42 U.S.C. 2000e-5(e)(1)
EEOC 180-day mark: complainant may obtain right-to-sue notice	180 days after	42 U.S.C. 2000e-5(f)(1)
Title VII lawsuit: 90 days after EEOC right-to-sue notice	90 days after	42 U.S.C. 2000e-5(f)(1)
EEOC charge (ADEA age discrimination): 300 days in California	300 days after	29 U.S.C. 626(d)(1)(B)
EEOC charge (ADEA): 30 days after receipt of notice that state proceedings terminated (if earlier)	30 days after	29 U.S.C. 626(d)(1)(B)
ADEA lawsuit: earliest filing, 60 days after EEOC charge	60 days after	29 U.S.C. 626(d)(1)
ADEA lawsuit: 90 days after receipt of EEOC dismissal/termination notice	90 days after	29 U.S.C. 626(e)
PAGA lawsuit: earliest filing day (day 66 after the LWDA notice postmark, if LWDA does not act)	66 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(a)(2)(A), (c)(1)(D)
PAGA: LWDA investigation window, 120 calendar days after its decision to investigate	120 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(a)(2)(B), (c)(1)(E)
PAGA: small employer (<100 employees) confidential cure proposal to LWDA, 33 days	33 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(c)(2)(A)
PAGA: small employer completes cure and files sworn notification, no more than 45 days after cure conference	45 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(c)(2)(C)
PAGA: employer cure of Lab. Code 226 (wage statement) violation, 33 calendar days from notice postmark	33 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(c)(3)(A)
PAGA civil penalties: 1-year statute of limitations (CCP 340(a)), tolled during the notice period	12 months after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 340(a); Cal. Lab. Code 2699(c)(1), 2699.3(e)
PAGA early evaluation conference: no later than 70 days after the court's order	70 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(f)(3)(A)
PAGA early evaluation: employer serves proposed cure plan, 21 days after order	21 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(f)(3)(B)
PAGA early evaluation: plaintiff's confidential statement, no more than 21 days after service of employer's cure plan	21 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(f)(3)(E)
PAGA early evaluation: employer's evidence that cure is accomplished, 10 calendar days after evaluator accepts cure plan	10 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(f)(4)
Employment/consumer arbitration: drafting party must pay initiation fees within 30 days after due date	30 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 1281.97(a)
Employment/consumer arbitration: drafting party must pay continuation fees within 30 days after due date	30 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 1281.98(a)
Medical malpractice: earliest filing, 90 days after service of notice of intent to sue (CCP 364)	90 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 364(a), (c)
Medical malpractice: limitations extended 90 days from service of notice served in the last 90 days	90 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 364(d)
Medical malpractice: 1 year from discovery of injury (CCP 340.5)	12 months after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 340.5
Medical malpractice: 3-year outer limit from date of injury (CCP 340.5)	36 months after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 340.5
CEQA petition: 30 days after filing of Notice of Determination (EIR, negative declaration, other acts)	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167(b), (c), (e)
CEQA petition challenging an exemption: 35 days after filing of Notice of Exemption	35 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167(d)
CEQA petition: 180 days after project approval (or commencement) where no NOD/NOE filed or no determination made	180 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167(a), (d)
CEQA: personally serve record-preparation request and petition on agency within 10 business days of filing	10 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167.6(a)
CEQA: agency prepares and certifies record within 60 days after service of request	60 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167.6(b)(1)(A), (c)
CEQA: petitioner must request a hearing within 90 days of filing the petition	90 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167.4(a), (b)
CEQA: briefing to be completed within 90 days of the hearing request (absent good cause)	90 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167.4(c)
CEQA: furnish copy of petition (and any amended or supplemental pleading) to the Attorney General within 10 days after filing	10 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167.7; Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 388
CEQA: agency files notice of settlement meeting within 20 days of service of petition	20 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167.8(a)
CEQA: settlement meeting held within 45 days of service of petition	45 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167.8(a), (c)
CEQA: petitioner files and serves statement of issues within 30 days of notice of record certification	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167.8(f)
CEQA: respondent and real party file and serve statement of issues within 10 days of service of petitioner's statement	10 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167.8(f)
Mechanics lien (private works): preliminary notice within 20 days after first furnishing work	20 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 8204(a), 8200
Mechanics lien: direct contractor records claim of lien within 90 days after completion (no notice of completion/cessation recorded)	90 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 8412(a)
Mechanics lien: direct contractor records claim of lien within 60 days after owner records notice of completion or cessation	60 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 8412(b)
Mechanics lien: subcontractor/supplier/laborer records claim of lien within 90 days after completion (no notice recorded)	90 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 8414(b)(1)
Mechanics lien: subcontractor/supplier/laborer records claim of lien within 30 days after owner records notice of completion or cessation	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 8414(b)(2)
Owner may record notice of completion on or within 15 days after completion	15 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 8182(a), (d)
Owner gives copy of recorded notice of completion/cessation to direct contractor and preliminary-notice claimants within 10 days	10 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 8190(a), (c)
Mechanics lien: action to enforce (foreclose) lien within 90 days after recording claim of lien	90 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 8460(a)
Mechanics lien with recorded extension of credit: suit no later than 1 year after completion (outer limit)	12 months after	Cal. Civ. Code 8460(b)
Private works stop payment notice: earliest enforcement action, 10 days after giving notice	10 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 8550(a)
Private works stop payment notice: enforcement action within 90 days after the time to give the notice expires	90 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 8550(b), (d), 8508(b)
Private works stop payment notice: notice of commencement of enforcement action within 5 days	5 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 8550(e)
Private works payment bond recorded before completion: suit on bond within 6 months after completion	6 months after	Cal. Civ. Code 8610
Public works stop payment notice: within 30 days after recording of notice of completion, acceptance, or cessation	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 9356(a)
Public works stop payment notice: within 90 days after cessation or completion if no notice recorded	90 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 9356(b)
Public works stop payment notice: earliest enforcement action, 10 days after giving notice	11 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 9502(a)
Public works stop payment notice: enforcement action within 90 days after the 9356 period expires	90 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 9502(b), (d)
Public works payment bond: action within 6 months after the period to give a stop payment notice expires	6 months after	Cal. Civ. Code 9558
Public works payment bond: written notice to surety and principal within 15 days after recording of notice of completion (no preliminary notice given)	15 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 9560(b), (c)
Public works payment bond: written notice to surety and principal within 75 days after completion if no notice of completion recorded	75 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 9560(b)
