California · Code of Civil Procedure
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 116.260
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Every California county must offer free individual assistance to people who are suing or being sued in small claims court.
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Text of Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 116.260
In each county, individual assistance shall be made available to advise small claims litigants and potential litigants without charge as provided in Section 116.940 and by rules adopted by the Judicial Council.
History. Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1305, Sec. 3. Note: Prior to 1991, this subject matter was in Chapter 5A, comprising Sections 116 to 117.24.
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