{"id":412,"date":"2025-01-15T12:31:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T12:31:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voklaw.com\/blog\/?p=412"},"modified":"2025-07-02T15:56:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T15:56:20","slug":"civil-lawsuit-deadlines-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voklaw.com\/blog\/civil-lawsuit-deadlines-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Civil Lawsuit Deadlines You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you are involved in a legal dispute, you may be considering whether to escalate the matter to <a title=\"litigation\" href=\"https:\/\/voklaw.com\/real-estate-litigation\/\">litigation<\/a>. If you decide to pursue a civil action, it is important to understand the array of deadlines associated with civil litigation proceedings in California. The information below provides a general overview of the amount of time available to pursue a legal action, in addition to applicable deadlines for filing a civil lawsuit and engaging in the discovery process.<\/p>\n<h2>Statute of Limitations (i.e. Amount of Time to Pursue a Civil Action)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lawsuit Against a Public Entity (City, County, Municipality, etc.):<\/strong> Must file a claim within 6 months. If your claim is rejected, you have another 6 months to file a lawsuit. See <a title=\"Cal. Gov Code 910, 910.2, 911.2, 911.4.\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&amp;amp;sectionNum=910.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cal. Gov Code 910, 910.2, 911.2, 911.4.<\/a> Please note that if you miss the 6-month window, there is the option to submit a written application to present a late claim to the public entity. This application must be presented within a \u201creasonable time\u201d but not to exceed 1 year from the date of the accrual of the civil action, and you must state the reason for the delay. See <a title=\"Cal. Gov Code 910, 910.2, 911.2, 911.4.\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&amp;amp;sectionNum=910.2.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cal. Gov Code 910, 910.2, 911.2, 911.4.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Personal Injury Lawsuit:<\/strong> 2 years. See <a title=\"California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) 335.1.\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;amp;sectionNum=335.1.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) 335.1.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Medical Malpractice Lawsuit:<\/strong> 3 years from the date of the harm, or 1 year after you discover the harm, whichever occurs first. See<a title=\"CCP 340.5.\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;amp;sectionNum=340.5.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> CCP 340.5.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Time Limit to Bring a Civil Lawsuit to Trial:<\/strong> Five years from the date the civil lawsuit was filed. See <a title=\"CCP 583.310.\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;amp;sectionNum=583.310.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 583.310.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Uninsured Motorist Arbitration:<\/strong> 2years. See <a title=\"Insurance Code 11580.2(i)(1).\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=INS&amp;sectionNum=11580.2.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insurance Code 11580.2(i)(1).<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Underinsured Motorist Claim:<\/strong> Does not begin to accrue until third party limits are exhausted. See <a title=\"Insurance Code 11580.2(p)(3).\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=INS&amp;sectionNum=11580.2.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insurance Code 11580.2(p)(3).<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Deadlines for Service of Process<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When You Need to Serve the Defendant After Filing Your Complaint:<\/strong> 60 days after filing. See <a title=\"California Rules of Court (CRC) 3.1110.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/cms\/rules\/index.cfm?title=three&amp;linkid=rule3_1110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California Rules of Court (CRC) 3.1110.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wen You Need to Serve the Defendant After Amending Your Complaint:<\/strong> If you amend your Complaint and add another defendant, you must serve the amended Complaint 30 days after adding. See <a title=\"CRC 3.110(b).\" href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/cms\/rules\/index.cfm?title=three&amp;linkid=rule3_110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CRC 3.110(b).<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of Service (Which Shows the Court You Properly Served the Defendant):<\/strong> 60 days after filing your Complaint. See <a title=\"CRC 3.1110.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/cms\/rules\/index.cfm?title=three&amp;linkid=rule3_110\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CRC 3.1110.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Timeline for Defendant to Respond Through an Answer or Demurrer:<\/strong> 30 days from the date your Complaint was served. See <a title=\"CCP 412.20.\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=412.20.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 412.20.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Discovery Deadlines<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When Plaintiff can Serve Discovery Questions to Another Party:<\/strong> 10 days after serving the Complaint to the Defendant. See <a title=\"CCP \u00a7 2030.020,\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2030.020.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP \u00a7 2030.020<\/a>, 2031.020.<\/li>\n<li><strong>When Defendant may Serve discovery on Plaintiff:<\/strong> Anytime. See <a title=\"CCP \u00a7 2030.020.\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2030.020.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP \u00a7 2030.020.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>When Plaintiff May Serve a Notice of Deposition:<\/strong> 20 days after serving the Complaint. See <a title=\"CCP 2025.210.\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2025.210.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 2025.210.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Notice of Deposition:<\/strong> 20 days after service of your Complaint. See <a title=\"CCP 2025.210.\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2025.210.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 2025.210.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Scheduling a Deposition:<\/strong> Must be scheduled at least 10 days in the future. If you mail the notice, account for 5 additional days. See<a title=\"CCP 2025.270.\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2025.270.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> CCP 2025.270.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Deposition Objection:<\/strong> Must \u201cpromptly\u201d object to a deposition at least 3 calendar days before the date of the deposition (add 5 days if you mail the objection). See <a title=\"CCP 2025.410(a).