{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1953.12","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1953.12","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 4. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS [1855. - 2107.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-4"},{"name":"TITLE 2. OF THE KINDS AND DEGREES OF EVIDENCE [1878. - 1974.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-4/title-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Writings [1895. - 1953.13.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-4/title-2/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4.5. Private Records Destroyed in Disaster or Calamity [1953.10. - 1953.13.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-4/title-2/chapter-3/article-4.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 1311.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Upon the hearing the court shall receive such evidence as may be required and if the court is satisfied that the statements contained in the petition are true, it shall make an order reciting the existence, substance, genuineness or authenticity of the destroyed or lost memorandum, book, map, chart, manuscript, writing, account, entry, print, document, representation or combination thereof.</p>","text":"Upon the hearing the court shall receive such evidence as may be required and if the court is satisfied that the statements contained in the petition are true, it shall make an order reciting the existence, substance, genuineness or authenticity of the destroyed or lost memorandum, book, map, chart, manuscript, writing, account, entry, print, document, representation or combination thereof.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/private-records-destroyed-in-disaster-or-calamity-1953-12","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}