CLRA: earliest damages action, 30 days after pre-suit notice and demand	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1782(a), (b)
CLRA: amend injunctive-relief complaint to add damages, not less than 30 days after commencement (and after notice)	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1782(d)
Attorney fee arbitration (MFAA): client requests arbitration within 30 days after receipt of attorney's notice of right to arbitrate	30 days after	Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 6201(a)
Attorney fee arbitration (MFAA): reject non-binding award and seek trial within 30 days after service of notice of award	30 days after	Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 6204(a), (b), (c); 6203(b)
Attorney fee arbitration: defendants' responsive pleading 30 days after service of plaintiff's rejection of award	30 days after	Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 6204(b)
Attorney fee arbitration: defendants' responsive pleading 30 days after filing of defendant's rejection of award	30 days after	Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 6204(b)
SB 800: builder acknowledges homeowner's notice of claim in writing within 14 days after receipt	14 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 913; 915
SB 800: builder provides plans, maintenance, product and warranty documents within 30 days of homeowner's written request	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 912(a)-(d), (i)
SB 800: builder completes initial inspection and testing within 14 days after acknowledging the claim	14 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 916(a), (d)
SB 800: builder specifies in writing reasons for a second inspection within 3 days after the initial inspection	3 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 916(c)
SB 800: second inspection or testing completed within 40 days of the initial inspection	40 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 916(c)
SB 800: builder's written offer to repair within 30 days of the initial (or second) inspection	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 917; 920
SB 800: homeowner authorizes repair (or requests alternative contractors) within 30 days of receiving the offer	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 918
SB 800: builder's additional noninvasive inspection within 20 days of homeowner's election of alternative contractors	20 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 918
SB 800: builder presents choice of alternative contractors within 35 days after homeowner's request	35 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 918
SB 800: homeowner authorizes builder or an alternative contractor within 20 days after the presentation	20 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 918
SB 800: pre-repair mediation to occur within 15 days after the builder receives the request to mediate	15 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 919
SB 800: repair commenced within 14 days of homeowner's acceptance	14 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 921(a)
SB 800: repair commenced within 14 days of homeowner's selection of an alternative contractor	14 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 921(a)
SB 800: repair commenced within 7 days of the mediation	7 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 921(a)
SB 800: repair commenced within 5 days after a required permit is obtained	5 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 921(a)
SB 800: limitations period extended to 100 days after the repair is completed	100 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 927
SB 800: limitations period extended to 45 days after the builder's time to respond expired (no acknowledgment, opt-out, or no inspection request)	45 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 927
SB 800: limitations extended to 100 days after completion of builder's alternative nonadversarial procedure	100 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 927
SB 800: limitations extended to 100 days after builder's alternative procedure is deemed unenforceable	100 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 927
SB 800: post-repair mediation to occur within 15 days after the request is received	15 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 928
Prop 65: earliest date to commence a private enforcement action (more than 60 days after 60-day notice)	61 days after	Cal. Health & Saf. Code 25249.7(d)(1), (d)(2)
Prop 65: alleged violator's special compliance (correct, agree to pay penalty, notify) within 14 days after service of notice	14 days after	Cal. Health & Saf. Code 25249.7(k)(2)
Prop 65: alleged violator delivers special-compliance civil penalty within 30 days of service of notice	30 days after	Cal. Health & Saf. Code 25249.7(k)(3)
Prop 65: noticing party remits Fund share of special-compliance penalty within 30 days of receipt	30 days after	Cal. Health & Saf. Code 25249.7(k)(3)
Song-Beverly 1794(e): manufacturer avoids civil penalty by replacing/repurchasing within 30 days of service of buyer's written notice	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1794(e)(3), (4)
Lemon law (CCP 871.24, opt-in manufacturers): earliest action seeking 1794(c) civil penalties, at least 30 days after pre-suit notice	30 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 871.24(a), (d), (h), (k)
Lemon law (CCP 871.24): manufacturer's offer of restitution or replacement within 30 days after receipt of pre-suit notice	30 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 871.24(e)(1)(A), (g)(1)
Lemon law (CCP 871.24): restitution or replacement completed within 60 days of receipt of pre-suit notice (and consumer possession period if offer made)	60 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 871.24(e)(1)(B), (g)(2); 871.25
Lemon law (CCP 871.21, opt-in manufacturers): action within 1 year after the applicable express warranty expires	12 months after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 871.21(a), (c)
Lemon law (CCP 871.21, opt-in manufacturers): outer limit, 6 years after original delivery of the vehicle	72 months after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 871.21(b), (c)
Lemon law (CCP 871.26): initial disclosures and documents within 60 days after the answer is filed	60 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 871.26
Lemon law (CCP 871.26): initial 2-hour depositions of plaintiff and defendant/PMQ within 120 days after the answer is filed	120 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 871.26
Lemon law (CCP 871.26): schedule mediation within 90 days after the answer is filed	90 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 871.26
Lemon law (CCP 871.26): mediation to occur within 150 days after the answer is filed	150 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 871.26
Lemon law (CCP 871.26(j)): sanction for disclosure or deposition noncompliance paid within 15 business days	15 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 871.26(j)(1), (2)
Lemon law (CCP 871.26(j)(5)): sanctioned attorney reports sanction to the State Bar within 30 days (if court so requires)	30 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 871.26(j)(5)
Lemon law (CCP 871.27(g)(2)): manufacturer completes agreed restitution/replacement within 30 days of receipt of signed release ($50/day penalty after)	30 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 871.27(g)(2)
Lemon law (CCP 871.27(g)(3)): manufacturer expedites payoff, attorney fee and penalty funds within one business day of vehicle return	1 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 871.27(g)(3)
Lemon law (CCP 871.27(e)): lease extension and residual payments count toward civil penalty only if made within 30 days after pre-suit notice (earlier controls)	30 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 871.27(e)(3), (4)
Lemon law (CCP 871.27(e)): lease extension and residual payments count toward civil penalty only if made within 30 days after filing suit (earlier controls)	30 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 871.27(e)(3), (4)
Certificate of merit (architect, engineer, land surveyor negligence): file the consultation certificate within 60 days after filing the complaint when SOL certificate was used	60 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 411.35(a), (b)(2), (f), (g)
Nonjudicial foreclosure (small servicer, Civ. Code 2923.5): earliest date to record notice of default, 30 days after initial borrower contact or after due diligence is satisfied	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2923.5(a)(1), (f), (g)
Nonjudicial foreclosure (servicers other than small servicers, Civ. Code 2923.55): earliest date to record notice of default, 30 days after initial borrower contact or after due diligence is satisfied	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2923.55(a), (g), (h)
