Title 4: Civil Discovery Act | Chapter 1: General Provisions
California Code of Civil Procedure – 2026
§ 2016.010
This title may be cited as the “Civil Discovery Act.
§ 2016.020
As used in this title: (a) “Action” includes a civil action and a special proceeding of a civil nature.
§ 2016.030
Unless the court orders otherwise, the parties may by written stipulation modify the procedures provided by this title for any method of discovery per…
§ 2016.040
(a) A meet and confer declaration in support of a motion shall state facts showing a reasonable and good faith attempt, either in person, by telephone…
§ 2016.050
Sections 1011 and 1013 apply to any method of discovery or service of a motion provided for in this title.
§ 2016.060
When the last day to perform or complete any act provided for in this title falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday as specified in Section 10, the ti…
§ 2016.070
This title applies to discovery in aid of enforcement of a money judgment only to the extent provided in Article 1 (commencing with Section 708.
§ 2016.090
(a) The following shall apply in a civil action unless modified by stipulation by all parties to the action: (1) Within 60 days of a demand by any par…