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Cal. Rules of Court, rule 583.230
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§ 583.230 The parties may extend the time within which service must be made pursuant to this article by the following means: (a) By written stipulation.
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Rule Text
The parties may extend the time within which service must be made pursuant to this article by the following means:
(a) By written stipulation. The stipulation need not be filed but, if it is not filed, the stipulation shall be brought to the attention of the court if relevant to a motion for dismissal.
(b) By oral agreement made in open court, if entered in the minutes of the court or a transcript is made.
Amendment history: Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 1705, Sec. 5.