{"code":"CIV","codeName":"Civil Code","section":"5955","citation":"Civ. Code, § 5955","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS [3274. - 9566.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4"},{"name":"PART 5. Common Interest Developments [4000. - 6150.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 10. Dispute Resolution and Enforcement [5850. - 5986.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-5/chapter-10"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Alternative Dispute Resolution Prerequisite to Civil Action [5925. - 5965.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/division-4/part-5/chapter-10/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 180, Sec. 2.   (AB 805)   Effective January 1, 2013.   Operative January 1, 2014, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 180.","effective":"2013-01-01","html":"<p>(a) After an enforcement action is commenced, on written stipulation of the parties, the matter may be referred to alternative dispute resolution. The referred action is stayed. During the stay, the action is not subject to the rules implementing subdivision (c) of Section <a href=\"/gov/68603\">68603</a> of the Government Code.</p><p>(b) The costs of the alternative dispute resolution shall be borne by the parties. </p>","text":"(a) After an enforcement action is commenced, on written stipulation of the parties, the matter may be referred to alternative dispute resolution. The referred action is stayed. During the stay, the action is not subject to the rules implementing subdivision (c) of Section 68603 of the Government Code. (b) The costs of the alternative dispute resolution shall be borne by the parties.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/civil-code/alternative-dispute-resolution-prerequisite-to-civil-action-5955","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}