AB 515: Trial: statement of decision.

A new law would require a written request to obtain a statement of decision in court trials, except for cases where a record of the proceeding is transcribed. The statement of decision must be served on all parties who appeared in the trial. The court can issue a written statement of decision without a request from a party, and can also order a party or parties to prepare a draft statement of decision. A party can make objections to a statement of decision. The judicial council will create necessary rules and a form for requesting a statement of decision. The court clerk will enter judgment within 30 days after the filing of the court's decision, or 30 days after a statement of decision becomes final. The law will take effect on January 1, 2027.