citation: BPC § 6252

text:
(a) All contracts for a consumer legal funding transaction shall disclose material terms to the consumer, including, but not limited to, all of the following:

(1) Clear and conspicuous language, on the first page of the contract, detailing all of the following:

(A) The funded amount to be paid to the consumer by the consumer legal funding company upon the completion of litigation.

(B) An itemization of any one-time charges.

(C) The maximum total amount to be assigned by the consumer to the consumer litigation funding company, including the funded amount and all charges.

(D) A repayment schedule, including the dates in which all payments are due to the consumer litigation funding company.

(2) A disclosure stating, “Consumer’s right to cancellation: You may cancel this contract without penalty or further obligation within five business days after the funding date if you return to the consumer legal funding company the full amount of the disbursed funds.”

(3) (A) A disclosure stating that the consumer legal funding company shall have no role in deciding whether, when, or for what dollar amount a legal claim may be settled.

(B) Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), the consumer legal funding company may seek updated information about the status of the legal claim.

(b) All contracts for a consumer legal funding transaction shall require the consumer or the consumer’s attorney to notify the consumer legal funding company of the outcome of the legal claim, including, but not limited to, all settlements, verdicts, or other means of dispute resolution.


kind: section

code: BPC

citation: BPC § 6253

text: The contracted amount to be paid to the consumer legal funding company shall be a predetermined amount based upon intervals of time from the funding date through the resolution date, and shall not be determined as a percentage of the recovery from the legal claim.

history: (History: Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 565, Sec. 3. (AB 931) Effective January 1, 2026.)

division: 3. PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY

chapter: 4. Attorneys

path: 3. PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY > 4. Attorneys > 17. The California Consumer Legal Funding Act


citation: BPC § 6254

text:
(a) A consumer legal funding company shall be prohibited from doing any of the following:

(1) Paying or offering to pay commissions, referral fees, or other forms of consideration to any attorney, law firm, or any of their employees for referring a consumer to the company.

(2) Accepting any commissions, referral fees, rebates, or other forms of consideration from an attorney, law firm, or any of their employees.

(3) Intentionally providing a consumer materially false or misleading information regarding its products or services.

(4) (A) Referring, in furtherance of legal funding, a customer or potential customer to a specific attorney, law firm, or any of their employees.

(B) Nothing in subparagraph (A) shall prevent a consumer legal funding company from referring a consumer to a publicly available attorney referral service operated by a local bar association of the State Bar of California.

(5) Providing funding to a consumer who has previously assigned or sold portions of the consumer’s right to proceeds from the consumer’s legal claim without first making payment to satisfy that assignment if the consumer legal funding company knew or should have known that the consumer had assigned or sold a portion of their rights to the proceeds of the consumer’s legal claim.

(6) Receiving any right to, or making, any decisions with respect to the conduct of the underlying legal claim or any settlement or resolution thereof.

(7) Attempting to obtain a waiver of any remedy or right by the consumer, including, but not limited to, the right to trial by jury.

(8) Paying or offering to pay for court costs, filing fees, or attorney’s fees either during or after the resolution of the legal claim, using funds from the consumer legal funding transaction.

(9) Offering consumer legal funding on the condition that a consumer that is represented by counsel terminate that representation and adopt counsel recommended by the consumer legal funding company.

(10) Knowingly assisting a lawyer or law firm that is enticing or intends to entice a consumer to bring a claim that the company knows or has reason to know is fabricated or otherwise not brought in good faith.

(b) Any legal funding company that engages in conduct that is prohibited by subdivision (a) shall be liable for all of the following:

(1) Automatic termination of the contract for the consumer legal funding transaction.

(2) Statutory damages not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per violation or three times the actual damages incurred by the consumer, whichever is greater.

(3) Attorney’s costs and fees.

(4) Injunctive or declaratory relief.

(c) In assessing the amount of statutory damages to be set pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (b), the court shall consider any one or more of the relevant circumstances presented by any of the parties to the case, including, but not limited to, the nature and seriousness of the misconduct, the number of violations, the persistence of the misconduct, the length of time over which the misconduct occurred, the willfulness of the defendant’s misconduct, and the defendant’s assets, liabilities, and net worth.

article: 17. The California Consumer Legal Funding Act


citation: BPC § 6255

text: The contingent right to receive an amount of the potential proceeds of a legal claim is assignable by a consumer.


citation: BPC § 6256

text:
(a) An attorney, or the attorney’s immediate family, retained by a consumer shall not have a financial interest in a consumer legal funding company offering consumer legal funding, and shall not provide consumer legal funding directly to a consumer.

(b) Any attorney who has referred the consumer to the consumer’s retained attorney shall not have a financial interest in a consumer legal funding company offering consumer legal funding to that consumer.

(c) An attorney retained by a consumer shall not disclose any privileged information to a legal funding company without the written consent of the consumer. Disclosing information to a legal funding company at the consumer’s request shall not otherwise void the attorney-client privilege.

(d) An attorney shall not compensate, promise, or give anything of value to a person for the purpose of recommending or securing the services of the attorney or the attorney’s law firm, except that an attorney may do the following:

(1) Pay the reasonable costs of advertisements or communications permitted by Rule 7.2 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct, or any successor rule.

(2) Pay the usual charges of a legal services plan or a qualified attorney referral service operating in accordance with the rules established by the state bar.

(3) Pay for a law practice operating in accordance with Rule 1.17 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct, or any successor rule.

(4) Refer clients to another attorney or a nonlawyer professional pursuant to an arrangement not otherwise prohibited by the California Rules of Professional Conduct or this chapter.

(e) Any attorney who violates this section shall be subject to discipline by the State Bar of California.


citation: BPC § 6300

text: There is in each county of this State a board of law library trustees, which governs the law library established for the county under the provisions of this chapter.

history: (History: Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 452.)

chapter: 5. Law Libraries

article: 1. Boards of Law Library Trustees

path: 3. PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY > 5. Law Libraries > 1. Boards of Law Library Trustees


citation: BPC § 6301

text:
(a) Except as otherwise provided by statute, a board of law library trustees is constituted as follows:

(1) In a county where there are no more than three judges of the superior court, each of those judges is ex officio a trustee. The judges may at their option select only one of their number to serve as a trustee, and in that event they shall appoint two additional trustees who are residents of the county or members of the State Bar.

(2) In a county where there are more than three judges of the superior court, the judges of that court shall elect either four or five of their number to serve as trustees.

(3) Any judge of the superior court who is an ex officio or elected member may, at the judge’s option, designate a resident of the county or a member of the State Bar to act for the judge as trustee.

(4) The chair of the board of supervisors is ex officio a trustee, but the board of supervisors at the request of the chair may appoint a member of the State Bar, any other member of the board of supervisors of the county, or a resident of the county to serve as trustee in place of the chair. The appointment of the person selected in place of the chair of the board of supervisors shall expire when a new chair of the board of supervisors is selected, and that appointment shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 6302.

(5) The board of supervisors shall appoint as many additional trustees, who are members of the State Bar, as may be necessary to constitute a board of at least six and not more than seven members.

(b) No more than two law library trustees may be residents of the county who are not judges of the county, members of the State Bar, or members of the board of supervisors of the county.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 52, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2002.)

article: 1. Boards of Law Library Trustees


text:
Notwithstanding Section 6301, in San Diego County the board of law library trustees shall be constituted, as follows:

(a) Up to five judges of the superior court, to be elected by and from the superior court judges of the county. Each superior court judge so elected shall serve a three-year term. In order to maintain overlapping terms, those judges holding office as of the date of unification of the municipal and superior courts of San Diego County shall remain in office until the expiration of their original terms.

(b) The board of supervisors shall appoint up to four attorneys resident in the county to the board of law library trustees, to serve overlapping three-year terms. In order to stagger the appointments, the board of supervisors shall, in January of 1997, appoint one attorney to a one-year term, one attorney to a two-year term, and one attorney to a three-year term; and as each term expires, the new appointee shall thereafter serve three-year terms. At least one attorney appointed pursuant to this subdivision shall be a member of the San Diego County Bar Association.

