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[Proposed] Consent Order for Voluntary Expedited Jury Trial

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

This form is a proposal for an agreement where all involved parties agree to use a faster, voluntary jury trial process. It asks the court to approve this agreement and outlines what the parties understand about the special rules for this type of trial.

The court describes it as: Tell the court that you and the other side have agreed to use the expedited jury trial process and whether you have agreed to changes in the steps before trial or how information will be presented to the court to make the case move faster. Also used to state the court’s decision (order) on whether you can use the expedited jury trial process.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when all parties in a case want to agree to a special, faster jury trial process instead of the normal trial procedures. Before using it, parties should review the Expedited Jury Trial Information Sheet (form EJT-001-INFO).

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who needs to sign this form?
This form needs to be signed by all parties and their attorneys of record who are agreeing to the voluntary expedited jury trial. Great care must be taken to fill out the sections for all involved parties. Great care must be taken to fill out the sections for all involved parties.
What does signing this form mean?
By signing, each party agrees to the special rules of the expedited jury trial, which includes waiving certain rights like the right to appeal or move for a directed verdict. The form also notes that the court's decision on the order is separate from the parties' consent.

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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  • EJT-001-INFO

    Expedited Jury Trial Information Sheet

    This sheet explains what an expedited jury trial is, which is a shorter trial with a smaller jury than a normal one. It describes when this type of trial is required or when parties can choose to use it.

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    Attachment to [Proposed] Consent Order Or Agreement of Parties

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