Rule 8.66. Tolling or extending time because of public emergency

(a) Emergency tolling or extensions of time If made necessary by the occurrence or danger of an earthquake, fire, public health crisis, or other public emergency, or by the destruction of or danger to a building housing a reviewing court, the Chair of the Judicial Council, notwithstanding any other rule in this title, may:

(1) Toll for up to 30 days or extend by no more than 30 days any time periods specified by these rules; or

(2) Authorize specified courts to toll for up to 30 days or extend by no more than 30 days any time periods specified by these rules. (Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2007.)

(b) Applicability of order

(1) An order under (a)(1) must specify the length of the tolling or extension and whether the order applies throughout the state, only to specified courts, or only to courts or attorneys in specified geographic areas, or applies in some other manner.

(2) An order under (a)(2) must specify the length of the authorized tolling or extension.

(c) Renewed orders If made necessary by the nature or extent of the public emergency, with or without a request, the Chair of the Judicial Council may renew an order issued under this rule prior to its expiration. An order may be renewed for additional periods not to exceed 30 days per renewal.

Committee Notes

(Subd (a) amended effective April 4, 2020.)

(Subd (b) amended effective April 4, 2020.)

(Subd (c) amended effective April 4, 2020; previously amended effective January 1, 2007.)