Pre-NOD outreach: servicer must schedule the borrower's requested follow-up meeting to occur within 14 days	14 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2923.5(a)(2)(A); 2923.55(b)(2)(A)
Pre-NOD due diligence: certified letter (return receipt) may be sent if borrower does not respond within two weeks after the three telephone attempts	14 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2923.5(e)(3); 2923.55(f)(3)
Nonjudicial foreclosure: notice of sale may be given only after three months have elapsed from recording of the notice of default	3 months after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924(a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4)
Nonjudicial foreclosure: notice of sale posted (public place and on property), first published, and recorded at least 20 days before the sale date	20 days before	Cal. Civ. Code 2924f(b)(1)-(4)
Nonjudicial foreclosure (1-4 unit residential, first lien): beneficiary provides fair market value to trustee at least 10 days before the initially scheduled sale (67 percent minimum bid at first sale)	10 days before	Cal. Civ. Code 2924f(f)(1), (3), (5)
Nonjudicial foreclosure (1-4 unit, first lien): if unsold at first sale (67 percent floor), trustee postpones the sale at least seven days	7 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924f(f)(2)
Nonjudicial foreclosure (1-4 unit residential): trustor's listing agreement must be RECEIVED by trustee at least five business days before the scheduled sale to obtain a one-time 45-day postponement	5 days before	Cal. Civ. Code 2924f(e)(1)
Nonjudicial foreclosure (1-4 unit): after timely listing agreement, sale may not be conducted until an additional 45 days after the scheduled sale date	45 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924f(e)(1)
Nonjudicial foreclosure (1-4 unit, already postponed for listing): copy of qualifying purchase agreement must be RECEIVED by trustee at least five business days before the scheduled sale	5 days before	Cal. Civ. Code 2924f(e)(3), (e)(4)
Nonjudicial foreclosure (1-4 unit): after timely purchase agreement, sale postponed to at least 45 days after trustee received the purchase agreement	45 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924f(e)(3)
Nonjudicial foreclosure: postponements may not exceed a total of 365 days from the sale date in the notice of sale; beyond that a new notice of sale is required	365 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924g(c)(1), (c)(2)
Nonjudicial foreclosure: postponed sale (court action/injunction/stay) may not be conducted sooner than the 7th day after dismissal of the action (alternative 1 of 2, whichever is earlier)	7 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924g(d)(1)
Nonjudicial foreclosure: postponed sale may not be conducted sooner than the 7th day after expiration or termination of the injunction, restraining order, or (non-bankruptcy) stay (alternative 2 of 2, whichever is earlier)	7 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924g(d)(1), (e)
Nonjudicial foreclosure: sale postponed for force majeure (no access to sale location) is postponed seven calendar days, same time and location	7 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924g(a)(2)(B), (c)(1)(E), (f)
Nonjudicial foreclosure (owner-occupied 1-4 unit, first lien): written notice to borrower of new sale date within 5 business days after a postponement of at least 10 business days	5 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924(a)(5); 2924.15(a)
Nonjudicial foreclosure: right to reinstate (cure monetary default) ends five business days before the scheduled sale date	6 days before	Cal. Civ. Code 2924c(e)
Nonjudicial foreclosure: beneficiary executes and delivers notice of rescission to trustee within 21 days after reinstatement	21 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924c(a)(2)
Nonjudicial foreclosure: trustee records notice of rescission within 30 days of receiving it and all allowable fees and costs	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924c(a)(2)
Nonjudicial foreclosure of owner-occupied single-family residence securing an Unruh Act retail installment contract: if default uncured 30 days after NOD recordation, trustee mails 'YOU ARE IN DEFAULT' statement	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924f(c)(1), (c)(3)
Trustee's sale (1-4 units): prospective owner-occupant winning bidder submits affidavit or declaration at the sale or by 5 p.m. the next business day	1 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924m(c)(1), (a)(1)
Trustee's sale (1-4 units): eligible tenant buyer or eligible bidder's nonbinding written notice of intent to bid (or 15-day bid) must be received by trustee by 5 p.m. on the 15th day after the sale	15 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924m(c)(2), (c)(3)(A)(iii)(I)
Trustee's sale (1-4 units): bid by eligible tenant buyers (matching) or eligible bidder (exceeding) must be received by trustee by 5 p.m. on the 45th day after the sale (if notice of intent was timely submitted)	45 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924m(c)(3)(A)(iii)(II), (c)(4)(A)(iii), (c)(4)(B)
Trustee's sale (1-4 units): trustee posts sale date, high bid and trustee address on website and phone line within 48 hours after the sale	2 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924m(e)(1), (e)(2), (e)(4)
Trustee's sale won by an eligible bidder (2924m): trustee electronically reports sale details and trustee's deed to the Attorney General within 15 days of the sale being deemed final	15 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924m(i)
Trustee's sale: prospective owner-occupant must occupy the property as primary residence within 60 days of the trustee's deed being recorded (and maintain occupancy at least one year)	60 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924m(a)(1)(A)-(B), (g)
Trustee's sale: record trustee's deed within 21 calendar days after sale for the sale to be deemed perfected as of 8 a.m. on the sale date	21 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924h(c)
Trustee's sale with eligible bidder notice of intent (2924m): record trustee's deed within 60 calendar days after sale for perfection as of 8 a.m. on the sale date	60 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2924h(c)
Deficiency judgment action after nonjudicial (power of sale) foreclosure: must be brought within three months of the trustee's sale	3 months after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 580a
HOA assessment becomes delinquent 15 days after it is due (unless the declaration provides a longer period)	15 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 5650(b)
HOA delinquent assessment: interest (max 12 percent) may run commencing 30 days after the assessment became due	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 5650(b)(3)
HOA assessment lien: earliest date to record the notice of delinquent assessment, 30 days after the certified-mail pre-lien notice	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 5660
HOA assessment collection: owner mails written request to meet with board about a payment plan within 15 days of the postmark of the pre-lien notice (to trigger the 45-day meeting requirement)	15 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 5665(a), (b)
HOA assessment collection: board meets with owner in executive session within 45 days of the postmark of a timely payment-plan request	45 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 5665(b)
HOA assessment lien: mail copy of recorded notice of delinquent assessment by certified mail to every owner no later than 10 calendar days after recordation	10 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 5675(e)
HOA assessment lien: may be enforced (judicial or trustee sale) only after expiration of 30 days following recording of the lien	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 5700(a)
HOA foreclosure: board vote approving foreclosure of the assessment lien must take place at least 30 days before any public sale	30 days before	Cal. Civ. Code 5705(c)
HOA assessment lien: record lien release or notice of rescission and give owner a copy within 21 days of payment of the sums in the notice of delinquent assessment	21 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 5685(a)
HOA assessment lien recorded in error: record release or rescission and give owner a declaration of error within 21 calendar days	21 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 5685(b)
HOA pre-suit ADR (Davis-Stirling): party served with a Request for Resolution has 30 days following service to accept or reject (silence = rejection)	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 5935(a)(3), (b), (c)
