Request for statement of decision (court trial over one day) [through Dec. 31, 2026]
10 days after date the court announces its tentative decision, under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 632(a) (version repealed Jan. 1, 2027); Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1590(d).
Rule text
The request must be made within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision unless the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than eight hours over more than one day in which event the request must be made prior to the submission of the matter for decision.
Calculate this deadline
- Trigger (Date the court announces its tentative decision): Friday, November 6, 2026.
- Exclude the trigger day and count 10 calendar days: Monday, November 16, 2026.
Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 632(a) (version repealed Jan. 1, 2027); Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1590(d)
The request must be made within 10 days after the court announces a tentative decision unless the trial is concluded within one calendar day or in less than eight hours over more than one day in which event the request must be made prior to the submission of the matter for decision.Official source
Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 12, 12a, 12b, 10; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 1.10
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." CCP 12b: "If any city, county, state, or public office, other than a branch office, is closed for the whole of any day, insofar as the business of that office is concerned, that day shall be considered as a holiday for the purposes of computing time under Sections 12 and 12a." 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."Official source
- VERSION ALERT: leginfo shows two versions of CCP 632 (Stats. 2025, Ch. 559, AB 515). The quoted version is in force now and 'shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027'. From Jan. 1, 2027 the request must be made 'prior to the submission of the matter for decision' (no day count). Short trials (one day or under 8 hours): request before submission (not modeled). CRC 3.1590(d) alternative: 'Within 10 days after announcement or service of the tentative decision, whichever is later' (see statement_of_decision_request_after_service). Use the statutory date (earlier) to be safe. Request must specify the principal controverted issues. TRANSITION: if the tentative is announced on or after 2026-12-22, the 10-day period ends in 2027 after the 632 (Sec. 2) before-submission rule takes effect; request a statement of decision before submission or by Dec. 31, 2026. [Validation 2026-11, Q0039. Authority: Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 632 (two versions, leginfo selection page); Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1590(d)]
- 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 the court announces its tentative decision on Monday, March 15, 2027, personal service: due Thursday, March 25, 2027.
- Trigger (Date the court announces its tentative decision): Monday, March 15, 2027.
- Exclude the trigger day and count 10 calendar days: Thursday, March 25, 2027.
Unsettled points
- The calculator shows 10 days after the tentative decision; for tentatives announced on or after December 22, 2026, users should request a statement of decision before submission.Other reading: If the 10-day version still governs a period straddling January 1, 2027, the full 10 days remain available.
Notes
VERSION ALERT: leginfo shows two versions of CCP 632 (Stats. 2025, Ch. 559, AB 515). The quoted version is in force now and 'shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027'. From Jan. 1, 2027 the request must be made 'prior to the submission of the matter for decision' (no day count). Short trials (one day or under 8 hours): request before submission (not modeled). CRC 3.1590(d) alternative: 'Within 10 days after announcement or service of the tentative decision, whichever is later' (see statement_of_decision_request_after_service). Use the statutory date (earlier) to be safe. Request must specify the principal controverted issues. TRANSITION: if the tentative is announced on or after 2026-12-22, the 10-day period ends in 2027 after the 632 (Sec. 2) before-submission rule takes effect; request a statement of decision before submission or by Dec. 31, 2026. [Validation 2026-11, Q0039. Authority: Cal. Code Civ. Proc. 632 (two versions, leginfo selection page); Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1590(d)]
Related deadlines
- Jury fee deposit, unlawful detainer (5 days before trial) (5 days before)
- Jury fee deposit when no case management conference is set (365 days after the complaint is filed) (365 days after)
- Jury fee deposit for late-appearing parties (25 days before the initial trial date) (25 days before)
- Mandatory settlement conference statement (submit and serve) (5 court days before)
- CCP 998 offer to compromise: last day to serve before trial (10 days before)
- CCP 998 offer: acceptance window (30 days after offer made) (30 days after)
- CCP 998 offer: acceptance cut off by commencement of trial (0 days before)
- Notice of trial served by a party (clerk did not serve) (15 days before)
Local rules by county
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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.