Statute · California Code of Civil Procedure
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 583.410 — Discretionary Dismissal for Delay
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 583.410
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Code of Civil Procedure
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
(a) The court may in its discretion dismiss an action for delay in prosecution pursuant to this article on its own motion or on motion of the defendant if to do so appears to the court appropriate under the circumstances of the case.
Citator
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 583.410 — Discretionary Dismissal for Delay is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
(a) The court may in its discretion dismiss an action for delay in prosecution pursuant to this article on its own motion or on motion of the defendant if to do so appears to the court appropriate under the circumstances of the case.
(b) Dismissal shall be pursuant to the procedure and in accordance with the criteria prescribed by rules adopted by the Judicial Council.