{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1250.020","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1250.020","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CIVIL NATURE [1063. - 1822.60.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 7. EMINENT DOMAIN LAW [1230.010. - 1273.050.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Commencement of Proceeding [1250.010. - 1250.430.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Jurisdiction and Venue [1250.010. - 1250.040.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7/chapter-5/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the proceeding shall be commenced in the county in which the property sought to be taken is located.</p><p>(b) When property sought to be taken is situated in more than one county, the plaintiff may commence the proceeding in any one of such counties.</p>","text":"(a) Except as provided in subdivision (b), the proceeding shall be commenced in the county in which the property sought to be taken is located. (b) When property sought to be taken is situated in more than one county, the plaintiff may commence the proceeding in any one of such counties.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/jurisdiction-and-venue-1250-020","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}