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Request for New Trial (Trial de Novo)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 1999

This form is used to ask the court for a new trial, called a trial de novo, if you are unhappy with the decision made in your trial by written declaration. It requires you to state that you are dissatisfied with the court's decision.

The court describes it as: Ask the trial court for a new trial (trial de novo) if you are unsatisfied with the decision in your trial by written declaration.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used after a trial by written declaration for traffic violations. You must submit this request within 20 days of the date the court mailed the Decision and Notice of Decision (form TR-215).

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a request to the court for a new trial, also called a trial de novo, if you disagree with the decision from your trial by written declaration.
How long do I have to file this?
You must submit this request within 20 days of the date the court mailed the Decision and Notice of Decision.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 1999.

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