ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY (Name, State Bar number, and address):

FOR COURT USE ONLY

CM-020   

FAX NO. (Optional):

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF 

TELEPHONE NO.:

E-MAIL ADDRESS (Optional):

ATTORNEY FOR (Name):

STREET ADDRESS:

MAILING ADDRESS:

CITY AND ZIP CODE:

BRANCH NAME:

PLAINTIFF/PETITIONER:

  
DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT:  

1.  Applicant (name):

 is
a.           plaintiff
b.           cross-complainant
c.            petitioner
d.           defendant
e.           cross-defendant

f.            respondent

g.            other (describe):

EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO SERVE
PLEADING  AND          ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO SERVE AND     
        ORDER CONTINUING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

CASE NUMBER:

Note: This ex parte application will be considered without a personal appearance.  
(See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.1207(2).)

HEARING DATE:

DEPT.:

TIME:

2.  The complaint or other initial pleading in this action was filed on (date):

3.  Applicant requests that the court grant an order extending time for service of the following pleading:

a.           Complaint
b.           Cross-complaint
c.           Petition

d.           Answer or other responsive pleading

e.           Other (describe):

4.  Service and filing of the pleading listed in item 3 is presently required to be completed by (date):

5.  Previous applications, orders, or stipulations for an extension of time to serve and file in this action are:

a.           None

b.           The following (describe all, including the length of any previous extensions):

6.  Applicant requests an extension of time to serve and file the pleading listed in item 3 on the following parties (name each):

Form Approved for Optional Use
Judicial Council of California
CM-020 [Rev. January 1, 2008]

EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
TO SERVE PLEADING AND ORDERS

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Cal. Rules of Court,
rules 3.110, 3.1200–3.1207
www.courtinfo.ca.gov

CASE NAME:

CASE NUMBER:

CM-020

7.  The pleading has not yet been filed and served on the parties listed in item 6 for the following reasons (describe the efforts that have 
     been made to serve the pleading and why service has not been completed):

 Continued on Attachment 7.

8.  An extension of time to serve and file the pleading should be granted for the following reasons:

 Continued on Attachment 8.

9.  If an extension of time is granted, filing and service on the parties listed in item 6 will be completed by (date):

10.  Notice of this application under rules 3.1200–3.1207            has been provided as required (describe all parties or counsel to whom
       notice was given;  the date, time, and manner of giving notice; what the parties or counsel were told and their responses; and 
       whether opposition is expected) or           is not required (state reasons):

 Continued on Attachment 10.

 11.  Number of pages attached: ____

 Date:

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

___________________________________________
(TYPE OR PRINT NAME OF APPLICANT OR ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT)

(cid:88)
___________________________________________
(SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT OR ATTORNEY FOR APPLICANT)

Order on Application is             below             on a separate document.

ORDER

1.  The application for an order extending time to serve and file the pleading is              granted             denied.

2.  The pleading must be served and filed no later than (date):

3.            The case management conference is rescheduled to:

a.  Date:

b. Time:

c.  Place:

4.  Other orders:

Date:

5.  A copy of this application and order must be served on all parties or their counsel that have appeared in the case.

CM-020 [Rev. January 1, 2008]

EX PARTE APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME
TO SERVE PLEADING AND ORDERS

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JUDICIAL OFFICER