{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"153","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 153","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 6. General Provisions Respecting Courts of Justice [124. - 153.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-1/title-1/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6. Seals of Courts [153. - 153.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-1/title-1/chapter-6/article-6"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1199, Sec. 2.   Operative July 1, 1989, by Sec. 119 of Ch. 1199.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the seal of a court need not be affixed to any proceeding therein, or to any document, except to the following:</p><p>(a) A writ.</p><p>(b) A summons.</p><p>(c) A warrant of arrest.</p>","text":"Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the seal of a court need not be affixed to any proceeding therein, or to any document, except to the following: (a) A writ. (b) A summons. (c) A warrant of arrest.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/seals-of-courts-153","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}