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CA AB2723
Bill
Status
Passed
9/29/2020
Primary Sponsor
David Chiu
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AI Summary
- Authorizes courts to enter judgment in settlement agreements based on writings signed by attorneys representing parties or authorized insurance agents, in addition to the parties themselves
- Applies to pending litigation where parties stipulate to settle outside the court's presence or orally before the court
- Excludes civil harassment actions, Family Code actions, Probate Code actions, and matters in juvenile or dependency courts from allowing attorney or agent signatures
- Subjects attorneys who sign settlement writings without express authorization from their clients to professional discipline absent good cause
- Approved by Governor September 29, 2020
Legislative Description
Civil actions: entry of judgment: written stipulation.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 290, Statutes of 2020.
9/29/2020
Committee Referrals
Judiciary6/23/2020
Rules5/27/2020
Judiciary3/2/2020
Full Bill Text
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