None of these agreements or waivers will apply unless the court approves the stipulation for judgment or incorporates the written settlement agreement into the judgment.
General appearance: “By filing this form, I make a general appearance.”
Previous appearance: “I have previously made a general appearance.”
Military services: “I am a member of the military services of the United States of America.”
Uncontested matter: “The parties agree that this cause may be decided as an uncontested matter.”
Waivers: “The parties waive their rights to notice of trial, a statement of decision, a motion for new trial, and the right to appeal.”
Commissioner: “This matter may be decided by a commissioner sitting as a temporary judge.”
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Form FL-130 |
| Form Length | 1 page |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 74 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 13 min |
| Edition | January 1, 2023 |
| Issuing agency | Judicial Council of California |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | FL-130, FL130, FL 130, California FL-130, Appearance, Stipulations, and Waivers |
| Official source | Form FL-130 (Rev January 1, 2023), Judicial Council of California |
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