Code of Civil Procedure section 38

Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, a reference in a statute to a judicial district means:

(a)

As it relates to a court of appeal, the court of appeal district.

(b)

As it relates to a superior court, the county.

Source: Section 38, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=38. (accessed May 12, 2025).

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§ 38’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/code_of_civil_procedure_section_38

Original Source: Section 38, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=38. (last accessed May 12, 2025).