{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"872.220","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 872.220","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 10.5. PARTITION OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY [872.010. - 874.323.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Commencement of Action [872.210. - 872.550.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10.5/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Complaint and Lis Pendens [872.210. - 872.250.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-10.5/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 73.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If it is necessary to have a title report:</p><p>(a) The plaintiff may, prior to commencing the action, procure a title report and shall in the complaint indicate this has been done and designate a place where it will be kept for inspection, use, and copying by the parties.</p><p>(b) The court may, upon application of a party, authorize the party to procure a title report and shall designate a place where it shall be kept for inspection, use, and copying by the parties.</p>","text":"If it is necessary to have a title report: (a) The plaintiff may, prior to commencing the action, procure a title report and shall in the complaint indicate this has been done and designate a place where it will be kept for inspection, use, and copying by the parties. (b) The court may, upon application of a party, authorize the party to procure a title report and shall designate a place where it shall be kept for inspection, use, and copying by the parties.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/complaint-and-lis-pendens-872-220","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}