{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"116.225","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 116.225","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":"Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 247, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>An agreement entered into or renewed on or after January 1, 2003, establishing a forum outside of California for an action arising from an offer or provision of goods, services, property, or extensions of credit primarily for personal, family, or household purposes that is otherwise within the jurisdiction of a small claims court of this state is contrary to public policy and is void and unenforceable.</p>","text":"An agreement entered into or renewed on or after January 1, 2003, establishing a forum outside of California for an action arising from an offer or provision of goods, services, property, or extensions of credit primarily for personal, family, or household purposes that is otherwise within the jurisdiction of a small claims court of this state is contrary to public policy and is void and unenforceable.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/small-claims-court-116-225","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}