{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1297.351","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1297.351","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 9.3. ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION OF INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL DISPUTES [1297.11. - 1297.432.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-9.3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Conciliation [1297.341. - 1297.432.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-9.3/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Representation and Assistance [1297.351. - 1297.351.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-9.3/chapter-7/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 23, Sec. 1.   Effective March 7, 1988.","effective":"1988-03-07","html":"<p>The parties may appear in person or be represented or assisted by any person of their choice. A person assisting or representing a party need not be a member of the legal profession or licensed to practice law in California.</p>","text":"The parties may appear in person or be represented or assisted by any person of their choice. A person assisting or representing a party need not be a member of the legal profession or licensed to practice law in California.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/representation-and-assistance-1297-351","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}