{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"116.260","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 116.260","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. 1990, Ch. 1305, Sec. 3.   Note: Prior to 1991, this subject matter was in Chapter 5A, comprising Sections 116 to 117.24.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In each county, individual assistance shall be made available to advise small claims litigants and potential litigants without charge as provided in Section <a href=\"/ccp/116.940\">116.940</a> and by rules adopted by the Judicial Council.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/small-claims-court-116-260","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}