{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"630.09","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 630.09","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 4.5. Voluntary Expedited Jury Trials [630.01. - 630.11.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-4.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 674, Sec. 2.   (AB 2284)   Effective January 1, 2011.","effective":"2011-01-01","html":"<p>(a) By agreeing to participate in the expedited jury trial process, the parties agree to waive the right to bring post-trial motions or to appeal from the determination of the matter, except as provided in this section. The only grounds on which a party may move for a new trial or appeal are any of the following:</p><p>(1) Judicial misconduct that materially affected the substantial rights of a party.</p><p>(2) Misconduct of the jury.</p><p>(3) Corruption, fraud, or other undue means employed in the proceedings of the court, jury, or adverse party that prevented a party from having a fair trial.</p><p>(b) Within 10 court days of the entry of a jury verdict, a party may file with the clerk and serve on each adverse party a notice of the intention to move for a new trial on any of the grounds specified in subdivision (a). The notice shall be deemed to be a motion for a new trial.</p><p>(c) Except as provided in subdivision (b), parties to an expedited jury trial shall not make any post-trial motions except for motions relating to costs and attorney’s fees, motions to correct a judgment for clerical error, and motions to enforce a judgment.</p><p>(d) Before filing an appeal, a party shall make a motion for a new trial under subdivision (b). If the motion for a new trial is denied, the party may appeal the judgment to the appropriate court with appellate jurisdiction and seek a new trial on any of the grounds specified in subdivision (a). Parties to an expedited jury trial may not appeal on any other ground.</p>","text":"(a) By agreeing to participate in the expedited jury trial process, the parties agree to waive the right to bring post-trial motions or to appeal from the determination of the matter, except as provided in this section. The only grounds on which a party may move for a new trial or appeal are any of the following: (1) Judicial misconduct that materially affected the substantial rights of a party. (2) Misconduct of the jury. (3) Corruption, fraud, or other undue means employed in the proceedings of the court, jury, or adverse party that prevented a party from having a fair trial. (b) Within 10 court days of the entry of a jury verdict, a party may file with the clerk and serve on each adverse party a notice of the intention to move for a new trial on any of the grounds specified in subdivision (a). The notice shall be deemed to be a motion for a new trial. (c) Except as provided in subdivision (b), parties to an expedited jury trial shall not make any post-trial motions except for motions relating to costs and attorney’s fees, motions to correct a judgment for clerical error, and motions to enforce a judgment. (d) Before filing an appeal, a party shall make a motion for a new trial under subdivision (b). If the motion for a new trial is denied, the party may appeal the judgment to the appropriate court with appellate jurisdiction and seek a new trial on any of the grounds specified in subdivision (a). Parties to an expedited jury trial may not appeal on any other ground.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/voluntary-expedited-jury-trials-630-09","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}