(c) In the event a trustee cannot serve a full term, the appointing authority for that individual shall appoint another qualified person to complete that term. Interim appointments may be made by the board of law library trustees in accordance with Section 6305.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.1. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

article: 1. Boards of Law Library Trustees


text: In any county where there are no more than three judges of the superior court, the board of supervisors, with the concurrence of the majority of the incumbent judges of the superior court, may reduce the number of law library trustees to not less than three members.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 52, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.)

article: 1. Boards of Law Library Trustees


citation: BPC § 6302

text: Appointments of trustees which are to be made by the board of supervisors of the county shall be made at the first meeting of the board of supervisors after the establishment of a law library in the county, the appointees to serve until the first meeting of the board of supervisors in the succeeding January. The board shall, at any such meeting in each succeeding January, appoint such trustees to serve for the term of one year.

article: 1. Boards of Law Library Trustees


text:
(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in Los Angeles County appointments made by judges of the superior court shall be for a term of four years, and appointments made by the board of supervisors of the county shall be for a term of two years.

(b) The terms of no more than three judge-appointed members shall expire in the same year.

(c) The term of one member appointed by the board of supervisors shall expire each year.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2003.)

article: 1. Boards of Law Library Trustees


citation: BPC § 6303

text: The office of trustee is honorary, without salary or other compensation.

article: 1. Boards of Law Library Trustees


citation: BPC § 6304

text: Each board of law library trustees shall meet quarterly on a day it appoints, and any board may meet at other times as it appoints, at a place to be designated for that purpose. The president of the board may call a special meeting at any time for the transaction of necessary business. A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for business, and an affirmative vote of a majority of the members is required to exercise the powers of the board.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 51, Sec. 1. (AB 170) Effective July 2, 2024.)

article: 1. Boards of Law Library Trustees


citation: BPC § 6305

text: A board of law library trustees may remove any trustee, except an ex officio trustee, who is absent from three consecutive meetings of the board, and may fill all vacancies that from any cause occur in the board.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.2. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

article: 1. Boards of Law Library Trustees


citation: BPC § 6306

text: Each board shall appoint one of its number as president.

article: 1. Boards of Law Library Trustees


citation: BPC § 6307

text:
Each board shall elect a secretary, who shall keep a full statement and account of all property, money, receipts and expenditures, and shall keep a record and full minutes in writing, with the ayes and noes at length, of all proceedings of the board.

Under the secretary’s hand, the proceedings may be verified by an official seal adopted and provided by the board for that purpose.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.3. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

article: 1. Boards of Law Library Trustees


citation: BPC § 6320

text:
All money collected for the law library in each county, must be deposited with the treasurer of the county, who must keep the same separate and apart in a trust fund or trust account, to be disbursed by the board of law library trustees. Money may be disbursed only as in this chapter provided, and only for the purposes herein authorized.

Whenever a law library and a board of trustees to govern the same, is in existence under the provisions of any law, other than the law superseded by this chapter, in any county, or city and county, in this State, money so collected shall be paid into the hands of those, and in the manner, provided by such law.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 396.)

article: 2. Law Library Funds

path: 3. PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY > 5. Law Libraries > 2. Law Library Funds


citation: BPC § 6321

text:
(a) On and after January 1, 2006, as described in Section 68085.1 of the Government Code, the Administrative Office of the Courts shall make monthly distributions from superior court filing fees to the law library fund in each county in the amounts described in this section and Section 6322.1. From each first paper filing fee as provided under Section 70611, 70612, 70613, 70614, or 70670 of the Government Code, each first paper or petition filing fee in a probate matter as provided under Section 70650, 70651, 70652, 70653, 70654, 70655, 70656, or 70658 of the Government Code, Section 103470 of the Health and Safety Code, or Section 7660 of the Probate Code, each filing fee for a small claim or limited civil case appeal as provided under Section 116.760 of the Code of Civil Procedure or Section 70621 of the Government Code, and each vehicle forfeiture petition fee as provided under subdivision (e) of Section 14607.6 of the Vehicle Code, that is collected in each of the following counties, the amount indicated in this subdivision shall be paid to the law library fund in that county: JurisdictionAmountAlameda $37.00Alpine 4.00Amador 20.00Butte 35.00Calaveras 32.00Colusa 17.00Contra Costa 35.00Del Norte 20.00El Dorado 29.00Fresno 37.00Glenn 20.00Humboldt 40.00Imperial 20.00Inyo 29.00Kern 27.00Kings 29.00Lake 23.00Lassen 28.00Los Angeles 24.00Madera 32.00Marin 32.00Mariposa 27.00Mendocino 35.00Merced 29.00Modoc 20.00Mono 20.00Monterey 31.00Napa 23.00Nevada 29.00Orange 35.00Placer 35.00Plumas 23.00Riverside 32.00Sacramento 50.00San Benito 26.00San Bernardino 29.00San Diego 38.00San Francisco 42.00San Joaquin 29.00San Luis Obispo 34.00San Mateo 38.50Santa Barbara 41.00Santa Clara 26.00Santa Cruz 35.00Shasta 26.00Sierra 20.00Siskiyou 26.00Solano 29.00Sonoma 35.00Stanislaus 24.00Sutter 7.00Tehama 23.00Trinity 20.00Tulare 35.00Tuolumne 20.00Ventura 32.00Yolo 35.00Yuba 10.00(b) If a board of supervisors in any county acted before January 1, 2006, to increase the law library fee in that county effective January 1, 2006, the amount distributed to the law library fund in that county under subdivision (a) shall be increased by the amount that the board of supervisors acted to increase the fee, up to three dollars ($3). Notwithstanding subdivision (b) of Section 6322.1, as it read on January 1, 2005, the maximum increase permitted under this subdivision in Los Angeles County is three dollars ($3), rather than two dollars ($2).

(c) The amounts of twenty-three dollars ($23) for Inyo County, twenty-nine dollars ($29) for Mendocino County, twenty-three dollars ($23) for Plumas County, and twenty-three dollars ($23) for San Benito County listed in subdivision (a) shall apply to distributions made under subdivision (a) beginning January 1, 2006.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.4. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

article: 2. Law Library Funds


citation: BPC § 6322

text:
(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that the change in the method of distributing funds to law libraries from fees collected by the superior courts under the Uniform Civil Fees and Standard Fee Schedule Act of 2005 will not result in undue financial hardship for any law library. On and after January 1, 2006, any law library that experiences undue financial hardship from the change in the method of distributing funding to law libraries may request a one-time advance from the Administrative Office of the Courts. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall provide the advance within 15 days after the request is received, but no earlier than February 1, 2006, if all of the following conditions are met:

(1) The law library board of trustees certifies that the law library is experiencing financial hardship caused by an increase in the time between collection of a fee by the court and the receipt of the money by the law library fund resulting from the implementation of the new distribution method for money received from superior court filing fees.

(2) The law library board of trustees certifies that the law library is operating under this chapter.

(3) The Administrative Office of the Courts receives the request on or before February 15, 2006.

(b) The amount of the advance shall be equal to one-twelfth of the law library’s total receipts from superior court fees for the 2003-04 fiscal year.

(c) The funding for the advance shall be provided from amounts deposited into the bank account established by the Administrative Office of the Courts under subdivision (b) of Section 68085.1 of the Government Code. The advance shall be returned within 30 days if a law library ceases to operate or the responsibility for the law library is transferred from the law library board of trustees.

history: (History: Repealed (in Sec. 8) and added by Stats. 2005, Ch. 75, Sec. 9. Effective July 19, 2005. Operative January 1, 2006, by Sec. 156 of Ch. 75.)

article: 2. Law Library Funds


text:
(a) (1) Until the end of the moratorium described in Section 70601 of the Government Code, the board of supervisors of any county may increase, as provided in this section, the amount distributed to its county law library fund from the uniform filing fees listed in Section 6321 whenever it determines that the increase is necessary to defray the expenses of the law library.

