{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"645","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 645","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 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS [577. - 674.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Of References and Trials by Referees [638. - 645.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-8/chapter-6"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 644, Sec. 10.   Effective January 1, 2001.","effective":"2001-01-01","html":"<p>The decision of the referee appointed pursuant to Section <a href=\"/ccp/638\">638</a> or commissioner may be excepted to and reviewed in like manner as if made by the court. When the reference is to report the facts, the decision reported has the effect of a special verdict.</p>","text":"The decision of the referee appointed pursuant to Section 638 or commissioner may be excepted to and reviewed in like manner as if made by the court. When the reference is to report the facts, the decision reported has the effect of a special verdict.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/of-references-and-trials-by-referees-645","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}