{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"583.230","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 583.230","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 parties may extend the time within which service must be made pursuant to this article by the following means:</p><p>(a) By written stipulation. The stipulation need not be filed but, if it is not filed, the stipulation shall be brought to the attention of the court if relevant to a motion for dismissal.</p><p>(b) By oral agreement made in open court, if entered in the minutes of the court or a transcript is made.</p>","text":"The parties may extend the time within which service must be made pursuant to this article by the following means: (a) By written stipulation. The stipulation need not be filed but, if it is not filed, the stipulation shall be brought to the attention of the court if relevant to a motion for dismissal. (b) By oral agreement made in open court, if entered in the minutes of the court or a transcript is made.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/mandatory-time-for-service-of-summons-583-230","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}