HOA pre-suit ADR (Davis-Stirling): if Request for Resolution is accepted, ADR must be completed within 90 days after the initiating party receives the acceptance	90 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 5940(a)
HOA discipline or damage-charge hearing: board gives member written notice at least 10 days before the meeting	10 days before	Cal. Civ. Code 5855(a), (b)
HOA discipline or damage charge imposed: board gives member written notice of the decision within 14 days following the action	14 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 5855(f), (g)
HOA nonjudicial foreclosure: owner's right of redemption ends 90 days after the sale	90 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 5715(b)
HOA assessment lien under $1,800: foreclosure permitted once the secured assessments are more than 12 months delinquent	12 months after	Cal. Civ. Code 5720(b)(2), (c)(1)
Time-limited demand (CCP 999.1): earliest permissible expiration, demand sent by email, fax, or certified mail (30 days)	30 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 999.1(a)
Time-limited demand (CCP 999.1): earliest permissible expiration, demand sent by (non-certified) mail (33 days)	33 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 999.1(a)
Arbitration: proposed neutral arbitrator's written disclosures due 10 calendar days after service of notice of proposed nomination or appointment	10 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 1281.9(b)
Arbitration: notice of disqualification of proposed neutral arbitrator, 15 calendar days after service of disclosure statement	15 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 1281.91(b)(1), (c)
Arbitration: notice of disqualification when proposed neutral arbitrator fails to make timely disclosure, 15 calendar days after the failure	15 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 1281.91(a), (c)
Arbitration (default CAA rule): neutral arbitrator's notice of hearing served at least 7 days before hearing	7 days before	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 1282.2(a)(1)
Arbitration (default CAA rule, over $50,000 on written notice): notice of hearing at least 60 days before hearing	60 days before	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 1282.2(a)(2)
Arbitration (default CAA rule, 60-day notice cases): demand for exchange of witness and document lists within 15 days of receipt of hearing notice	15 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 1282.2(a)(2)(A)
Arbitration (default CAA rule, 60-day notice cases): responding party's witness and document lists 15 days after the demand	15 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 1282.2(a)(2)(B)
Vehicle repossession: notice of intent to dispose must be given within 60 days of repossession or surrender to preserve deficiency liability	60 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2983.2(a)
Vehicle repossession: buyer's redemption (and any reinstatement) period ends 15 days after notice of intent is given or mailed; earliest disposition date	15 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2983.2(a)(1), (2), (6)
Vehicle repossession: redemption period and earliest disposition 20 days after mailing when mailed from or to an address outside California	20 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2983.2(a)(6)
Vehicle repossession: redemption and reinstatement periods extended by 10 days on buyer's timely written request (25 days after notice)	25 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2983.2(a)(3)
Vehicle repossession sale with surplus: return surplus (and accounting) to buyer within 45 days after the sale	45 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2983.2(b), (c)
Vehicle repossession: written accounting of disposition due 45 days after buyer's written request (request within one year after disposition)	45 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2983.2(b)
Bad check (Civ. Code 1719): drawer has 30 days from mailing of certified-mail demand to pay check, service charge, and mailing costs before treble damages	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1719(a)(2)
Libel in news publication or slander by radio (Civ. Code 48a): serve correction demand within 20 days after knowledge of publication to preserve general damages	20 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 48a(a)
Civ. Code 48a: publisher's correction must appear in a regular issue or broadcast within 3 weeks after service of the demand	21 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 48a(b)
CCPA data breach (Civ. Code 1798.150): 30-day written notice and cure period before suing for statutory damages; earliest filing date	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1798.150(b)
Deed of trust paid off: beneficiary must deliver request for full reconveyance (with note and deed of trust) to trustee within 30 calendar days after satisfaction	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2941(b)(1)
Deed of trust paid off: trustee must execute and record full reconveyance within 21 calendar days after receiving the request, documents, and fees	21 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2941(b)(1)(A)
Reconveyance not recorded 60 calendar days after satisfaction: on trustor's written request, beneficiary substitutes trustee and issues full reconveyance	60 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2941(b)(2)
Reconveyance not recorded 75 calendar days after satisfaction: title insurance company may record a release of obligation (after 10 days' mailed notice)	75 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2941(b)(3)
Mortgage (not deed of trust) satisfied: mortgagee must execute and record certificate of discharge within 30 days	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2941(a)
Medical services arbitration agreement (CCP 1295): patient may rescind by written notice within 30 days of signature	30 days after	Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 1295(c)
Subcontractor's written election to defend general contractor's tendered claim: within a reasonable time and no later than 30 days after receipt of tender	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2782.05(e)(1)
Subcontractor electing to pay instead of defend: pay reasonable allocated share of defense fees within 30 days of receipt of each invoice	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2782.05(e)(2)
General contractor's reallocation of defense fees among subcontractors: within 30 days following final resolution of the claim, on subcontractor's request	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2782.05(f)
Professional licensing citation or fine (DCA boards): written request for hearing within 30 days of issuance of the citation or assessment	30 days after	Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 125.9(b)(4)
Professional licensing citation (uncontested): pay fine or comply with order of abatement within 30 days of the assessment or order	30 days after	Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 125.9(b)(5)
UCC Article 9 (non-consumer transaction): notification of disposition sent 10 or more days before the earliest disposition time is deemed reasonable (safe harbor)	10 days before	Cal. Com. Code 9612(a), (b)
Personnel file: employer must make records available (and provide copy) within 30 calendar days of written request	30 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 1198.5(b)(1) (amended by Stats. 2025, ch. 654 (SB 513), eff. Jan. 1, 2026)
Personnel file: outer limit if parties agree in writing to a later date (35 calendar days from receipt)	35 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 1198.5(b)(1)
Wage statement / payroll records request (Lab. Code 226(b)): employer must comply within 21 calendar days of the request	21 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 226(c)
Challenge to general/specific plan, zoning ordinance, development agreement, variance, CUP or permit condition: commence AND serve legislative body within 90 days after decision	90 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 65009(c)(1) (amended by Stats. 2024, ch. 270 (AB 2117), eff. Jan. 1, 2025)
Housing element challenge: additional window, commence and serve within 60 days after HCD reports its findings	60 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 65009(c)(2)
Subdivision Map Act challenge: commence action and effect service of summons within 90 days after the decision	90 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 66499.37
Coastal Commission decision or action: petition for writ of mandate (CCP 1094.5) within 60 days after the decision becomes final	60 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 30801(a)
