According to an update from Kimball, Tirey, & St. John LLP (KTS), unlawful detainer cases are experiencing heavy delays throughout California. In San Diego County, “sheriff lockouts are expected approximately 5 months from the date of submitting a request” for default judgment.

The delays are due to reasons including “a large backlog of cases and understaffing in both the courts and Sheriff’s Departments.”

Please see the link here for the timeline of estimated delays provided by KTS attorneys.