(2) Any increase in the amount distributed to the law library fund in any county under this subdivision shall not be effective until January 1 of the next year after the adoption by the board of supervisors of the increase. The amount of the increase in any calendar year shall be no greater than three dollars ($3) over the previous calendar year. A copy of the action of the board of supervisors that establishes the increase shall be provided to the Administrative Office of the Courts as soon as it becomes available but no later than December 15 of the year before the increased distribution goes into effect.

(b) Distribution changes after January 1, 2008, shall be determined by the process described in Section 70601 of the Government Code.

(c) (1) In an action or proceeding in which a claim for money damages falls within the monetary jurisdiction of the small claims court and is filed by an assignee who is prohibited from filing or maintaining a claim pursuant to Section 116.420 of the Code of Civil Procedure, the uniform filing fee shall be reduced by twenty-four dollars ($24) to one hundred eighty-one dollars ($181) if the complaint contains a declaration under penalty of perjury, executed by the party requesting the reduction in fees, that the case qualifies for the lower fee because the claim for money damages will not exceed the monetary jurisdiction of small claims court and is filed by an assignee of the claim.

(2) When the uniform filing fee is reduced as provided under this subdivision, the amount distributed from each uniform filing fee to the law library fund in the county shall be as follows: JurisdictionAmountAlameda$12.00Alpine1.00Amador6.00Butte12.00Calaveras7.00Colusa12.00Contra Costa8.00Del Norte6.00El Dorado9.00Fresno9.00Glenn6.00Humboldt12.00Imperial12.00Inyo6.00Kern12.00Kings12.00Lake12.00Lassen12.00Los Angeles5.00Madera12.00Marin12.00Mariposa4.00Mendocino12.00Merced12.00Modoc6.00Mono6.00Monterey10.00Napa12.00Nevada7.00Orange8.00Placer7.00Plumas6.00Riverside12.00Sacramento8.50San Benito6.00San Bernardino12.00San Diego12.00San Francisco12.00San Joaquin10.00San Luis Obispo12.00San Mateo12.00Santa Barbara12.00Santa Clara8.00Santa Cruz12.00Shasta8.50Sierra9.00Siskiyou8.00Solano9.00Sonoma12.00Stanislaus6.50Sutter1.00Tehama9.00Trinity6.00Tulare12.00Tuolumne2.00Ventura12.00Yolo10.00Yuba7.00The increases described in subdivision (a) do not apply to the law library distributions in this subdivision.

(3) Notwithstanding subdivision (d) of Section 68085.4 of the Government Code, when the uniform filing fee is reduced as provided in this subdivision, the amounts distributed to dispute resolution programs, the State Court Facilities Construction Fund, the Judges’ Retirement Fund, children’s waiting rooms, and the Equal Access Fund shall remain as provided under subdivisions (b) and (c) of Section 68085.4 of the Government Code and shall not be changed. Only the amounts distributed to the Trial Court Trust Fund, the law libraries, and the State Court Facilities Construction Fund shall be adjusted. The amount distributed from each uniform filing fee under this section to the State Court Facilities Construction Fund, established in Section 70371 of the Government Code, shall be thirty-one dollars ($31). If the fee is further reduced below one hundred eighty-one dollars ($181), as with a partial waiver or partial payment, the proportional reductions described in subdivision (g) of Section 68085.1 of the Government Code shall apply.

(d) Distributions under this section to the law library fund in each county shall be used only for the purposes authorized by this chapter.

(e) As used in this section and Section 6321, “law library fund” includes a law library account described in the second paragraph of Section 6320.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 79, Sec. 1. (AB 143) Effective July 16, 2021.)

article: 2. Law Library Funds


citation: BPC § 6324

text: The board of supervisors may appropriate from the county treasury for law library purposes such sums as may in their discretion appear proper. When so paid into the law library fund, those sums shall constitute a part of the fund and be used for the same purposes.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 75, Sec. 12. Effective July 19, 2005. Operative January 1, 2006, by Sec. 156 of Ch. 75.)

article: 2. Law Library Funds


citation: BPC § 6325

text: The orders and demands of the trustees of the law library, when duly made and authenticated as hereinafter provided, shall be verified and audited by the auditing officer, and paid by the treasurer of the county out of the law library fund. Full entry and record shall be kept as in other cases.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 75, Sec. 13. Effective July 19, 2005. Operative January 1, 2006, by Sec. 156 of Ch. 75.)

article: 2. Law Library Funds


citation: BPC § 6326

text: A revolving fund of not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) may be established from money in the law library fund, by resolution of the board of law library trustees, for expenditures of not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) each for purposes for which the law library fund may lawfully be expended. The board shall prescribe the procedure by which money may be drawn from the revolving fund, the records to be kept, and the manner in which reimbursements shall be made to the revolving fund by demand and order from the law library fund. All or any part of the money in the revolving fund may be deposited in a commercial account in a bank, subject to payments of not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) each by check on the signature of the secretary or any other person or persons designated by the board.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.5. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

article: 2. Law Library Funds


citation: BPC § 6340

text: Each board of law library trustees shall establish and maintain a law library at the county seat of the county in which it is appointed and may lease suitable quarters therefor or construct quarters pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and may provide leased or constructed quarters with suitable furniture and utility services.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1076.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards

path: 3. PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS GENERALLY > 5. Law Libraries > 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


citation: BPC § 6341

text: Any board of law library trustees may establish and maintain a branch of the law library in any city in the county, other than the county seat, in which a session of the superior court is held. In any city constituting the county seat, any board of law library trustees may establish and maintain a branch of the law library at any location therein where four or more judges of the superior court are designated to hold sessions more than 10 miles distant from the principal office of the court. In any city and county any board of law library trustees may establish and maintain branches of the law library. A branch is in all respects a part of the law library and is governed accordingly.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 2003.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


citation: BPC § 6342

text: A board of law library trustees may order the drawing and payment, upon properly authenticated vouchers, of money from out of the law library fund, for any liability or expenditure herein authorized, and generally do all that may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this chapter.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.6. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


citation: BPC § 6343

text: A board may make and enforce all rules, regulations, and by-laws necessary for the administration, government, and protection of the law library, and of all property belonging thereto, or that may be loaned, devised, bequeathed, or donated to it. A board may make expenditures for the suitable maintenance, repair, protection and insurance against loss of such property, both real and personal.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1941, Ch. 453.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


citation: BPC § 6344

text: A board may purchase books, journals, other publications, and other personal property. It may dispose of obsolete or duplicate books, and other unneeded or unusable property.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1945, Ch. 1113.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


citation: BPC § 6345

text:
A board may appoint a law librarian and define the powers and prescribe the duties of any law library employees, determine the number, and elect all necessary subordinate law librarians and law library employees, and at its pleasure remove any law librarian or law library employees.

For the purpose of facilitating the recruitment of professional and technically trained persons to fill positions for which there is a shortage of qualified applicants, a board may authorize payment of all or a part of the reasonable travel expense of applicants who are called for interview and all or part of the reasonable travel and moving expense of persons who change their place of residence to accept employment with the law library.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.7. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


citation: BPC § 6346

text: A board shall fix the salaries of the law librarian and law library employees, and may require a bond of any law librarian or law library employee, in such sum as it may fix. The premium on a bond given by an authorized surety company may be paid from the law library fund.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.8. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


text: A board of law library trustees may contract with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, to make all or any of the employees of the law library members of the system.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.9. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


text: As an alternative to Section 6346.5, a board of law library trustees may, with the consent of the board of administration of the applicable retirement system, elect to make all or any of the officers or employees of the law library members of the retirement system which covers the officers and employees of the county in which the law library is established and to have the law library officers and employees deemed to be county employees for purposes of that retirement system. In the event of such an election, the employer contributions on behalf of the covered law library officers and employees shall be made from law library funds.

history: (History: Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 156, Sec. 1.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


citation: BPC § 6347

text: A board may contract with any other law library board, law library association, superior court, or legal-related entity, including a self-help group or other organization that provides a similar service, to provide public law library services as may best carry into effect the purposes of this chapter.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.10. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


citation: BPC § 6348

text: A board may expend surplus funds under its control, not necessary for use to maintain the law library, to acquire or lease real property and erect thereon a library building to house the law library. In the alternative, a board of law library trustees may appropriate from the surplus funds so much as in the discretion of the board may be necessary to obtain adequate quarters for the law library in any building hereafter erected by the board of supervisors of the county in which the law library is maintained. The moneys so appropriated shall not be more than the proportion of the total cost of the building which the space allotted to the law library bears to the total usable space in the building. The moneys so appropriated may be transferred to the board of supervisors of the county for use in erecting the building, or may be paid directly on contracts for the erection thereof made by the board of supervisors.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.11. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


text:
An appropriation to obtain quarters for the law library in a building to be erected by the board of supervisors of the county, may be made subject to such terms and conditions, including approval of plans and specifications, and regarding maintenance and use of the quarters, as may be mutually agreed upon by the board of law library trustees and the board of supervisors.

