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November 2025 · DecisionDepot Insights

November 2025 California tentative-ruling recap

In November 2025, our index recorded 726 tentative rulings across 3 California counties. Below: the motion types that dominated the docket, the judges who handled the most volume, and the outcome breakdown.

Rulings ingested
726
Counties active
3
Judges issuing rulings
10

Outcome breakdown

  • Granted205 (28%)
  • Continued158 (22%)
  • Off calendar116 (16%)
  • Denied109 (15%)
  • Other72 (10%)
  • Overruled28 (4%)
  • Sustained21 (3%)
  • Mixed (in part)14 (2%)

Top counties by volume

Selected rulings from November 2025

Statewide patterns for these motion types

Frequently asked questions

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

DecisionDepot indexed 726 California Superior Court tentative rulings during November 2025, across 3 counties. SF led volume with 649 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.

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

The most common motion type in November 2025 was "other" (370 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.