Housing Accountability Act: file and serve petition within 90 days from effective date of local agency decision (alternative 1)	90 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 65589.5(m)(1) (amended by Stats. 2025, ch. 789 (SB 838), eff. Jan. 1, 2026)
Housing Accountability Act: file and serve petition within 90 days from expiration of the 65589.5(h)(5)(B) time periods (alternative 2)	90 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 65589.5(m)(1)
Residential security deposit: itemized statement and refund of remainder no later than 21 calendar days after tenant vacates	21 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1950.5(h)(1) (amended by Stats. 2025, ch. 340 (AB 414), eff. Jan. 1, 2026)
Security deposit: final itemization and documents within 14 calendar days after completing repair or receiving vendor documentation (good-faith estimate used)	14 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1950.5(h)(3)
Security deposit: earliest date for the tenant-requested initial (pre-move-out) inspection (two weeks before termination)	14 days before	Cal. Civ. Code 1950.5(f)(1)
Change of terms of month-to-month tenancy (Civ. Code 827(a)): earliest effective date, not less than 30 days after notice	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 827(a)(1) (amended by Stats. 2024, ch. 1015 (SB 1103), eff. Jan. 1, 2025)
Rent increase of 10% or less (Civ. Code 827(b)(2)): earliest effective date, at least 30 days after notice delivered	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 827(b)(1), (2)
Rent increase over 10% within 12 months (Civ. Code 827(b)(3)): earliest effective date, at least 90 days after notice delivered	90 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 827(b)(3)(A)
California Public Records Act: agency determination and notice within 10 days from receipt of request	10 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 7922.535(a) (amended by Stats. 2025, ch. 34 (AB 370), eff. Jan. 1, 2026)
Public Records Act: outer limit if agency gives written notice of unusual-circumstances extension (10 + 14 days from receipt)	24 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 7922.535(b), (c)
Pre-filing medical records (Evid. Code 1158): provider must make records available within 5 days after presentation of patient authorization	5 days after	Cal. Evid. Code 1158(b), (d)
Patient records: provider must permit inspection within 5 working days after receipt of request	5 days after	Cal. Health & Saf. Code 123110(a) (amended by Stats. 2023, ch. 294 (SB 815), eff. Jan. 1, 2024)
Patient records: provider must transmit copies within 15 days after receiving the request	15 days after	Cal. Health & Saf. Code 123110(b)(1)
Patient records requested under HSC 123110(d) (benefit claim or appeal): copies transmitted within 30 days after written request	30 days after	Cal. Health & Saf. Code 123110(e)
Cal-WARN: written notice at least 60 days before a mass layoff, relocation, or termination order takes effect	60 days before	Cal. Lab. Code 1401(a) (amended by Stats. 2025, ch. 229 (SB 617), eff. Jan. 1, 2026)
Waiting time penalties (Lab. Code 203(a)): last day on which the daily penalty can accrue (30 days after final wages were due)	30 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 203(a)
Action to enforce zoning consistency with general plan (Gov. Code 65860): commence AND serve legislative body within 90 days	90 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 65860(b) (amended by Stats. 2023, ch. 748 (AB 821), eff. Jan. 1, 2024)
Mitigation Fee Act: protest fees, dedications or exactions within 90 days after imposition (or at approval)	90 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 66020(a), (d)(1)
Mitigation Fee Act: action to set aside fees or exactions within 180 days after delivery of the agency's notice	180 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 66020(d)(2)
Challenge to ordinance/resolution adopting or modifying a fee, capacity charge or service charge (Gov. Code 66022): commence within 120 days of effective date	120 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 66022(a), (b), (c)
Tentative map: appeal advisory agency or appeal board action to appeal board or legislative body within 10 days after the action	10 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 66452.5(a)(2), (b)(1), (d)(1) (amended by Stats. 2021, ch. 106 (SB 414), eff. Jan. 1, 2022)
Tenant retaliation (Civ. Code 1942.5(a)): end of 180-day period during which landlord may not evict, raise rent, or decrease services	180 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1942.5(a) (amended by Stats. 2021, ch. 27 (AB 832), eff. June 28, 2021)
Tenant victim of abuse or crime (Civ. Code 1946.7): last day to give 14-day notice to terminate (180 days after order, report, or act)	180 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1946.7(d) (amended by Stats. 2022, ch. 558 (SB 1017), eff. Jan. 1, 2023)
Tenant victim termination (Civ. Code 1946.7(e)): rent owed for no more than 14 calendar days after notice is given	14 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1946.7(e)
Notice of belief of abandonment (Civ. Code 1951.3), personally served: earliest lease termination date (15 days)	15 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1951.3(c)
Notice of belief of abandonment (Civ. Code 1951.3), mailed: earliest lease termination date (18 days after deposit in mail)	18 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1951.3(c)
Landlord entry (Civ. Code 1954): mail the written notice at least 6 days before intended entry (presumed reasonable)	6 days before	Cal. Civ. Code 1954(d)(1) (amended by Stats. 2018, ch. 445 (SB 721), eff. Jan. 1, 2019)
Tenant property left after vacating (Civ. Code 1965): tenant's written request for surrender within 18 days of vacating	18 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1965(a)(1)
Civ. Code 1965: landlord's written demand for removal and storage costs within 5 days after actual receipt of tenant's surrender request	5 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1965(a)(3)
Notice of right to reclaim abandoned property (Civ. Code 1983, 1984, 1985), personally delivered: earliest claim deadline (15 days)	15 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1983(b); 1984; 1985
Notice of right to reclaim abandoned property (Civ. Code 1983, 1984, 1985), mailed: earliest claim deadline (18 days after deposit in mail)	18 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1983(b); 1984; 1985
Mobilehome park tenancy termination (Civ. Code 798.55(b)): earliest end of the not-less-than-60-day period to sell or remove the home	60 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 798.55(b)(1)
Mobilehome termination: mail copy of notice to legal owner, junior lienholders, and registered owner within 10 days after notice to homeowner	10 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 798.55(b)(1)
Mobilehome rule violation (Civ. Code 798.56(a)(4)): homeowner's 7 days after written notice to comply before violation is a ground for termination	7 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 798.56(a)(4) (amended by Stats. 2025, ch. 67 (AB 1170), eff. Jan. 1, 2026)
Mobilehome nonpayment (Civ. Code 798.56(a)(5)(A)): end of 5-day unpaid period (due date excluded); 3-day notice may be given only after this date	5 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 798.56(a)(5)(A)
Brown Act cure-or-correct demand (Gov. Code 54960.1): written demand within 90 days from date of action	90 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 54960.1(b), (c)(1)
Brown Act cure-or-correct demand: 30 days if action taken in open session but in violation of agenda requirements (Gov. Code 54954.2)	30 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 54960.1(c)(1)
Brown Act: legislative body must cure/correct or decline in writing within 30 days of receipt of demand (inaction deemed refusal)	30 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 54960.1(c)(2), (3)
Brown Act: commence action within 15 days of receipt of written notice of decision to cure or not cure (alternative 1)	15 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 54960.1(c)(4)
Brown Act: commence action within 15 days of expiration of the 30-day cure period (alternative 2)	15 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 54960.1(c)(3), (4)
Brown Act past-practice challenge (Gov. Code 54960.2): submit cease and desist letter within 9 months of alleged violation	9 months after	Cal. Gov. Code 54960.2(a)(1), (2)
Brown Act: legislative body may respond to cease and desist letter within 30 days of receiving it	30 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 54960.2(b)