Where a board of law library trustees determines to erect a library building to house the law library, the State of California or the county or the city in which the building is to be located, may set apart and dedicate or lease land owned by any of them for the permanent use of the building and access thereto.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1069.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


text: When a board of law library trustees in any county determines to erect a library building to house the law library, it may borrow money for that purpose and repay the loan from its future income. The board may borrow the money from any person, or private or public agency, or corporation, in an amount not exceeding half of the funds of the board allocated to the construction of the building, upon such terms as may be agreed upon by the board and the lender and approved by resolution of the board of supervisors of the county.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1299, Sec. 1.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


text: A library building erected to house the law library may include courtrooms with offices in connection therewith, offices for use of a county bar association, and an office for a notary public and public stenographer, which courtrooms and offices the board of law library trustees may lease, the income to be deposited in the law library fund.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.12. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


text: Real property acquired by a board may be sold, leased, rented, or licensed with the proceeds to be deposited in the law library fund.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 201, Sec. 2. (SB 1462) Effective January 1, 2015.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


text: A board of law library trustees may invest surplus funds in excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or of the average annual expenditures of the library for the four fiscal years immediately preceding the investment, whichever is lesser, in the Local Agency Investment Fund pursuant to Article 11 (commencing with Section 16429.1) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code or bonds of the government of the United States or of this state. Bonds so purchased may be sold at any time in the discretion of the board. In computing average annual expenditures for the purposes of this section, capital expenditures for the purchase of real property and construction of a library building shall not be included.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.14. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


text: A board of law library trustees may contract with the board of supervisors of the county upon such terms as may be mutually agreeable for the construction by the board of supervisors of a law library building or any part thereof or for quarters in a building to be erected by the board of supervisors. The agreement may be made subject to such terms and conditions including approval of plans and specifications, regarding the furnishing and equipping of the building or quarters, and regarding maintenance and use of the quarters, as may be mutually agreed upon by the board of law library trustees and the board of supervisors. The contract may provide that the board of law library trustees shall make payments to the board of supervisors out of future income in payment for constructing or furnishing or equipping the law library building or part thereof or those quarters in a building. Any contract executed by a board of law library trustees and a board of supervisors, which, if executed subsequent to the effective date of this section would be valid, is hereby ratified and validated.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.15. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


text: A board of law library trustees may enter into an agreement with a county for the joint exercise of powers pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code for the purpose of constructing a building or buildings to house the law library and court or county facilities, without limitation as to the number of courtrooms such building or buildings may contain, and may lease from any authority created pursuant to such agreement the space required for law library purposes.

history: (History: Added by Stats. 1983, Ch. 31, Sec. 1. Effective May 11, 1983.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


citation: BPC § 6349

text:
Each board of law library trustees, on or before the 15th day of October of each year, shall make an annual report to the board of supervisors of the county in which the law library is maintained, for the preceding fiscal year ending on the 30th day of June. A copy of the report shall be filed with the auditor of the county.

The report shall give the condition of their trust, with full statements of all their property and money received, whence derived, how used and expended, the number of books, periodicals and other publications on hand, the number added by purchase, gift, or otherwise during the year, the number lost or missing, and other information as might be of interest.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.16. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


citation: BPC § 6350

text: A financial report, showing all receipts and disbursements of money, shall be made by the secretary, duly verified by oath, at the same time that the report of the board is made.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2009, Ch. 332, Sec. 1.17. (SB 113) Effective January 1, 2010.)

article: 3. Duties and Powers of Boards


citation: BPC § 6360

text:
(a) A law library established under this chapter shall be free to the judiciary, to state and county officials, to members of the State Bar of California, and to all residents of the county, for the examination of books and other publications at the library or its branches.

(b) The board of law library trustees may permit the removal of the books and other publications from the library and its branches as it considers proper, subject to those rules, and, in its discretion, the giving of security, as it may provide to ensure the safekeeping and prompt return thereof, but security shall not be required of members of the judiciary or county officials. The board may provide for the levying of fines and charges for violation of the rules, and may make charges for special services, such as the making of photocopies of pages of library books, electronic delivery, messenger and other delivery services, educational programs, special events, and provision of supplies or food services.

(c) The board of law library trustees may require persons other than members of the judiciary, county officials, and members of the bar resident in the county, to pay dues as the board may fix for the privilege of removing books and other publications from the library. With the approval of the board of supervisors, the board of law library trustees may charge individual members of the bar resident in the county fees for the removal of books and other publications from the library. These fees shall not exceed the cost of providing the service.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 86, Sec. 10. (SB 1171) Effective January 1, 2017.)

article: 4. General Provisions

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citation: BPC § 6361

text: The board of supervisors of the county in which the law library is established shall provide sufficient quarters for the use of the library upon request of the board of law library trustees, except that the board of supervisors need not provide such quarters when the board of law library trustees determines it has sufficient funds, over and above those necessary for operation and maintenance expenses, to provide its own quarters. Such provision may include, with the room or rooms provided, suitable furniture, window shades, floor coverings, lighting, heat and telephone and janitor service.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1076.)

article: 4. General Provisions


text: The State Librarian shall periodically supply to each law library established under the provisions of this chapter, and requesting the same, information regarding newly published materials to aid such libraries in their selection of new materials.

history: (History: Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1385.)

article: 4. General Provisions


citation: BPC § 6363

text: Whenever a law library, and a board of trustees to govern the same, is in existence under the provisions of any law, other than the law superseded by this chapter, in any county, or city and county, in this State, this chapter shall not be considered a repeal of any legislation under which such library was established and is now governed, but shall be deemed to confer upon such library the benefits of Sections 6321, 6322, 6322.1, 6326, 6341, 6345, 6346, 6346.5, and 6347.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1786.)

article: 4. General Provisions


citation: BPC § 6400

text:
(a) “Unlawful detainer assistant” means any individual who for compensation renders assistance or advice in the prosecution or defense of an unlawful detainer claim or action, including any bankruptcy petition that may affect the unlawful detainer claim or action.

(b) “Unlawful detainer claim” means a proceeding, filing, or action affecting rights or liabilities of any person that arises under Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 1159) of Title 3 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure and that contemplates an adjudication by a court.

(c) “Legal document assistant” means:

(1) Any person who is not exempted under Section 6401 and who provides, or assists in providing, or offers to provide, or offers to assist in providing, for compensation, any self-help service to a member of the public who is representing themselves in a legal matter, or who holds themselves out as someone who offers that service or has that authority. This paragraph does not apply to any individual whose assistance consists merely of secretarial or receptionist services.

(2) A corporation, partnership, association, or other entity that employs or contracts with any person not exempted under Section 6401 who, as part of their responsibilities, provides, or assists in providing, or offers to provide, or offers to assist in providing, for compensation, any self-help service to a member of the public who is representing themselves in a legal matter or holds themselves out as someone who offers that service or has that authority. This paragraph does not apply to an individual whose assistance consists merely of secretarial or receptionist services.

