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February 2026 · DecisionDepot Insights

February 2026 California tentative-ruling recap

In February 2026, our index recorded 1,000 tentative rulings across 8 California counties. Below: the motion types that dominated the docket, the judges who handled the most volume, and the outcome breakdown.

Rulings ingested
1,000
Counties active
8
Judges issuing rulings
10

Outcome breakdown

  • Other352 (35%)
  • Continued189 (19%)
  • Granted156 (16%)
  • Off calendar108 (11%)
  • Denied94 (9%)
  • Unspecified54 (5%)
  • Mixed (in part)21 (2%)
  • Sustained13 (1%)

Top counties by volume

Selected rulings from February 2026

Statewide patterns for these motion types

Frequently asked questions

How many California tentative rulings were issued in February 2026?+

DecisionDepot indexed 1,000 California Superior Court tentative rulings during February 2026, across 8 counties. SF led volume with 457 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.

Which motion types dominated California Superior Courts in February 2026?+

The most common motion type in February 2026 was "other" (371 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.