{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1297.81","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1297.81","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CIVIL NATURE [1063. - 1822.60.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 9.3. ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL DISPUTES [1297.11. - 1297.432.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-9.3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Arbitration Agreements and Judicial Measures in Aid of Arbitration [1297.71. - 1297.95.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-9.3/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Stay of Proceedings [1297.81. - 1297.82.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-9.3/chapter-2/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 23, Sec. 1.   Effective March 7, 1988.","effective":"1988-03-07","html":"<p>When a party to an international commercial arbitration agreement as defined in this title commences judicial proceedings seeking relief with respect to a matter covered by the agreement to arbitrate, any other party to the agreement may apply to the superior court for an order to stay the proceedings and to compel arbitration.</p>","text":"When a party to an international commercial arbitration agreement as defined in this title commences judicial proceedings seeking relief with respect to a matter covered by the agreement to arbitrate, any other party to the agreement may apply to the superior court for an order to stay the proceedings and to compel arbitration.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/stay-of-proceedings-1297-81","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}