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Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Codes

November 7, 2023 2:45 amNovember 7, 2023 3:39 pm

California has over 156,000 statutes that are contained in its 29 Codes. These 29 Codes vary in size, content, and approach. The following provides an overview of the 29 Codes and some of their similar and different provisions: What is...

Frequently Asked Questions about Statutory Construction California

October 27, 2023 7:51 amOctober 27, 2023 7:51 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding statutory construction in California. What is the purpose of statutory construction? The “fundamental task is to ascertain the Legislature’s...

An Overview of California’s Codes

August 5, 2022 6:20 amAugust 5, 2022 6:29 am

California has just over 156,000 statutes that are contained in its 29 Codes. As a reader would expect, these 29 Codes vary in size, content, and approach. The following is an overview of the 29 Codes and some of their...