PRETRIAL ADJUDICATION
...Judicial Arbitration
......Sanctions
.........Discretionary Dismissal
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Fact that case still subject to order to judicially arbitrate did not preclude dismissal because of unjustified delay.

Judge can dismiss for delay in prosecution of claim per Code Civ. Proc. §583.410 and Cal. Rules of Court, rule 372 (b).