{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"116.270","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 116.270","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>Any small claims division may use law clerks to assist the judge with legal research of small claims cases.</p>","text":"Any small claims division may use law clerks to assist the judge with legal research of small claims cases.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/small-claims-court-116-270","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}