{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"403.010","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 403.010","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 4. OF THE PLACE OF TRIAL, RECLASSIFICATION, AND COORDINATION OF CIVIL ACTIONS [392. - 404.9.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Reclassification of Civil Actions and Proceedings [403.010. - 403.090.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-4/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 56.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>Nothing in this chapter expands or limits the law on whether a plaintiff, cross-complainant, or petitioner may file an amended complaint or other amended initial pleading. Nothing in this chapter expands or limits the law on whether, and to what extent, an amendment relates back to the date of filing the original complaint or other initial pleading.</p>","text":"Nothing in this chapter expands or limits the law on whether a plaintiff, cross-complainant, or petitioner may file an amended complaint or other amended initial pleading. Nothing in this chapter expands or limits the law on whether, and to what extent, an amendment relates back to the date of filing the original complaint or other initial pleading.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/reclassification-of-civil-actions-and-proceedings-403-010","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}