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March 2026 · DecisionDepot Insights

March 2026 California tentative-ruling recap

In March 2026, our index recorded 1,000 tentative rulings across 6 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
6
Judges issuing rulings
10

Outcome breakdown

  • Continued271 (27%)
  • Other224 (22%)
  • Granted205 (21%)
  • Denied131 (13%)
  • Off calendar86 (9%)
  • Mixed (in part)35 (4%)
  • Sustained32 (3%)
  • Overruled11 (1%)

Top counties by volume

Selected rulings from March 2026

Statewide patterns for these motion types

Frequently asked questions

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

DecisionDepot indexed 1,000 California Superior Court tentative rulings during March 2026, across 6 counties. SF led volume with 500 rulings. Coverage spans Civil, Probate, and Family Law divisions.

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

The most common motion type in March 2026 was "other" (439 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.