Code of Civil Procedure section 583.410

(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.

Source: Section 583.410, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=583.410. (accessed May 12, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_583.410

Original Source: Section 583.410, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=583.410. (last accessed May 12, 2025).