(d) “Self-help service” means all of the following:

(1) Completing legal documents in a ministerial manner, selected by a person who is representing themselves in a legal matter, by typing or otherwise completing the documents at the person’s specific direction.

(2) Providing general published factual information that has been written or approved by an attorney, pertaining to legal procedures, rights, or obligations to a person who is representing themselves in a legal matter, to assist the person in representing themselves. This service, in and of itself, does not require registration as a legal document assistant.

(3) Making published legal documents available to a person who is representing themselves in a legal matter.

(4) Filing and serving legal forms and documents at the specific direction of a person who is representing themselves in a legal matter.

(e) “Compensation” means money, property, or anything else of value.

(f) A legal document assistant, including any legal document assistant employed by a partnership or corporation, shall not provide any self-help service for compensation, unless the legal document assistant is registered pursuant to Section 6402.

(g) A legal document assistant may not provide any kind of advice, explanation, opinion, or recommendation to a consumer about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, selection of forms, or strategies. A legal document assistant shall complete documents only in the manner prescribed by paragraph (1) of subdivision (d).

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2020, Ch. 370, Sec. 8. (SB 1371) Effective January 1, 2021. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)

article: 1. General Provisions

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citation: BPC § 6401

text:
This chapter does not apply to any person engaged in any of the following occupations, provided that the person does not also perform the duties of a legal document assistant in addition to those occupations:

(a) Any government employee who is acting in the course of their employment.

(b) A licensee of the State Bar of California, or their employee, paralegal, or agent, or an independent contractor while acting on behalf of a licensee of the State Bar.

(c) Any employee of a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation who either assists clients free of charge or is supervised by a licensee of the State Bar of California who has malpractice insurance.

(d) A licensed real estate broker or licensed real estate salesperson, as defined in Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 10130) of Part 1 of Division 4, who acts pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 10131 on an unlawful detainer claim as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 6400, and who is a party to the unlawful detainer action.

(e) An immigration consultant, as defined in Chapter 19.5 (commencing with Section 22440) of Division 8.

(f) A person registered as a process server under Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 22350) of Division 8 or a person registered as a professional photocopier under Chapter 20 (commencing with Section 22450) of Division 8.

(g) A person who provides services relative to the preparation of security instruments or conveyance documents as an integral part of the provision of title or escrow service.

(h) A person who provides services that are regulated by federal law.

(i) A person who is employed by, and provides services to, a supervised financial institution, holding company, subsidiary, or affiliate.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 128, Sec. 2. (AB 1213) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)

chapter: 5.5. Legal Document Assistants and Unlawful Detainer Assistants

article: 1. General Provisions


text: This chapter does not sanction, authorize, or encourage the practice of law by nonlawyers. Registration under this chapter, or an exemption from registration, does not immunize any person from prosecution or liability pursuant to Section 6125, 6126, 6126.5, or 6127.

history: (History: Repealed and added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1018, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)

article: 1. General Provisions


text: A legal document assistant may not provide service to a client who requires assistance that exceeds the definition of self-help service in subdivision (d) of Section 6400, and shall inform the client that the client requires the services of an attorney.

article: 1. General Provisions


text: This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2030, and as of that date is repealed.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 341, Sec. 1. (AB 690) Effective January 1, 2024. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, by its own provisions. Note: Repeal affects Chapter 5.5, comprising Sections 6400 to 6415.)

article: 1. General Provisions


citation: BPC § 6402

text: A legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant shall be registered pursuant to this chapter by the county clerk in the county in which their principal place of business is located, and in which they maintain a branch office, and provide proof that the registrant has satisfied the bonding requirement of Section 6405. No person who has been disbarred or suspended from the practice of law pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 6100) of Chapter 4 may, during the period of any disbarment or suspension, register as a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant. The Department of Consumer Affairs shall develop the application required to be completed by a person for purposes of registration as a legal document assistant. The application shall specify the types of proof that the applicant shall provide to the county clerk in order to demonstrate the qualifications and requirements of Section 6402.1.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 128, Sec. 4. (AB 1213) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)

article: 2. Registration Procedures

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text:
To be eligible to apply for registration under this chapter as a legal document assistant, the applicant shall possess at least one of the following:

(a) A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, and either a minimum of two years of law-related experience under the supervision of a licensed attorney, or a minimum of two years experience, prior to January 1, 1999, providing self-help service.

(b) A baccalaureate degree in any field and either a minimum of one year of law-related experience under the supervision of a licensed attorney, or a minimum of one year of experience, prior to January 1, 1999, providing self-help service.

(c) A certificate of completion from a paralegal program that is institutionally accredited but not approved by the American Bar Association, that requires successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester units, or the equivalent, in legal specialization courses.

(d) A certificate of completion from a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.

article: 2. Registration Procedures


text: To be eligible to renew registration under this chapter, the registrant shall complete 15 hours of continuing legal education courses, which meet the requirements of Section 6070, during the two-year period preceding renewal. A registrant is not required to complete legal ethics education as part of the required 15 hours of continuing legal education courses.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 776, Sec. 2. (AB 3250) Effective January 1, 2019. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)

article: 2. Registration Procedures


citation: BPC § 6403

text:
(a) The application for registration of a natural person shall contain all of the following statements about the applicant:

(1) Name, age, address, and telephone number.

(2) Whether the applicant has been convicted of a felony, or of a misdemeanor under Section 6126 or 6127, or found liable under Section 6126.5.

(3) Whether the applicant has been held liable in a civil action by final judgment or entry of a stipulated judgment, if the action alleged fraud, the use of an untrue or misleading representation, or the use of an unfair, unlawful, or deceptive business practice.

(4) Whether the applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor violation of this chapter.

(5) Whether the applicant has had a civil judgment entered against them in an action arising out of the applicant’s negligent, reckless, or willful failure to properly perform their obligation as a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant.

(6) Whether the applicant has had a registration revoked pursuant to Section 6413.

(7) If the application is for a renewal of registration, a statement by the applicant that they have completed the legal education courses required by Section 6402.2.

(b) The application for registration of a natural person shall be accompanied by the display of personal identification, such as a California driver’s license, birth certificate, or other identification acceptable to the county clerk to adequately determine the identity of the applicant.

(c) The application for registration of a partnership or corporation shall contain all of the following statements about the applicant:

(1) The names, ages, addresses, and telephone numbers of the general partners or officers.

(2) Whether the general partners or officers have ever been convicted of a felony, or a misdemeanor under Section 6126 or 6127, or found liable under Section 6126.5.

(3) Whether the general partners or officers have ever been held liable in a civil action by final judgment or entry of a stipulated judgment, if the action alleged fraud, the use of an untrue or misleading representation, or the use of an unfair, unlawful, or deceptive business practice.

(4) Whether the general partners or officers have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor violation of this chapter.

(5) Whether the general partners or officers have had a civil judgment entered against them in an action arising out of a negligent, reckless, or willful failure to properly perform the obligations of a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant.

(6) Whether the general partners or officers have ever had a registration revoked pursuant to Section 6413.

(7) If the application is for a renewal of registration, a statement by the applicant that the individuals performing legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant services have completed the legal education courses required by Section 6402.2.

(d) The applications made under this section shall be made under penalty of perjury.

(e) The county clerk shall retain the application for registration for a period of three years following the expiration date of the application, after which time the application may be destroyed if it is scanned or if the conditions specified in Section 26205.1 of the Government Code are met. If the application is scanned, the scanned image shall be retained for a period of 10 years, after which time that image may be destroyed and, notwithstanding Section 26205.1 of the Government Code, no reproduction thereof need be made or preserved.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 128, Sec. 5. (AB 1213) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)

article: 2. Registration Procedures


citation: BPC § 6404

text: An applicant shall pay a fee of one hundred seventy-five dollars ($175) to the county clerk at the time the applicant files an application for initial registration or renewal of registration. An additional fee of ten dollars ($10) shall be paid to the county clerk for each additional identification card.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 128, Sec. 6. (AB 1213) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)

article: 2. Registration Procedures


citation: BPC § 6405

text:
(a) (1) An application for a certificate of registration by an individual shall be accompanied by a bond of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) executed by a corporate surety qualified to do business in this state and conditioned upon compliance with this chapter. The total aggregate liability on the bond shall be limited to twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).