\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2025.410.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 2025.410(a).<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Depositions With Records Requests:<\/strong> If you are seeking \u201cpersonal records\u201d of a \u201cconsumer\u201d the procedure differs depending on whether one is taking the deposition of a party (plaintiff, defendant, cross-defendant, etc.) or a non-party witness. For parties to the lawsuit, no subpoena is necessary, and the party can be compelled to produce \u201cpersonal records\u201d with10 days\u2019 notice. In contrast, for non-party witnesses, a subpoena must be issued at least 20 days prior to the deposition. See <a title=\"CCP 2025.270.\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2025.270.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 2025.270.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Depositions in Unlawful Detainer Actions:<\/strong> 5 days\u2019 notice required. See <a title=\"CCP 2025.270(b).\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2025.270.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 2025.270(b).<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Serving Discovery Questions (Interrogatories, Inspection Demands, etc.) to Defendant or Another Party:<\/strong> 10 days after service of your Complaint. See<a title=\" CCP 2030.020\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2030.020.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> CCP 2030.020<\/a> and <a title=\"2031.020.\" href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/ca\/code-of-civil-procedure\/ccp-sect-2031-020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2031.020.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Discovery Requests from Defendant:<\/strong> You may receive discovery requests from the Defendant at any time. See <a title=\"CCP 2030.020.\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2030.020.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 2030.020.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Responding to Written Discovery Requests:<\/strong> 30 days (add 5 more days if questions were mailed).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discovery Closes Before Arbitration:<\/strong> 15 days before arbitration. See CRC 3.822.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Discovery Closes Before trial:<\/strong> 30 days before trial or 15 days before arbitration. See <a title=\"CCP 2024.020.\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2024.020.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 2024.020.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Obtaining Medical Records from Third Parties:<\/strong> You can serve a \u201cSubpoena for Personal (medical) records\u201d on a third party at least fifteen days before date of production. See<a title=\" CCP 1985.3(d)\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=1985.3.&amp;lawCode=CCP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> CCP 1985.3(d).<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Motion to Compel Additional Answers:<\/strong> 45 days after receiving the Defendant\u2019s discovery responses. See CCP 2030.300.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practical Last Day to Serve Discovery:<\/strong> 90-100 days prior to trial.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Obtaining Employment Records:<\/strong> A subpoena must be served on the employee 10 days before date for production (5 days before service on the custodian of records). See <a title=\"CCP \u00a7 1985.6(b)(2)&amp;(3).\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=1985.6.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP \u00a7 1985.6(b)(2)&amp;(3).<\/a> In addition, the subpoena must be served on records custodian 15 days before date of production.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motion to Quash Subpoena Duces Tecum:<\/strong> must be served on defense counsel at least five days before date for production of documents. See <a title=\"CCP 1985.3(g)\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=1985.3.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 1985.3(g)<\/a> and<a title=\"1985.6(f)(2).\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=1985.6.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 1985.6(f)(2).<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Last Day to Hear Discovery Motions:<\/strong> 15 days prior to trial. See CCP 2024.020.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Expert Discovery Deadlines<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>When Experts Must Be Demanded:<\/strong> 70 days prior to trial (or within 10 days of setting trial date, whichever is closer to the actual trial date). See <a title=\"CCP 2034.220.\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2034.220.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 2034.220.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Experts Must Be Disclosed:<\/strong> 50 days before trial (or 20 days after service of demand, whichever is closer to trial date). See<a title=\"CCP 2034.230.\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2034.230.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> CCP 2034.230.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Supplemental Expert Disclosure:<\/strong> Must be disclosed within 20 days of the Exchange of Expert Witnesses. May only disclose witness to cover a subject covered by opponent\u2019s witnesses. See <a title=\"CCP 2034.280.\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2034.280.\">CCP 2034.280.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Expert Depositions:<\/strong> May be set \u201cOn receipt of an expert witness list from a party.\u201d See <a title=\"CCP 2034.410.\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2034.410.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 2034.410.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Expert Discovery Cut Off:<\/strong> 15 days prior to original trial date. See <a title=\"CCP 2024.030\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2024.030.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 2024.030.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Last Day for Motions Regarding Experts<\/strong> \u2013 10 days prior to original trial date. See <a title=\"CCP 2024.030.\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2024.030.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 2024.030.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Experts Must Provide Documents Before Their Deposition<\/strong> \u2013 3 business days prior to a deposition, experts must provide a copy of the documents that they are producing in response to the deposition notice. See <a title=\"CCP 2034.415.\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2034.415.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 2034.415.