{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"2035.020","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 2035.020","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 4. CIVIL DISCOVERY ACT [2016.010. - 2036.050.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-4/title-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 19. Perpetuation of Testimony or Preservation of Evidence Before Filing Action [2035.010. - 2035.060.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-4/title-4/chapter-19"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 182, Sec. 23.   Effective January 1, 2005.   Operative July 1, 2005, by Sec. 64 of Ch. 182.","effective":"2005-01-01","html":"<p>The methods available for discovery conducted for the purposes set forth in Section <a href=\"/ccp/2035.010\">2035.010</a> are all of the following:</p><p>(a) Oral and written depositions.</p><p>(b) Inspections of documents, things, and places.</p><p>(c) Physical and mental examinations.</p>","text":"The methods available for discovery conducted for the purposes set forth in Section 2035.010 are all of the following: (a) Oral and written depositions. (b) Inspections of documents, things, and places. (c) Physical and mental examinations.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/perpetuation-of-testimony-or-preservation-of-evidence-before-2035-020","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}