A case tried by a people's court in the ordinary procedure shall be concluded within six months from the date of filing the case. If the extension is necessary under special circumstances, it may be extended for six months with the approval of the president of the court; If the extension is still needed, it shall be reported to the people's court at a higher level for approval.
The people's court trying a case by applying summary procedure shall conclude the case within three months from the date of filing the case.
The people's court shall conclude the trial of an appeal case against the judgment within three months from the date of filing the case for second instance. If the extension is necessary under special circumstances, it shall be approved by the president of the court. When trying an appeal case against a ruling, the people's court shall make a final ruling within 30 days from the date of filing the case for second instance.
Legal basis
Article 176 of the Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China (2017 Revision)
The people's court shall conclude the trial of an appeal case against the judgment within three months from the date of filing the case for second instance. If the extension is necessary under special circumstances, it shall be approved by the president of the court. When trying an appeal case against a ruling, the people's court shall make a final ruling within 30 days from the date of filing the case for second instance.