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Arbitration Deadlines<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Arbitrator Must Issue Award \u2013<\/strong> Within 10 days after the end of arbitration (or 20 on application from the Arbitrator for more time). See<a href=\"http:\/\/www.courtinfo.ca.gov\/cms\/rules\/index.cfm?title=three&amp;linkid=rule3_825\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> CRC 3.825.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reject Arbitration Award<\/strong> \u2013 Within 60 days of service of arbitration award. See<a title=\"CRC 3.826.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.courtinfo.ca.gov\/cms\/rules\/index.cfm?title=three&amp;linkid=rule3_826\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> CRC 3.826.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Closure of Discovery Prior to Arbitration<\/strong> \u2013 15 days before arbitration. See <a title=\"CRC 3.822.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.courtinfo.ca.gov\/rules\/index.cfm?title=three&amp;linkid=rule3_822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CRC 3.822.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Important Motion Deadlines<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Noticed motions<\/strong> \u2013 Need to be served and filed 16 court days before the hearing date (add 5 more calendar days if served by mail or 2 more calendar days if served by fax, express mail, or overnight delivery). See <a title=\"CCP 1005.\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=1005.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 1005.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Opposition to noticed motion<\/strong> \u2013 Need to be filed and served 9 court days prior to hearing. See <a title=\"CCP 1005.\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=1005.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 1005.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reply to noticed motion<\/strong> \u2013 5 court days prior to hearing. See <a title=\"CCP 1005.\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=1005.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 1005.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ex Parte Motion<\/strong> \u2013 Opposing party must be notified by 10:00 A.M. the day before the hearing, absent \u201cexceptional circumstances.\u201d See<a title=\"CRC 3.1203.\" href=\"http:\/\/www.courtinfo.ca.gov\/rules\/index.cfm?title=three&amp;linkid=rule3_1203\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> CRC 3.1203.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Table of Contents\/Authorities<\/strong> \u2013 Required for any motions that exceed 10 pages. See <a title=\"CRC 3.1113(f).\" href=\"http:\/\/www.courts.ca.gov\/cms\/rules\/index.cfm?title=three&amp;linkid=rule3_1113\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CRC 3.1113(f).<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Trial Deadlines<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Closure of Discovery:<\/strong> 30 days before trial, or after non-binding arbitration. See<a title=\" CCP 2024.020 and CCP \u00a7 1141.24.\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2024.020.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> CCP 2024.020 and CCP \u00a7 1141.24.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Experts Must Be Demanded:<\/strong> 70 days before trial (or within 10 days of setting trial date, whichever is closer to the actual trial date). See <a title=\"CCP 2034.220.\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2034.220.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 2034.220.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Experts Must Be Disclosed:<\/strong> 50 days before trial (or 20 days after service of the demand, whichever is closer to the actual trial date). See <a title=\"CCP 2034.230.\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=2034.230.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 2034.230.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Notice to Appear at Trial to a Party (with no documents):<\/strong> 10 days before trial, send notice with time and place to attorney. See <a title=\"CCP \u00a7 1987(b)\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=1987.\">CCP \u00a7 1987(b).<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Notice to Appear at Trial to a Party (with documents):<\/strong> 20 days before trial, send notice with time and place to attorney. See <a title=\"CCP \u00a7 1987(c).\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=1987.\">CCP \u00a7 1987(c).<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Objection to Notice to Appear at Trial with Documents:<\/strong> 5 days \u201cor any other time period as the court may allow.\u201d See<a title=\" CCP \u00a7 1987(c).\" href=\"http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=1987.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> CCP \u00a7 1987(c).<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>998 Offers to Compromise:<\/strong> May be made up until 10 days prior to trial. See <a title=\"CCP 998.\" href=\"https:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov\/faces\/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&amp;sectionNum=998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CCP 998.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Have Questions About Civil Law Deadlines? Contact the Vokshori Law Group<\/h2>\n<p>As you can see, there are a myriad of time limits applicable to a civil claim, including the deadline for Service of Process, Discovery time limits, among many others. Adherence to these deadlines is critically important if you want your legal claim to prevail. This is why it is so important to work with an attorney at the Vokshori Law Group. We are a full-service law firm, and our legal team is comprised of respected and knowledgeable<a title=\"real estate attorneys\" href=\"https:\/\/voklaw.com\/\"> real estate attorneys<\/a> are dedicated to providing exceptional legal services to ensure your rights are protected and your legal needs are met. We prioritize communication with our clients and strive to provide personalized legal services that meet your unique needs.<\/p>\n<p>For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact Vokshori Law Group at <a title=\"(855) 855-2608\" href=\"tel:(855) 855-2608\">(855) 855-2608<\/a> or visit <a title=\"www.VokLaw.com\" href=\"https:\/\/voklaw.com\/\">www.VokLaw.com<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are involved in a legal dispute, you may be considering whether to escalate the matter to litigation. If you decide to pursue a civil action, it is important to understand the array of deadlines associated with civil litigation proceedings in California. The information below provides a general overview of the amount of time available to pursue a legal action, in addition to applicable deadlines for filing a civil lawsuit and engaging in the discovery process. Statute of Limitations (i.e. Amount of Time to Pursue a Civil Action) Lawsuit Against a Public Entity (City, County, Municipality, etc.): Must file a claim within 6 months. If your claim is rejected, you have another 6 months to file a lawsuit. See Cal. Gov Code 910, 910.2, 911.2, 911.4. 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