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EJT-003Mandatory

Request to Opt Out of Mandatory Expedited Jury Trial Procedures

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2016

This form is used by a party to ask the court for an order stating that they do not have to follow mandatory expedited jury trial rules. It asks the party to show that the case meets specific legal criteria to be exempt from these procedures.

The court describes it as: If your case is required to go to an expedited jury trial, ask the court for a decision (order) that you do not have to use this process.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in a limited civil case when a party believes the case meets certain legal criteria that would allow them to ask the court to skip the mandatory expedited jury trial process.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
Any party in a limited civil action can use this form to ask to opt out of the mandatory expedited jury trial procedures.
Do I need to submit evidence with this form?
No, it is not required to submit written proof with this application, as it is based on statements made under penalty of perjury.
What happens if I disagree with this request?
If you receive a copy of this form, you can fill out a different form, the Objection to Request to Opt Out of Mandatory Expedited Jury Trial Procedures (form EJT-004), to disagree with the request.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2016.

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