Brown Act past-practice suit: within 60 days of receipt of body's response (other than unconditional commitment) (alternative 1)	60 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 54960.2(a)(4)
Brown Act past-practice suit: within 60 days of expiration of the 30-day response period (alternative 2)	60 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 54960.2(a)(4)
Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act: action to void state body action (Gov. Code 11130.3) within 90 days from date of action	90 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 11130.3(a)
POBR (Gov. Code 3304(f)): agency must notify officer in writing of decision to impose discipline within 30 days of its decision	30 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 3304(f)
POBR (Gov. Code 3306): officer has 30 days to file written response to adverse comment in personnel file	30 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 3306
Property tax refund suit (Rev. & Tax. Code 5141(a)): commence within 6 months after board rejects the refund claim	6 months after	Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code 5141(a)
Property tax refund (Rev. & Tax. Code 5141(b)): earliest date claimant may treat claim as rejected and sue if no notice of action mailed (6 months after filing)	6 months after	Cal. Rev. & Tax. Code 5141(b)
Judicial administrative records (CRC 10.500): judicial branch entity determines disclosability within 10 calendar days from receipt of request	10 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 10.500(e)(6)
Judicial administrative records: outer limit with written unusual-circumstances extension (10 + 14 calendar days)	24 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 10.500(e)(8)
Holder: earliest day to dispose of the repossessed vehicle (day 16, after the 15-day redemption period)	15 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 2983.2(a)(1), (2), (6)
Consumer: earliest day to sue for CCPA statutory damages (day 31, after the 30-day cure period)	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1798.150(b)
CEQA petition: serve the named real party in interest not later than 20 business days after service on the public agency	20 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167.6.5(a)
CEQA petition: public agency provides list of responsible and trustee agencies not later than 10 business days after service	10 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167.6.5(b)
CEQA petition: petitioner notifies responsible and trustee agencies within 15 days of receiving the agency's list	15 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167.6.5(c)
Debt buyer: provide required debt information and documents within 15 calendar days of the debtor's written request, or cease collection	15 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1788.52(c)
Fire/standard-form property policy: sworn proof of loss due within 60 days after the loss (unless extended in writing by insurer)	60 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 2071(a) (standard form, Requirements in case loss occurs)
Fire policy: mortgagee proof of loss within 60 days after notice of insured's failure to render proof	60 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 2071(a) (standard form, Mortgagee interests and obligations)
Fire/property claim: insurer must provide claim-related documents within 15 calendar days after insured's request	15 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 2071(a) (standard form, Requirements in case loss occurs)
Property claim after covered loss: insurer must provide complete policy copy within 30 calendar days after request	30 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 2071(a) (standard form); 2084(a)
Fire/property policy appraisal: each side must select an appraiser and notify the other within 20 days of the written appraisal request	20 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 2071(a) (standard form, Appraisal)
Fire/property policy appraisal: if the appraisers fail for 15 days to agree on an umpire, either side may ask a judge to select one	15 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 2071(a) (standard form, Appraisal)
Fire/property policy: insurer must give notice of election to repair, rebuild or replace within 30 days after receipt of proof of loss	30 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 2071(a) (standard form, Company's options)
Fire/property policy: loss payable 60 days after proof of loss received and loss ascertained (agreement or appraisal award filed)	60 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 2071(a) (standard form, When loss payable)
Fire insurance: payment due within 30 days after amount of loss and liability agreed in writing; interest from day 31	30 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 2057
Replacement cost claim: insured has at least 12 months from first actual cash value payment to collect full replacement cost	12 months after	Cal. Ins. Code 2051.5(b)(1)(A) (amended by Stats. 2025, ch. 542 (SB 495), eff. Jan. 1, 2026)
Replacement cost claim, state-of-emergency loss: at least 36 months from first actual cash value payment to collect full replacement cost	36 months after	Cal. Ins. Code 2051.5(b)(1)(B)
State-of-emergency loss: insurer may not require proof of loss sooner than 100 days after the loss	100 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 2051.5(b)(3)(A)
Disability (non-health) claim: insurer must send written list of missing information within 30 calendar days after receipt of claim, or interest runs from day 31	30 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 10111.2(b)
Disability (non-health) claim: liability determination and payment within 30 calendar days after insurer has all needed information	30 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 10111.2(a), (c)
Life / accidental death policy: proceeds not paid within 30 days after death bear interest from date of death	30 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 10172.5(a)
Uninsured motorist (unknown driver): sworn statement to insurer within 30 days after the police/CHP report	30 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 11580.2(b)(2)
UM claim pending: insurer must give unrepresented insured written notice of the statute of limitations at least 30 days before it expires	30 days before	Cal. Ins. Code 11580.2(k)
UM arbitration: insured must furnish wage-loss information or medical record releases within 10 days of a renewed (subd. (o)) request	10 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 11580.2(o)
UM arbitration: insurer-arranged medical exam under subd. (o) must be set not later than 20 days after request (and not sooner than 10 days unless insured agrees)	20 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 11580.2(o)
UM arbitration: last day for insurer to make subd. (o) wage/medical/exam request (more than 30 days before arbitration commences)	31 days before	Cal. Ins. Code 11580.2(o)
UM claim: interrogatories, RFAs and deposition notices may be served without leave of court only after 20 days from the accident	20 days after	Cal. Ins. Code 11580.2(f)(3), (f)(6)
Fair Claims regs: complete response to claimant communication within 15 calendar days	15 days after	Cal. Code Regs., tit. 10, 2695.5(b)
Fair Claims regs: acknowledge claim, provide forms and begin investigation within 15 calendar days after notice of claim	15 days after	Cal. Code Regs., tit. 10, 2695.5(e)
Fair Claims regs: accept or deny claim within 40 calendar days after proof of claim	40 days after	Cal. Code Regs., tit. 10, 2695.7(b)
Fair Claims regs: if claim not yet determined, written status notice every 30 calendar days	30 days after	Cal. Code Regs., tit. 10, 2695.7(c)(1)
Fair Claims regs: accept/deny period extended to 80 calendar days for suspected fraudulent claim	80 days after	Cal. Code Regs., tit. 10, 2695.7(k)(1)
Fair Claims regs: insurer must give unrepresented claimant written notice of a limitations period at least 60 days before it expires	60 days before	Cal. Code Regs., tit. 10, 2695.7(f)
Fair Claims regs: first-party uninsured motorist claim, limitations notice at least 30 days before expiration	30 days before	Cal. Code Regs., tit. 10, 2695.7(f)
Fair Claims regs: tender payment within 30 calendar days after accepting claim (and receiving any needed release)	30 days after	Cal. Code Regs., tit. 10, 2695.7(h)
Auto total loss (first party): insured has 35 calendar days after receiving payment or final offer to notify insurer that no comparable vehicle can be bought for the settlement	35 days after	Cal. Code Regs., tit. 10, 2695.8(c)
Auto first-party claim: insurer electing to inspect must request and inspect within 6 business days after notice of claim	6 court days after	Cal. Code Regs., tit. 10, 2695.8(e)(4)(B)1., 2.
