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Writs of Mandate (CCP §1085)

A writ of mandate (CCP §1085) compels a public agency or lower tribunal to perform a ministerial duty or, in administrative mandamus under CCP §1094.5, to review a quasi-judicial agency decision. Commonly used to challenge local government decisions, permit denials, and administrative hearings. This page indexes writ-of-mandate tentative rulings.

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What is a writs of mandate (ccp §1085) in California?+

A writ of mandate (CCP §1085) compels a public agency or lower tribunal to perform a ministerial duty or, in administrative mandamus under CCP §1094.5, to review a quasi-judicial agency decision. Commonly used to challenge local government decisions, permit denials, and administrative hearings. This page indexes writ-of-mandate tentative rulings.

How often are writs of mandate (ccp §1085) granted in California Superior Court?+

DecisionDepot tracks grant rates, denial rates, and outcome breakdowns for writs of mandate (ccp §1085) across 34+ California Superior Court counties. The live statistics on this page are derived from every indexed tentative ruling matching this motion type — updated continuously as new rulings arrive.