§ 1 Civil Procedure Code Structure

Code of Civil Procedure·California

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This law names the Code of Civil Procedure and says it is split into four main parts covering courts, regular lawsuits, special civil cases, and other rules.

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•The act is called the Code of Civil Procedure.
•It is organized into four parts.
•Each part focuses on a different area: courts, regular civil lawsuits, special civil matters, and other miscellaneous rules.

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Jane wants to sue her neighbor for a fence dispute.

She would look at Part II (Civil Actions) of the Code to see how to start her lawsuit, because the law tells her which part deals with ordinary civil cases.

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§ 1 Civil Procedure Code Structure

This act shall be known as the Code of Civil Procedure, and is divided into four parts, as follows: Part I.Of Courts of Justice. II.Of Civil Actions. III.Of Special Proceedings of a Civil Nature. IV.Miscellaneous Provisions. Part I. Of Courts of Justice. II. Of Civil Actions. III. Of Special Proceedings of a Civil Nature. IV. Miscellaneous Provisions.

Last verified: February 26, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Code of Civil Procedure. Section 1.

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