{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"16250","citation":"Veh. Code, § 16250","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAWS [16000. - 16560.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Suspensions Following Unsatisfied Judgments [16250. - 16381.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-7/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Definitions [16250. - 16251.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-7/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 144, Sec. 207.","effective":null,"html":"<p>As used in this chapter and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/veh/16430\">16430</a>), “judgment” means a final judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction in this or any other state or of the United States against a person as defendant upon a cause of action.</p>","text":"As used in this chapter and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 16430), “judgment” means a final judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction in this or any other state or of the United States against a person as defendant upon a cause of action.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/definitions-16250","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}