(2) An application for a certificate of registration by a partnership or corporation shall be accompanied by a bond executed by a corporate surety qualified to do business in this state and conditioned upon compliance with this chapter in the following amount, based on the total number of legal document assistants and unlawful detainer assistants employed by the partnership or corporation:

(A) Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for one to four assistants.

(B) Fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for five to nine assistants.

(C) One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for 10 or more assistants. An application for a certificate of registration by a person employed by a partnership or corporation shall be accompanied by a bond of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) only if the partnership or corporation has not posted a bond in the amount required by this subdivision.

(3) If a partnership or corporation increases the number of assistants it employs above the number stated in its application for a certificate of registration, the partnership or corporation shall promptly increase the bond to the applicable amount in subparagraphs (B) or (C) of paragraph (2) based on the actual number of assistants it employs, and shall promptly submit the increased bond to the county clerk.

(4) The bond may be terminated pursuant to Section 995.440 of, and Article 13 (commencing with Section 996.310) of Chapter 2 of Title 14 of Part 2 of, the Code of Civil Procedure.

(b) The county clerk shall, upon filing of the bond, deliver the bond forthwith to the county recorder for recording. The recording fee specified in Section 27361 of the Government Code shall be paid by the registrant. The fee may be paid to the county clerk who shall transmit it to the recorder.

(c) The fee for filing, canceling, revoking, or withdrawing the bond is seven dollars ($7).

(d) The county recorder shall record the bond and any notice of cancellation, revocation, or withdrawal of the bond, and shall thereafter mail the instrument, unless specified to the contrary, to the person named in the instrument and, if no person is named, to the party leaving it for recording. The recording fee specified in Section 27361 of the Government Code for notice of cancellation, revocation, or withdrawal of the bond shall be paid to the county clerk, who shall transmit it to the county recorder.

(e) In lieu of the bond required by subdivision (a), a registrant may deposit the amount required by subdivision (a) in cash with the county clerk.

(f) If the certificate is revoked, the bond or cash deposit shall be returned to the bonding party or depositor subject to subdivision (g) and the right of a person to recover against the bond or cash deposit under Section 6412.

(g) The county clerk may retain a cash deposit until the expiration of three years from the date the registrant has ceased to do business, or three years from the expiration or revocation date of the registration, in order to ensure there are no outstanding claims against the deposit. A judge may order the return of the deposit prior to the expiration of three years upon evidence satisfactory to the judge that there are no outstanding claims against the deposit.

(h) The bond required by this section shall be in favor of the State of California for the benefit of any person who is damaged as a result of the violation of this chapter or by the fraud, dishonesty, or incompetency of an individual, partnership, or corporation registered under this chapter. The bond required by this section shall also indicate the name of the county in which it will be filed.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 295, Sec. 7. (AB 285) Effective January 1, 2016. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)

article: 2. Registration Procedures


citation: BPC § 6406

text:
(a) If granted, a certificate of registration shall be effective for a period of two years, until the date the bond expires, or until the total number of legal document assistants and unlawful detainer assistants employed by a partnership or corporation exceeds the number allowed for the amount of the bond in effect, whichever occurs first. Thereafter, a registrant shall file a new certificate of registration or a renewal of the certificate of registration and pay the fee required by Section 6404, and increase the amount of the bond if required to comply with subdivision (a) of Section 6405. A certificate of registration that is currently effective may be renewed up to 60 days prior to its expiration date and the effective date of the renewal shall be the date the current registration expires. The renewal shall be effective for a period of two years from the effective date or until the expiration date of the bond, or until the total number of legal document assistants and unlawful detainer assistants employed by a partnership or corporation exceeds the number allowed for the dollar amount of the bond in effect, whichever occurs first.

(b) Except as provided in subdivisions (d) to (f), inclusive, an applicant shall be denied registration or renewal of registration if the applicant has been any of the following:

(1) Convicted of a felony, or of a misdemeanor under Section 6126 or 6127, or found liable under Section 6126.5.

(2) Held liable in a civil action by final judgment or entry of a stipulated judgment, if the action alleged fraud, or the use of an untrue or misleading representation, or the use of an unfair, unlawful, or deceptive business practice.

(3) Convicted of a misdemeanor violation of this chapter.

(4) Had a civil judgment entered against them in an action arising out of the applicant’s negligent, reckless, or willful failure to properly perform their obligation as a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant.

(5) Had their registration revoked pursuant to Section 6413.

(c) If the county clerk finds that the applicant has failed to demonstrate having met the requisite requirements of Section 6402, 6402.1, or 6402.2, or that any of the paragraphs of subdivision (b) apply, the county clerk, within three business days of submission of the application and fee, shall return the application and fee to the applicant with a notice to the applicant indicating the reason for the denial and the method of appeal.

(d) The denial of an application may be appealed by the applicant by submitting, to the director, the following:

(1) The completed application and notice from the county clerk specifying the reasons for the denial of the application.

(2) A copy of any final judgment or order that resulted from any conviction or civil judgment listed on the application.

(3) Any relevant information the applicant wishes to include for the record.

(e) The director shall order the applicant’s certificate of registration to be granted if the director determines that the issuance of a certificate of registration is not likely to expose consumers to a significant risk of harm based on a review of the application and any other information relating to the applicant’s unlawful act or unfair practice described in paragraphs (1) to (5), inclusive, of subdivision (b). The director shall order the applicant’s certificate of registration to be denied if the director determines that issuance of a certificate of registration is likely to expose consumers to a significant risk of harm based on a review of the application and any other information relating to the applicant’s unlawful act or unfair practice described in paragraphs (1) to (5), inclusive, of subdivision (b). The director shall send to the applicant and the county clerk a written decision listing the reasons registration shall be granted or denied within 30 days of the submission of the matter.

(f) If the director orders that the certificate of registration be granted, the applicant may resubmit the application, with the appropriate application fee and the written decision of the director. The county clerk shall grant the certificate of registration to the applicant within three business days of being supplied this information.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 128, Sec. 7. (AB 1213) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)

article: 2. Registration Procedures


citation: BPC § 6407

text:
(a) The county clerk shall maintain a register of legal document assistants, and a register of unlawful detainer assistants, assign a unique number to each legal document assistant, or unlawful detainer assistant, and issue an identification card to each one. Upon renewal of registration, the same number shall be assigned, provided that the applicant is renewing registration in the same county in which they were previously registered and there is no lapse of three or more years in the period of registration.

(b) The identification card shall be a card not less than three and one-quarter by two inches, and shall contain at the top, the title “Legal Document Assistant” or “Unlawful Detainer Assistant,” as appropriate, followed by the registrant’s name, address, registration number, date of expiration, and county of registration. It shall also contain a photograph of the registrant in the lower left corner. The identification card for a partnership or corporation registration shall be issued in the name of the partnership or corporation, and shall not contain a photograph. The front of the card, above the title, shall also contain the following statement in 12-point boldface type: “This person is not a lawyer.” The front of the card, at the bottom, shall also contain the following statement in 12-point boldface type: “The county clerk has not evaluated this person’s knowledge, experience, or services.”