Lien sale of low-value vehicle (Veh. 22851.8): owner/interested party must return Declaration of Opposition within 10 days of mailing of notice	10 days after	Cal. Veh. Code 22851.8(c)(3)(D),
Lien sale of low-value vehicle: after timely Declaration of Opposition, lienholder must sue within 20 days of mailing of notice	20 days after	Cal. Veh. Code 22851.8(d)
Vehicle lien sale (Civ. Code 3072): Declaration of Opposition due to DMV within 10 days of mailing of Notice of Pending Lien Sale	10 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 3072(c)(4)(C)
Vehicle lien sale (Civ. Code 3072): after DMV notice of opposition, lienholder must file court action within 30 days of that notice	30 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 3072(d)
Attorney fee arbitration (MFAA): limitations tolling ends 30 days after receipt of notice of the award	30 days after	Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code 6206
Home solicitation contract cancelled: seller must return payments and notes within 10 days	10 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1689.10(a)
Home solicitation contract cancelled: if seller does not demand delivered goods within 20 days, buyer keeps them	20 days after	Cal. Civ. Code 1689.11(a)
Order to vacate (substandard housing): owner must pay tenant relocation benefits within 10 days after order first mailed and posted (or 20 days before vacation date, whichever is later)	10 days after	Cal. Health & Saf. Code 17975.1(a)
Order to vacate: relocation benefits alternative deadline 20 days before the vacation date in the order (whichever is later controls)	20 days before	Cal. Health & Saf. Code 17975.1(a)
Substandard building/nuisance: enforcement agency may sue to abate after 30 days' notice to abate (shorter if immediate threat)	30 days after	Cal. Health & Saf. Code 17980(a) (amended by Stats. 2024, ch. 487 (SB 1465), eff. Jan. 1, 2025)
Reorganization: corporation must mail notice of approval (with price offer) to dissenting shareholders within 10 days after approval	10 days after	Cal. Corp. Code 1301(a)
Dissenting shareholder: written purchase demand must be received within 30 days after notice of approval was mailed	30 days after	Cal. Corp. Code 1301(b)
Dissenting shareholder: submit certificates (or written notice for uncertificated shares) within 30 days after notice of approval mailed	30 days after	Cal. Corp. Code 1302
Dissenting shares: payment of agreed fair market value within 30 days after agreement (or after reorganization conditions satisfied, if later)	30 days after	Cal. Corp. Code 1303(b)
Dissenting shares: alternative payment deadline 30 days after reorganization conditions satisfied	30 days after	Cal. Corp. Code 1303(b)
5 percent shareholder demand for shareholder list: inspection on 5 business days' prior written demand; transfer-agent list due by later of 5 business days or specified record date	5 days after	Cal. Corp. Code 1600(a)(1)
Bank customer: unauthorized signature or alteration not discovered and reported within 1 year after statement made available is barred	12 months after	Cal. Com. Code 4406(f) (amended by Stats. 2016, ch. 277 (AB 2907), eff. Jan. 1, 2017)
Bank customer: repeat unauthorized signatures/alterations by same wrongdoer, reasonable examination period not exceeding 30 days after statement	30 days after	Cal. Com. Code 4406(d)(2)
Secured transaction: secured party must respond to debtor request for accounting, list of collateral or statement of account within 14 days after receipt	14 days after	Cal. Com. Code 9210(b) (amended by Stats. 2023, ch. 210 (SB 95), eff. Jan. 1, 2024)
Consumer-goods disposition: explanation of surplus/deficiency (or waiver of deficiency) within 14 days after debtor's request	14 days after	Cal. Com. Code 9616(b)(1)(B), (b)(2) (amended by Stats. 2023, ch. 210 (SB 95), eff. Jan. 1, 2024)
Public works claim: public entity must give written statement of disputed/undisputed portions within 45 days of receipt of claim	45 days after	Cal. Pub. Contract Code 9204(d)(1)(A) (amended by Stats. 2019, ch. 489 (AB 456), eff. Jan. 1, 2020)
Public works claim: payment of undisputed portion within 60 days after the public entity's written statement	60 days after	Cal. Pub. Contract Code 9204(d)(1)(D), (d)(2)(B)
Public works claim: after claimant's written demand (registered/certified mail), public entity must schedule meet-and-confer within 30 days	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Contract Code 9204(d)(2)(A)
Public works claim: written statement of remaining dispute within 10 business days after meet-and-confer concludes	10 days after	Cal. Pub. Contract Code 9204(d)(2)(B)
Public works claim: parties must agree on a mediator within 10 business days after the disputed portion is identified in writing	10 court days after	Cal. Pub. Contract Code 9204(d)(2)(B)
Public works pass-through claim: prime contractor must tell subcontractor within 45 days whether it presented the claim	45 days after	Cal. Pub. Contract Code 9204(d)(5)
Local agency claim under $50,000: written response within 45 days of receipt (or request for documentation within 30 days)	45 days after	Cal. Pub. Contract Code 20104.2(b)(1)
Local agency claim over $50,000 up to $375,000: written response within 60 days of receipt (or documentation request within 30 days)	60 days after	Cal. Pub. Contract Code 20104.2(c)(1)
Local agency claim: last day for agency to request additional documentation (30 days after receipt of claim)	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Contract Code 20104.2(b)(1), (c)(1)
Local agency claim: claimant must dispute the response (or non-response) and demand meet-and-confer within 15 days	15 days after	Cal. Pub. Contract Code 20104.2(d)
Local agency claim: agency must schedule meet-and-confer within 30 days after demand	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Contract Code 20104.2(d)
Public works retention: public entity must release retention within 60 days after completion	60 days after	Cal. Pub. Contract Code 7107(c)
Public works retention: prime contractor must pay subcontractors their retention share within 7 days of receiving retention	7 days after	Cal. Pub. Contract Code 7107(d)
Bid relief for mistake: written notice to public entity within 5 working days after bid opening	5 days after	Cal. Pub. Contract Code 5103(b)
Equal Pay Act: adverse action within 90 days of protected activity carries rebuttable presumption of retaliation	90 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 1197.5(k)(1)
Equal Pay Act: employee may intervene or sue independently if Labor Commissioner suit not determined within 180 days of filing	180 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 1197.5(g)
CEQA: lead agency determines whether EIR or negative declaration is required within 30 days after application accepted as complete	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21080.2
CEQA: applicant's request for early consultation within 30 days after the EIR/ND determination	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21153
CEQA notice of preparation: responsible/trustee agencies and OPR specify EIR scope and content within 30 days of receipt	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21080.4(a)
CEQA: lead agency convenes requested NOP consultation meeting within 30 days of request	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21080.4(b)
CEQA: local agency executes EIR consultant contract within 45 days after sending NOP	45 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21151.5(b)
CEQA: local-agency time limit for completing and certifying EIR, not more than 1 year after application accepted complete	12 months after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21151.5(a)(1)(A)
CEQA: local-agency time limit for completing and adopting negative declaration, not more than 180 days after application accepted complete	180 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21151.5(a)(1)(B)
CEQA (AB 52): lead agency formal notification to requesting tribes within 14 days of application complete or decision to undertake project	14 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21080.3.1(d)
CEQA (AB 52): tribe's written request for consultation within 30 days of receipt of formal notification	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21080.3.1(b)(2)
CEQA (AB 52): lead agency begins tribal consultation within 30 days of receiving request	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21080.3.1(e)
CEQA: minimum public review period for draft EIR, 30 days	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21091(a)
CEQA: minimum public review period for draft EIR submitted to State Clearinghouse (state agency involvement or statewide/regional significance), 45 days	45 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21091(a)
CEQA: minimum public review period for proposed negative declaration or MND, 20 days	20 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21091(b)
CEQA: minimum public review period for ND/MND submitted to State Clearinghouse, 30 days	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21091(b)
CEQA: written proposed responses to public agency comments at least 10 days before EIR certification	10 days before	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21092.5(a)
CEQA: NOP and EIR notice of availability posted by county clerk for 30 days	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21092.3
CEQA: negative declaration notice posted by county clerk for 20 days	20 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21092.3
CEQA: local agency files notice of determination within 5 working days after approval becomes final	5 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21152(a)
