{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"583.220","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 583.220","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS [577. - 674.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1.5. Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution [583.110. - 583.430.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-1.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Mandatory Time for Service of Summons [583.210. - 583.250.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-1.5/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The time within which service must be made pursuant to this article does not apply if the defendant enters into a stipulation in writing or does another act that constitutes a general appearance in the action. For the purpose of this section none of the following constitutes a general appearance in the action:</p><p>(a) A stipulation pursuant to Section <a href=\"/ccp/583.230\">583.230</a> extending the time within which service must be made.</p><p>(b) A motion to dismiss made pursuant to this chapter, whether joined with a motion to quash service or a motion to set aside a default judgment, or otherwise.</p><p>(c) An extension of time to plead after a motion to dismiss made pursuant to this chapter.</p>","text":"The time within which service must be made pursuant to this article does not apply if the defendant enters into a stipulation in writing or does another act that constitutes a general appearance in the action. For the purpose of this section none of the following constitutes a general appearance in the action: (a) A stipulation pursuant to Section 583.230 extending the time within which service must be made. (b) A motion to dismiss made pursuant to this chapter, whether joined with a motion to quash service or a motion to set aside a default judgment, or otherwise. (c) An extension of time to plead after a motion to dismiss made pursuant to this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/mandatory-time-for-service-of-summons-583-220","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}