Code of Civil Procedure section 116.221

In addition to the jurisdiction conferred by Section 116.220, the small claims court has jurisdiction in an action brought by a natural person, if the amount of the demand does not exceed twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500), except as otherwise prohibited by subdivision (c) of Section 116.220 or subdivision (a) of Section 116.231.

Source: Section 116.221, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=116.221. (updated Jan. 1, 2024; accessed Dec. 8, 2025).

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116.231
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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_116.221

Original Source: Section 116.221, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=116.221. (last accessed May 12, 2025).