Section 1617 Of Article 4. Actions Against Nonadmitted Insurers From California Insurance Code >> Division 1. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 4.

. The court in any action, suit, or proceeding, in which service of process is effected in the manner provided in Section 1612 may, in its discretion, order such postponement as may be necessary to afford the defendant reasonable opportunity to comply with the provisions of Section 1616 and to defend such action.