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December 2024 · DecisionDepot Insights

December 2024 California tentative-ruling recap

In December 2024, our index recorded 41 tentative rulings across 1 California counties. Below: the motion types that dominated the docket, the judges who handled the most volume, and the outcome breakdown.

Rulings ingested
41
Counties active
1
Judges issuing rulings
2

Outcome breakdown

  • Other16 (39%)
  • Granted9 (22%)
  • Continued9 (22%)
  • Denied3 (7%)
  • Overruled3 (7%)
  • Mixed (in part)1 (2%)

Most active judges

Top counties by volume

Selected rulings from December 2024

Statewide patterns for these motion types

Frequently asked questions

How many California tentative rulings were issued in December 2024?+

DecisionDepot indexed 41 California Superior Court tentative rulings during December 2024, across 1 county. SACRAMENTO led volume with 41 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.

Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in December 2024?+

The most common motion type in December 2024 was "other" (25 indexed rulings). DecisionDepot's monthly recap covers the top 7 motion types for the month, with grant/deny breakdowns by motion type and county available on the topic landing pages.