{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"2036.020","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 2036.020","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 20. Perpetuation of Testimony or Preservation of Information Pending Appeal [2036.010. - 2036.050.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-4/title-4/chapter-20"}],"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 for the purpose set forth in Section <a href=\"/ccp/2036.010\">2036.010</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 for the purpose set forth in Section 2036.010 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-information-2036-020","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}