{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"583.310","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 583.310","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 3. Mandatory Time for Bringing Action to Trial or New Trial [583.310. - 583.360.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-1.5/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.","effective":null,"html":"<p>An action shall be brought to trial within five years after the action is commenced against the defendant.</p>","text":"An action shall be brought to trial within five years after the action is commenced against the defendant.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/mandatory-time-for-bringing-action-to-trial-or-new-trial-583-310","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}