California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
CCP §116.260: In each county, individual assistance shall be made available to advise small claims litigants and potential litigants without charge as provided in Section 116.
What this law says, in plain English
Counties must provide free assistance to advise people involved in or considering small claims court cases.
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In each county, individual assistance shall be made available to advise small claims litigants and potential litigants without charge as provided in Section 116.940 and by rules adopted by the Judicial Council.
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