2013 California Rules of Court
Rule 3.1545. Expedited jury trials
(a) Application
The rules in this chapter apply to civil actions in which the parties agree to an expedited jury trial under chapter 4.5 (commencing with section 630.01) of title 8 of part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
(b) Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:
(1)
"Consent order" means the consent order granting an expedited jury trial described in Code of Civil Procedure section 630.03.
(2)"Expedited jury trial," "high/low agreement," and "posttrial motions" have the same meanings as stated in Code of Civil Procedure section 630.01.
(c) Other programs
This chapter does not limit the adoption or use of other expedited trial or alternative dispute resolution programs or procedures.
Rule 3.1545 adopted effective January 1, 2011.