Bill > AB540

This bill clarifies the rules for filing and serving legal motions in California civil court proceedings, specifically addressing how electronic service affects notice periods. The bill amends three sections of the Code of Civil Procedure to specify that when a document is served electronically, it does not trigger the automatic time extension that currently applies to other service methods like mail or express delivery. Previously, documents served electronically would automatically receive a two-court-day extension for notice periods, but this bill removes that extension. The changes apply to various types of legal motions, including summary judgment motions and other court proceedings. The bill maintains existing notice requirements for different types of service methods, such as mail or overnight delivery, but explicitly states that electronic service will not result in additional time being added to required notice periods. This modification aims to standardize and simplify the rules around motion filing and service, potentially reducing confusion about notice timelines in civil court proceedings.

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