2010 California Code
Code of Civil Procedure
Chapter 1. General Provisions

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.
   (b) "Court" means the trial court in which the action is pending,
unless otherwise specified.
   (c) "Document" and "writing" mean a writing, as defined in Section
250 of the Evidence Code.
   (d) "Electronic" means relating to technology having electrical,
digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar
capabilities.
   (e) "Electronically stored information" means information that is
stored in an electronic medium.



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 permitted under Section 2019.010.



2016.040.  A meet and confer declaration in support of a motion
shall state facts showing a reasonable and good faith attempt at an
informal resolution of each issue presented by the motion.



2016.050.  Section 1013 applies 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 time limit is extended until the next
court day closer to the trial date.


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 708.010) of Chapter 6 of Title 9 of Part 2.