Section 583.310.

Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP § 583.310.
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An action shall be brought to trial within five years after the action is commenced against the defendant.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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