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October 2025 · DecisionDepot Insights

October 2025 California tentative-ruling recap

In October 2025, our index recorded 985 tentative rulings across 4 California counties. Below: the motion types that dominated the docket, the judges who handled the most volume, and the outcome breakdown.

Rulings ingested
985
Counties active
4
Judges issuing rulings
10

Outcome breakdown

  • Granted295 (30%)
  • Continued169 (17%)
  • Off calendar167 (17%)
  • Denied153 (16%)
  • Other102 (10%)
  • Mixed (in part)47 (5%)
  • Sustained29 (3%)
  • Overruled17 (2%)

Top counties by volume

Selected rulings from October 2025

Statewide patterns for these motion types

Frequently asked questions

How many California tentative rulings were issued in October 2025?+

DecisionDepot indexed 985 California Superior Court tentative rulings during October 2025, across 4 counties. SF led volume with 880 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.

Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in October 2025?+

The most common motion type in October 2025 was "other" (357 indexed rulings). DecisionDepot's monthly recap covers the top 10 motion types for the month, with grant/deny breakdowns by motion type and county available on the topic landing pages.