{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"384.5","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 384.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 3. OF THE PARTIES TO CIVIL ACTIONS [367. - 389.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Permissive Joinder [378. - 384.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-3/chapter-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 45, Sec. 3.   (SB 847)   Effective June 27, 2018.","effective":"2018-06-27","html":"<p>If a judgment in a class action established pursuant to Section <a href=\"/ccp/382\">382</a>, including a consent judgment, decree, or settlement agreement that has been approved by a court, provides for a distribution of money or any other thing of value to a person or entity that is not a party to the action, the court shall transmit a copy of the order, judgment, or decree to the Judicial Council. The order, judgment, or decree shall contain, at a minimum, the information necessary for the California Research Bureau to complete the report required by Section <a href=\"/gov/68520\">68520</a> of the Government Code.</p>","text":"If a judgment in a class action established pursuant to Section 382, including a consent judgment, decree, or settlement agreement that has been approved by a court, provides for a distribution of money or any other thing of value to a person or entity that is not a party to the action, the court shall transmit a copy of the order, judgment, or decree to the Judicial Council. The order, judgment, or decree shall contain, at a minimum, the information necessary for the California Research Bureau to complete the report required by Section 68520 of the Government Code.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/permissive-joinder-384-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}