{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1996","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1996","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 3. OF THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE [1985. - 2015.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-4/title-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Means of Production [1985. - 1997.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-4/title-3/chapter-2"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Such order can only be made on the motion of a party, upon affidavit showing the nature of the action or proceeding, the testimony expected from the witness, and its materiality.</p>","text":"Such order can only be made on the motion of a party, upon affidavit showing the nature of the action or proceeding, the testimony expected from the witness, and its materiality.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/means-of-production-1996","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}