Request for Trial De Novo After Judicial Arbitration

Judicial Council of California · Civil

Verified current as of August 1, 2026

This form allows a party to request a new trial before a judge after a judicial arbitrator has made a decision in their case. Either the person who lost the arbitration or the person who won but disagrees with the award uses this form to get a second chance at having a judge hear and decide their case instead of accepting the arbitrator's decision.