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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 6Pt. 3Ch. 4§ 2348 Marriage Judgment Reporting

§ 2348 Marriage Judgment Reporting

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§ 2348 Marriage Judgment Reporting

This law says that every year, each county must count and report how many divorce, legal separation, and annulment cases they had. They also need to report how many of these cases involved kids (like custody or child support).

Key Takeaways

  • •County courts must track divorce, separation, and annulment cases every year
  • •They must also note how many of these cases involve kids (custody, visitation, or support)
  • •The numbers get sent to the state for a big report
  • •The state decides the exact time period and forms to use

Example

In 2023, a county had 500 divorce cases. Out of these, 200 involved decisions about child custody or support.

The county must report both numbers (500 divorces and 200 with kid-related orders) to the state.

How to Calculate

None (this law is about counting and reporting, not math)

  1. Count all divorce, separation, and annulment cases in a year
  2. Count how many of those cases include orders about kids
  3. Send both numbers to the state

A county counts its cases for the year.

Result: Report: 500 divorces, 200 with kid orders

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 2348 Marriage Judgment Reporting

(a) In addition to the requirements of Section 103200 of the Health and Safety Code, the clerk of the superior court of each county shall report annually to the Judicial Council the number of judgments entered in the county during the preceding calendar year or other 12-month period as required by the Judicial Council for each of the following: (1) Dissolution of marriage. (2) Legal separation of the parties. (3) Nullity of marriage. (b) After the Judicial Branch Statistical Information System (JBSIS) is operational statewide, the clerk of the superior court of each county shall also report annually to the Judicial Council the number of each of those judgments specified in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subdivision (a), entered in the county during the preceding calendar year or other 12-month period as required by the Judicial Council, that include orders relating to child custody, visitation, or support. (c) The Judicial Council shall include in its annual report to the Legislature on court statistics the number of each of the types of judgments entered in the state reported pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b). (d) The Judicial Council shall establish the applicable 12-month reporting period, the due date, and forms to be used, for submission of data pursuant to subdivisions (a) and (b). Until the Judicial Branch Statistical Information System (JBSIS) is operational statewide, the clerk of the superior court may report the data described in subdivision (a) using existing data collection systems, according to current Judicial Council statistical reporting regulations. (Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 225, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

judicial councildissolutionseparationvisitationcustodyjudgmentlegislatureregulation

Related Statutes

  • § 2346 Correcting Unfiled Divorce Judgments
  • § 20000 Child Spousal Support System
  • § 2030 Family Law Attorney Fees
  • § 2031 Temporary Attorney Fees Orders
  • § 3020 Child Custody Best Interests

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 2348.
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