Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.977 · Chapter 2. Writ Petitions
Costs
Text — As posted by the Judicial Council of California (read October 22, 2026)
(a) Entitlement to costs
The prevailing party in an original proceeding is entitled to costs if the appellate division judge resolves the proceeding after issuing an alternative writ, an order to show cause, or a peremptory writ in the first instance.
(b) Award of costs
(1) In the interests of justice, the appellate division judge may award or deny costs as the court deems proper.
(2) The opinion or order resolving the proceeding must specify the award or denial of costs.
(3) Rule 8.891(b)-(d) governs the procedure for recovering costs under this rule.
Notes and commentary — not rule text
History
Rule 8.977 adopted effective January 1, 2016.
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/eight/rule8_977
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