Statement in aggravation or mitigation: file and serve
4 days before date set for sentencing under pen. code 1191 (or for pronouncing judgment on revocation of probation where imposition of sentence was suspended), under Cal. Rules of Court, rule 4.437(a); Cal. Pen. Code 1170(b)(4).
Rule text
CRC 4.437(a): "Statements in aggravation and mitigation referred to in section 1170(b) must be filed and served at least four days before the time set for sentencing under section 1191 or the time set for pronouncing judgment on revocation of probation under section 1203.2(c) if imposition of sentence was previously suspended." Pen. Code 1170(b)(4): "At least four days prior to the time set for imposition of judgment, either party or the victim, or the family of the victim if the victim is deceased, may submit a statement in aggravation or mitigation to dispute facts in the record or the probation officer’s report or to present additional facts."
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 4.437(a); Cal. Pen. Code 1170(b)(4), official source
Calculate this deadline
- Trigger (Date set for sentencing under Pen. Code 1191 (or for pronouncing judgment on revocation of probation where imposition of sentence was suspended)): Friday, November 6, 2026.
- Count back 4 calendar days: Monday, November 2, 2026.
Cal. Rules of Court, rule 4.437(a); Cal. Pen. Code 1170(b)(4)
CRC 4.437(a): "Statements in aggravation and mitigation referred to in section 1170(b) must be filed and served at least four days before the time set for sentencing under section 1191 or the time set for pronouncing judgment on revocation of probation under section 1203.2(c) if imposition of sentence was previously suspended." Pen. Code 1170(b)(4): "At least four days prior to the time set for imposition of judgment, either party or the victim, or the family of the victim if the victim is deceased, may submit a statement in aggravation or mitigation to dispute facts in the record or the probation officer’s report or to present additional facts."Official source
Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 12, 12a, 10; Gov. Code 6800, 6804, 6806; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 1.10 (for periods set by the Rules of Court)
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.(b) This section applies to Sections 659, 659a, and 921, and to all other provisions of law providing or requiring an act to be performed on a particular day or within a specified period of time, whether expressed in this or any other code or statute, ordinance, rule, or regulation." CCP 10: "Holidays within the meaning of this code are every Sunday and any other days that are specified or provided for as judicial holidays in Section 135." Gov. Code 6800: "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." Gov. Code 6804: "“Month” means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed." Gov. Code 6806: "A day is the period of time between any midnight and the midnight following." CRC 1.10(a): "The time in which any act provided by these rules is to be performed is computed by excluding the first day and including the last, unless the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or other legal holiday, and then it is also excluded." CRC 1.10(b): "Unless otherwise provided by law, if the last day for the performance of any act that is required by these rules to be performed within a specific period of time falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or other legal holiday, the period is extended to and includes the next day that is not a holiday."Official source
- No evidence in aggravation or mitigation may be introduced unless described in the statement, absent permission in the interests of justice (4.437(c)). Calendar days; backward roll previous court day. CRC 4.433 (matters to be determined at sentencing) sets no separate deadline.
- 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.
This calculator applies the cited rules to the dates you enter. It is not legal advice. Court orders, local rules, and case-specific facts can change a deadline; verify before relying on it. Rule set pending attorney review.
Worked example
Date set for sentencing under Pen. Code 1191 (or for pronouncing judgment on revocation of probation where imposition of sentence was suspended) on Monday, March 15, 2027, personal service: due Thursday, March 11, 2027.
- Trigger (Date set for sentencing under Pen. Code 1191 (or for pronouncing judgment on revocation of probation where imposition of sentence was suspended)): Monday, March 15, 2027.
- Count back 4 calendar days: Thursday, March 11, 2027.
Notes
No evidence in aggravation or mitigation may be introduced unless described in the statement, absent permission in the interests of justice (4.437(c)). Calendar days; backward roll previous court day. CRC 4.433 (matters to be determined at sentencing) sets no separate deadline.
Related deadlines
- Felony: time for pronouncing judgment within 20 judicial days after verdict or plea (20 court days after)
- Misdemeanor: time for pronouncing judgment not more than 5 days after verdict or plea (5 days after)
- Felony probation report available to court and counsel (5 days before)
- Felony probation report available 9 days before hearing (on request) (9 days before)
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Rules current as of 2026-10-25. Confirm against the official source and any local rule or court order before relying on a date. Rules changelog.