{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"116.221","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 116.221","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF COURTS OF JUSTICE [35. - 286.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 1. ORGANIZATION AND JURISDICTION [35. - 155.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-1/title-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5.5. Small Claims Court [116.110. - 116.950.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-1/title-1/chapter-5.5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Small Claims Court [116.210. - 116.270.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-1/title-1/chapter-5.5/article-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 861, Sec. 6.   (SB 71)   Effective January 1, 2024.","effective":"2024-01-01","html":"<p>In addition to the jurisdiction conferred by Section <a href=\"/ccp/116.220\">116.220</a>, the small claims court has jurisdiction in an action brought by a natural person, if the amount of the demand does not exceed twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500), except as otherwise prohibited by subdivision (c) of Section <a href=\"/ccp/116.220\">116.220</a> or subdivision (a) of Section <a href=\"/ccp/116.231\">116.231</a>.</p>","text":"In addition to the jurisdiction conferred by Section 116.220, the small claims court has jurisdiction in an action brought by a natural person, if the amount of the demand does not exceed twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500), except as otherwise prohibited by subdivision (c) of Section 116.220 or subdivision (a) of Section 116.231.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/small-claims-court-116-221","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}