Expedited Jury Trial Information Sheet
California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2016
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.
The court describes it as: Explains what an expedited jury trial is, when it is required and when parties can choose to use it, and some of the steps in the process.
Where this fits in a case
General & infoInformation / general use — not tied to one step of a case
This information is for anyone involved in a civil lawsuit who might participate in an expedited jury trial. It explains the rules for both mandatory and voluntary use of this trial type.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- What is an expedited jury trial?
- It is a shorter trial that uses a smaller jury than a traditional jury trial. It is meant to be quicker and less expensive than a regular jury trial.
- Does the jury have to agree on everything?
- No, the jury does not have to agree on everything. For an 8-person jury, at least 6 jurors must agree on the decision.
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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