CEQA: notice of determination/exemption remains posted 30 days (county clerk and OPR)	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21152
Specific plan residential exemption (Gov. Code 65457): action alleging a supplemental EIR was required, within 30 days of approval	30 days after	Cal. Gov. Code 65457(b)
CEQA (ordinary): court schedules case management conference on record within 30 days of filing petition	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167.6(b)(1)(B)
CEQA: agency may deny petitioner's election to prepare the record within 5 business days of receiving notice	5 court days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167.6(b)(3)
CEQA appeal: superior court clerk certifies clerk's transcript within 60 days after designation filed	60 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21167.6(g)
Streamlined CEQA: personally serve petition on respondent agency, real parties and Attorney General within 3 court days after filing (else petitioner's briefing time shrinks)	3 court days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2222(d)
Streamlined CEQA: answer, demurrer/motion to dismiss, venue motion or motion to intervene within 10 days after service of petition	10 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2224(a)
Streamlined CEQA: opposition to motion challenging sufficiency of petition or to change venue within 10 days after motion served	10 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2224(b)
Streamlined CEQA: lead agency lodges certified administrative record and serves notice within 10 days after petition served	10 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2225(a); Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21168.6.6, 21168.6.7
Streamlined CEQA: opposition to motion to augment or change the record within 10 days after motion filed	10 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2225(c)(2)
Streamlined CEQA: court holds initial case management conference within 30 days of filing	30 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2226(a)
Streamlined CEQA: petitioner gives notice of CMC within 1 court day of receiving court's notice (or at service of petition, if later)	1 court days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2226(b)
Streamlined CEQA: joint CMC statement at least 3 court days before CMC	3 court days before	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2226(d)
Streamlined CEQA: petitioner's opening brief within 25 days after CMC	25 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2227(a)(2)
Streamlined CEQA: petitioner's opening brief within 35 days after CMC if petition was filed within 10 days of the NOD	35 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2227(a)(2)
Streamlined CEQA: respondent agency's (single joint) brief within 25 days after petitioner's brief filed	25 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2227(a)(3)
Streamlined CEQA: joint appendix of excerpts within 5 days after respondent's brief filed	5 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2227(a)(4)
Streamlined CEQA: petitioner's reply brief within 10 days after respondent's brief filed	10 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2227(a)(5)
Streamlined CEQA: hyperlinked electronic version of each brief within 5 days after filing it	5 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2227(a)(1)
Streamlined CEQA: merits hearing should be held within 80 days of CMC (plus stipulated briefing extensions)	80 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2227(b)(1)
Streamlined CEQA: court should issue decision and judgment within 30 days of completion of hearing	30 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2228
Streamlined CEQA: CCP 473 postjudgment motion within 5 days after clerk's mailing or party's service of notice of entry (earlier controls)	4 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2231(b)(1)
Streamlined CEQA: opposition to postjudgment motion within 5 days of service of moving papers	5 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2231(d)
Streamlined CEQA: reply on postjudgment motion within 2 court days of service of opposition	2 court days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2231(e)
Streamlined CEQA: court should decide postjudgment motion within 15 days of filing	15 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2231(f)
Streamlined CEQA: project applicant pays trial court cost fee ($180,000 or $120,000) within 10 days after service of petition	10 days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2240
Sacramento arena CEQA case: serve responsible/trustee agencies within 2 court days of receiving agency list	2 court days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2236(d)
Sacramento arena CEQA case: serve respondent agency, real parties and Attorney General within 3 court days after filing	3 court days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2236(a)-(c)
Sacramento arena CEQA case: respondent agency provides list of responsible agencies within 3 court days after service	3 court days after	Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2237
Environmental leadership / infrastructure CEQA case: resolution (including appeals), to the extent feasible, within 270 days after certified record filed	270 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21185, 21189.85(a); Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2221(b)
Old Town Center transit project CEQA case: resolution, to the extent feasible, within 270 business days after certified record filed	270 court days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21189.70.3
Environmental leadership development project: lead agency certifies final record within 5 days of project approval	5 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21186(h)
Environmental leadership development project: lead agency public notice within 10 days of Governor's certification	10 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21187
Environmental leadership development project: Joint Legislative Budget Committee concurs or nonconcurs within 30 days, else deemed certified	30 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21184(b)(2)(B), (C)
Media campus / Oakland ballpark CEQA streamlining: commenter's written request for nonbinding mediation within 5 days after close of comment period	5 days after	Cal. Pub. Res. Code 21168.6.6, 21168.6.7
PAGA (notice filed before June 19, 2024): earliest suit, 65 calendar days after LWDA notice postmark if LWDA does not act	65 days after	Former Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(a)(2)(A) (Stats. 2016, ch. 31, sec. 191)
PAGA (notice filed before June 19, 2024): LWDA investigation window, 120 calendar days after its decision to investigate	120 days after	Former Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(a)(2)(B)
PAGA (notice filed before June 19, 2024): amend existing complaint as of right to add PAGA claim within 60 days after the notice periods	60 days after	Former Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(a)(2)(C)
PAGA (notice filed before June 19, 2024): any employer may cure non-2699.5, non-Division 5 violations within 33 calendar days of notice postmark	33 days after	Former Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(c)(2)(A)
PAGA (notice filed before June 19, 2024): LWDA reviews disputed cure within 17 calendar days of employee's dispute notice	17 days after	Former Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(c)(3)
PAGA (notice filed before June 19, 2024), Division 5 safety claims: DOSH notifies parties within 14 calendar days of certifying correction	14 days after	Former Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(b)(2)(A)(i)
PAGA (notice filed June 19 to Sept. 30, 2024): employer cure within 33 calendar days of notice postmark	33 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(c)(2)(A) (as amended by Stats. 2024, ch. 45 (SB 92), sec. 1; repealed Oct. 1, 2024)
PAGA (notice filed June 19 to Sept. 30, 2024): LWDA reviews disputed cure within 17 calendar days	17 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(c)(2)(B) (as amended by SB 92, sec. 1)
PAGA: amend existing complaint as of right to add PAGA claim within 60 days after the notice periods	60 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(a)(2)(C)
PAGA small-employer cure (on/after Oct. 1, 2024): LWDA may set cure conference within 14 days after receiving proposal	14 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(c)(2)(B)
PAGA small-employer cure: LWDA cure conference conducted no more than 30 days after it is set	30 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(c)(2)(B)
PAGA small-employer cure: outer limit of LWDA-extended wait before suit, 120 calendar days after notice sent	120 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(c)(2)(B)
PAGA small-employer cure: LWDA verifies cure within 20 days of employer's sworn notification	20 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(c)(2)(C)
PAGA small-employer cure: LWDA sets hearing (if employee requests) within 30 days of preliminary cure determination	30 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(c)(2)(D)
PAGA small-employer cure: LWDA order on adequacy of cure no more than 20 days after hearing	20 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(c)(2)(D)
PAGA (current), Lab. Code 226-only cure: LWDA reviews disputed cure within 17 calendar days of dispute notice	17 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(c)(3)(B)
PAGA (current), Division 5 safety claims: DOSH notifies parties within 14 calendar days of certifying correction	14 days after	Cal. Lab. Code 2699.3(b)(2)(A)(i)

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