Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.906 · Chapter 1. Reference by Agreement of the Parties Under Code of Civil Procedure Section 638
Motion to withdraw stipulation
Text — As posted by the Judicial Council of California (read October 22, 2026)
(a) Good cause requirement
A motion to withdraw a stipulation for the appointment of a referee must be supported by a declaration of facts establishing good cause for permitting the party to withdraw the stipulation. The following do not constitute good cause for withdrawing a stipulation:
(1) A declaration that a ruling is based on an error of fact or law.
(2) The issuance of an order for an appropriate hearing site under rule 3.931(c).
(b) Service, filing and hearing of motion
Notice of the motion must be served on all parties and the referee and filed with the court. The motion must be heard by the judge to whom the case is assigned or by the presiding judge or law and motion judge. If the motion is granted, the case must be transferred to the trial court docket.
Notes and commentary — not rule text
History
(Subd (a) amended effective July 1, 2025.)
Rule 3.906 amended effective July 1, 2025; adopted effective January 1, 2007.
Source of truth
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- As posted by the Judicial Council of California (read October 22, 2026)
- Official file
- https://courts.ca.gov/cms/rules/index/three/rule3_906
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