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 128, Sec. 8. (AB 1213) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)

article: 2. Registration Procedures


citation: BPC § 6408

text: The registrant’s name, business address, telephone number, registration number, and county of registration shall appear in any solicitation or advertisement, and on any printed papers or documents prepared or used by the registrant, including, but not limited to, contracts, letterhead, business cards, correspondence, documents, forms, claims, petitions, checks, receipts, and pleadings. The registrant’s name, business address, telephone number, registration number, expiration date of the registration, and county of registration shall appear on the written contract required to be provided to a client pursuant to Section 6410, as well as on any Internet Web site maintained by the registrant, and in any solicitation, advertisement, document, or correspondence prepared or used by the registrant in electronic form.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 295, Sec. 10. (AB 285) Effective January 1, 2016. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)

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text:
(a) All advertisements or solicitations published, distributed, or broadcast offering legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant services shall include the following statement: “I am not an attorney. I can only provide self help services at your specific direction.” This subdivision does not apply to classified or “yellow pages” listings in a telephone or business directory of three lines or less that state only the name, address, and telephone number of the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant.

(b) If the advertisement or solicitation is in a language other than English, the statement required by subdivision (a) shall be in the same language as the advertisement or solicitation.

history: (History: Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1018, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)

article: 3. Conduct of Business and Prohibited Acts


citation: BPC § 6409

text:
No legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant shall retain in their possession original documents of a client. A legal document assistant or an unlawful detainer assistant shall immediately return all of a client’s original documents to the client in any one or more of the following circumstances:

(a) If the client so requests at any time.

(b) If the written contract required by Section 6410 is not executed or is rescinded, canceled, or voided for any reason.

(c) If the services described pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 6410 have been completed.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 128, Sec. 9. (AB 1213) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)


text: Notwithstanding any other law, the venue for an action arising out of a dispute between a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant and their client shall be the county in which the client has their primary residence.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 128, Sec. 10. (AB 1213) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)


citation: BPC § 6410

text:
(a) Every legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant who enters into a contract or agreement with a client to provide services shall, prior to providing any services, provide the client with a written contract, the contents of which shall be prescribed by regulations adopted by the Department of Consumer Affairs.

(b) The written contract shall include all of the following provisions:

(1) The services to be performed.

(2) The costs of the services to be performed.

(3) The contact information of the county clerk’s office for the county in which the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant is registered, including the address, phone number, and, if available, internet website.

(4) There shall be printed on the face of the contract in 12-point boldface type a statement that the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant is not an attorney and may not perform the legal services that an attorney performs.

(5) The contract shall contain a statement in 12-point boldface type that the county clerk has not evaluated or approved the registrant’s knowledge or experience, or the quality of the registrant’s services.

(6) The contract shall contain a statement in 12-point boldface type that the consumer may obtain information regarding free or low-cost representation through a local bar association or legal aid foundation and that the consumer may contact local law enforcement, a district attorney, or a legal aid foundation if the consumer believes that they have been a victim of fraud, the unauthorized practice of law, or any other injury.

(7) The contract shall contain a statement in 12-point boldface type that a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant is not permitted to engage in the practice of law, including providing any kind of advice, explanation, opinion, or recommendation to a consumer about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, selection of forms, or strategies.

(c) The contract shall be written both in English and in any other language comprehended by the client and principally used in any oral sales presentation or negotiation leading to execution of the contract. The legal document assistant or the unlawful detainer assistant is responsible for translating the contract into the language principally used in any oral sales presentation or negotiation leading to the execution of the contract.

(d) A written contract entered into on or after January 1, 2016, shall contain a statement that, pursuant to Section 6409.1, the venue for an action arising out of a dispute between a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant and their client shall be the county in which the client has their primary residence.

(e) Failure of a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant to comply with subdivisions (a), (b), (c), and (d) shall make the contract or agreement for services voidable at the option of the client. Upon the voiding of the contract, the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant shall immediately return in full any fees paid by the client.

(f) In addition to any other right to rescind, the client shall have the right to rescind the contract within 24 hours of the signing of the contract. The client may cancel the contract by giving the legal document assistant or the unlawful detainer assistant any written statement to the effect that the contract is canceled. If the client gives notice of cancellation by mail addressed to the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant, with first-class postage prepaid, cancellation is effective upon the date indicated on the postmark. Upon the voiding or rescinding of the contract or agreement for services, the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant shall immediately return to the client any fees paid by the client, except fees for services that were actually, necessarily, and reasonably performed on the client’s behalf by the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant with the client’s knowing and express written consent. The requirements of this subdivision shall be conspicuously set forth in the written contract.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 128, Sec. 11. (AB 1213) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)


text:
(a) It is unlawful for any legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant, in the first contact with a prospective client of legal document or unlawful detainer assistant services, to enter into a contract or agreement for services or accept any compensation unless the legal document assistant or the unlawful detainer assistant states orally, clearly, affirmatively, and expressly all of the following, before making any other statement, except statements required by law in telephonic or home solicitations, and a greeting, or asking the prospective client any questions:

(1) The identity of the person making the solicitation.

(2) The trade name of the person represented by the person making the solicitation, if any.

(3) The kind of services being offered for sale.

(4) The statement: “I am not an attorney” and, if the person offering legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant services is a partnership or a corporation, or uses a fictitious business name, “[name] is not a law firm. I/we cannot represent you in court, advise you about your legal rights or the law, or select legal forms for you.”

(5) The county in which the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant is registered and their registration number.

(6) The expiration date of the legal document assistant’s or unlawful detainer assistant’s current registration period.

(b) After the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant makes the oral statements required pursuant to subdivision (a), and before the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant enters into a contract or agreement for services or accepts any compensation, the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant shall provide the prospective client with a “Notice to Consumer” set forth below. After allowing the prospective client time to read the notice, the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant shall ask the prospective client to sign and date the notice. If the first contact is not in person, the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant shall provide the notice to the prospective client at the first in-person meeting or mail the notice to the prospective client before entering into a contract or agreement for services or accepting any compensation. The notice shall be set forth in black, bold, 12-point type on a separate, white, 812 by 11 inch sheet of paper that contains no other print or graphics, and shall be in the form set forth below. The notice shall contain only the appropriate name or other designation from those indicated in brackets below. At the time a prospective client signs the notice and before that prospective client is offered any contract or agreement for signature, the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant shall give the prospective client a clearly legible copy of the signed notice. A legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant shall not ask or require a prospective client or a client to sign any other form of acknowledgment regarding this notice.NOTICE TO CONSUMERDO NOT SIGN ANYTHING BEFORE YOU READ THIS PAGEIn the first conversation when you contacted [the unlawful detainer assistant or the legal document assistant], did they explain . . . . . . . . .[Name of unlawful detainer assistant or legal document assistant] is not an attorney.[Name of corporation or partnership, if any, that is offering legal document assistant services or unlawful detainer assistant services] is not a law firm.[They/name of the business] cannot represent you in court.[They/name of the business] cannot advise you about your legal rights or the law.[They/name of the business] cannot select legal forms for you.[They/name of the business] is registered in [county name] and the registration number is [registration number].[They/name of the business]’s registration is valid until [date of expiration of registration], after which it must be renewed.To confirm that [they/name of business] is registered, you may contact the [county name] clerk’s office at [office address], [or] [office phone number], [or] [if available, office internet website].Choose one:Yes, they explained.No, they did not explain.Date:Signature:(c) The legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant shall be responsible for translating, if necessary, the “Notice to Consumer” required pursuant to subdivision (b) into the language principally used in any oral sales presentation or negotiation.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 128, Sec. 12. (AB 1213) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)


citation: BPC § 6411

text:
It is unlawful for any person engaged in the business or acting in the capacity of a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant to do any of the following:

(a) Make false or misleading statements to the consumer concerning the subject matter, legal issues, or self-help service being provided by the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant.

(b) Make any guarantee or promise to a client or prospective client, unless the guarantee or promise is in writing and the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant has a reasonable factual basis for making the guarantee or promise.

(c) Make any statement that the legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant can or will obtain favors or has special influence with a court, or a state or federal agency.

(d) Provide assistance or advice which constitutes the unlawful practice of law pursuant to Section 6125, 6126, or 6127.

(e) Engage in the unauthorized practice of law, including, but not limited to, giving any kind of advice, explanation, opinion, or recommendation to a consumer about possible legal rights, remedies, defenses, options, selection of forms, or strategies. A legal document assistant shall complete documents only in the manner prescribed by subdivision (d) of Section 6400.

