Code of Civil Procedure § 583.220

ARTICLE 2. Mandatory Time for Service of Summons

Current as of September 28, 2026Code Civ. Proc., § 583.220Official source ↗

Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.

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.