California Code of Civil Procedure
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The Code of Civil Procedure contains most California statutes that govern the filing of lawsuits, legal notices that must be given in a variety of circumstances, and many other procedural aspects of California civil law, including the statutes of limitations that govern how long a person has in which to commence a lawsuit. It is one of 29 codes that contain California statutes of general application.
The Code of Civil Procedure, like other codes, is frequently amended by legislation adopted by the California Legislature.
Links
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html (searchable data base of California Codes and Constitution)