CM-110 tells the court how the case is progressing and what remains before resolution or trial. Complete every applicable item accurately. Identify parties not yet served, discovery still needed, anticipated motions, and ADR status. An old statement copied from another matter can conceal important differences, particularly medical treatment status and the number of defendants in a vehicle collision.
Documents and facts to assemble
- Current CM-110 and a verified docket summary
- Service status, discovery needs, ADR position, and trial availability
Gather the information needed for CM-110
Prepare the statement from the current file rather than an older matter. Cross-check the party and service information with the docket, then gather discovery status, ADR discussions, anticipated motions, and trial availability from the responsible attorney. In a multi-vehicle case, confirm that the statement accounts for each defendant and the work still needed for that party.
Practical checklist
- Verify party names, service status, and pending pleadings from the current docket.
- Describe the discovery actually completed and the work still planned.
- Review ADR status and trial availability before filing and serving the completed statement.
Final review
Treat completing the form, filing it, and serving it as separate tasks in the preparation checklist. The linked deadline guide addresses the calendar; the conference guide addresses readiness to appear.
Related guides
Official forms and authorities
- Judicial Council form CM-110
- Rule 3.724: initial CMC meet and confer
- Rule 3.725: CM-110 filing and service
- Rule 3.727: conference subjects
- Rule 3.720: application and local alternatives
This guide concerns auto accidents and similar personal injury actions in California state court. It does not supply a case-specific deadline calculation or a federal court procedure.
