Cal. R. 5.407

As amended through July 24, 2024

Rule 5.407 - Review of judgments based on default and uncontested judgments submitted by declaration under Family Code section 2336

Once a valid proof of service of summons has been filed with the court or respondent has made a general appearance in the case:

(a) Court review

The court must conduct a procedural review of all the documents submitted for judgment based on default or uncontested judgments submitted under Family Code section 2336 and notify the attorneys or self-represented litigants who submitted them of all identified defects.

(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2013.)

(b) Notice of errors and omissions

Basic information for correction of the defects must be included in any notification to attorneys or self-represented litigants made under (a).

Cal. R. Ct. 5.407

Rule 5.407 amended and renumbered effective 1/1/2013; adopted as rule 5.147 effective 7/1/2012.