Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 2016.020

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.

Section 2016.020 - Definitions

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.

Ca. Civ. Proc. Code § 2016.020

Amended by Stats 2009 ch 5 (AB 5),s 3, eff. 6/29/2009.

Added by Stats 2004 ch 182 (AB 3081),s 23, eff. 7/1/2005.