(f) Use in the person’s business name or advertising the words “legal aid,” “legal services,” or any similar term that has the capacity, tendency, or likelihood to mislead members of the public about that person’s status as a nonprofit corporation or governmentally supported organization offering legal services without charge to indigent people, or employing licensees of the State Bar to provide those services.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 128, Sec. 13. (AB 1213) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)


citation: BPC § 6412

text:
(a) Any owner or manager of residential or commercial rental property, tenant, or other person who is awarded damages in any action or proceeding for injuries caused by the acts of a registrant while in the performance of their duties as a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant may recover damages from the bond or cash deposit required by Section 6405.

(b) If there has been a recovery against a bond or cash deposit under subdivision (a) and the registration has not been revoked pursuant to Section 6413, the registrant shall file a new bond or deposit an additional amount of cash within 30 days to reinstate the bond or cash deposit to the amount required by Section 6405. If the registrant does not file a bond, or deposit this amount within 30 days, the registrant’s certificate of registration shall be revoked.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 128, Sec. 14. (AB 1213) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)


text:
(a) Any person injured by the unlawful act of a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant shall retain all rights and remedies cognizable under law. The penalties, relief, and remedies provided in this chapter are not exclusive, and do not affect any other penalties, relief, and remedies provided by law.

(b) Any person injured by a violation of this chapter by a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant may file a complaint and seek redress in any superior court for injunctive relief, restitution, and damages. Attorney’s fees shall be awarded to the prevailing plaintiff. A claim under this chapter may be maintained in small claims court, if the claim and relief sought are within the small claims court’s jurisdiction.

history: (History: Repealed and added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1018, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)


text: A legal document assistant or an unlawful detainer assistant may neither seek nor obtain a client’s waiver of any of the provisions of this chapter. Any waiver of the provisions of this chapter is contrary to public policy, and is void and unenforceable.


citation: BPC § 6413

text: The county clerk shall revoke the registration of a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant upon receipt of an official document or record stating that the registrant has been found guilty of the unauthorized practice of law pursuant to Section 6125, 6126, or 6127, has been found guilty of a misdemeanor violation of this chapter, has been found liable under Section 6126.5, or that a civil judgment has been entered against the registrant in an action arising out of the registrant’s negligent, reckless, or willful failure to properly perform their obligation as a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant. The county clerk shall be given notice of the disposition in any court action by the city attorney, district attorney, or plaintiff, as applicable. A registrant whose registration is revoked pursuant to this section may reapply for registration three years after the revocation.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 128, Sec. 15. (AB 1213) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 6401.7.)


citation: BPC § 6414

text: A registrant whose certificate is revoked shall be entitled to challenge the decision in a court of competent jurisdiction.


citation: BPC § 6415

text: A failure, by a person who engages in acts of a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant, to comply with any of the requirements of Section 6401.6, 6402, 6408, or 6410, subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of Section 6411, or Section 6412.5 is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more than two thousand dollars ($2,000), as to each client with respect to whom a violation occurs, or imprisonment for not more than one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment. Payment of restitution to a client shall take precedence over payment of a fine.


citation: BPC § 6450

text:
(a) “Paralegal” means a person who holds himself or herself out to be a paralegal, who is qualified by education, training, or work experience, who either contracts with or is employed by an attorney, law firm, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity, and who performs substantial legal work under the direction and supervision of an active member of the State Bar of California, as defined in Section 6060, or an attorney practicing law in the federal courts of this state, that has been specifically delegated by the attorney to him or her. Tasks performed by a paralegal include, but are not limited to, case planning, development, and management; legal research; interviewing clients; fact gathering and retrieving information; drafting and analyzing legal documents; collecting, compiling, and utilizing technical information to make an independent decision and recommendation to the supervising attorney; and representing clients before a state or federal administrative agency if that representation is permitted by statute, court rule, or administrative rule or regulation.

(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), a paralegal shall not do the following:

(1) Provide legal advice.

(2) Represent a client in court.

(3) Select, explain, draft, or recommend the use of any legal document to or for any person other than the attorney who directs and supervises the paralegal.

(4) Act as a runner or capper, as defined in Sections 6151 and 6152.

(5) Engage in conduct that constitutes the unlawful practice of law.

(6) Contract with, or be employed by, a natural person other than an attorney to perform paralegal services.

(7) In connection with providing paralegal services, induce a person to make an investment, purchase a financial product or service, or enter a transaction from which income or profit, or both, purportedly may be derived.

(8) Establish the fees to charge a client for the services the paralegal performs, which shall be established by the attorney who supervises the paralegal’s work. This paragraph does not apply to fees charged by a paralegal in a contract to provide paralegal services to an attorney, law firm, corporation, governmental agency, or other entity as provided in subdivision (a).

(c) A paralegal shall possess at least one of the following:

(1) A certificate of completion of a paralegal program approved by the American Bar Association.

(2) A certificate of completion of a paralegal program at, or a degree from, a postsecondary institution that requires the successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester, or equivalent, units in law-related courses and that has been accredited by a national or regional accrediting organization or approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education.

(3) A baccalaureate degree or an advanced degree in any subject, a minimum of one year of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks.

(4) A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma, a minimum of three years of law-related experience under the supervision of an attorney who has been an active member of the State Bar of California for at least the preceding three years or who has practiced in the federal courts of this state for at least the preceding three years, and a written declaration from this attorney stating that the person is qualified to perform paralegal tasks. This experience and training shall be completed no later than December 31, 2003.

(d) Every two years, commencing January 1, 2007, any person that is working as a paralegal shall be required to certify completion of four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in legal ethics and four hours of mandatory continuing legal education in either general law or in an area of specialized law. All continuing legal education courses shall meet the requirements of Section 6070. Certification of these continuing education requirements shall be made with the paralegal’s supervising attorney. The paralegal shall be responsible for keeping a record of the paralegal’s certifications.

(e) A paralegal does not include a nonlawyer who provides legal services directly to members of the public, or a legal document assistant or unlawful detainer assistant as defined in Section 6400, unless the person is a person described in subdivision (a).

(f) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2004.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 567, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)

chapter: 5.6. Paralegals

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citation: BPC § 6451

text: It is unlawful for a paralegal to perform any services for a consumer except as performed under the direction and supervision of the attorney, law firm, corporation, government agency, or other entity that employs or contracts with the paralegal. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit a paralegal who is employed by an attorney, law firm, governmental agency, or other entity from providing services to a consumer served by one of these entities if those services are specifically allowed by statute, case law, court rule, or federal or state administrative rule or regulation. “Consumer” means a natural person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, or public entity.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 311, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2002.)


citation: BPC § 6452

text:
(a) It is unlawful for a person to identify himself or herself as a paralegal on any advertisement, letterhead, business card or sign, or elsewhere unless he or she has met the qualifications of subdivision (c) of Section 6450 and performs all services under the direction and supervision of an attorney who is an active member of the State Bar of California or an attorney practicing law in the federal courts of this state who is responsible for all of the services performed by the paralegal. The business card of a paralegal shall include the name of the law firm where he or she is employed or a statement that he or she is employed by or contracting with a licensed attorney.

(b) An attorney who uses the services of a paralegal is liable for any harm caused as the result of the paralegal’s negligence, misconduct, or violation of this chapter.

history: (History: Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 439, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2001.)


citation: BPC § 6453

text: A paralegal is subject to the same duty as an attorney specified in subdivision (e) of Section 6068 to maintain inviolate the confidentiality, and at every peril to himself or herself to preserve the attorney-client privilege, of a consumer for whom the paralegal has provided any of the services described in subdivision (a) of Section 6450.


citation: BPC § 6454

text: The terms “paralegal,” “legal assistant,” “attorney assistant,” “freelance paralegal,” “independent paralegal,” and “contract paralegal” are synonymous for purposes of this chapter.


citation: BPC § 6455

text:
(a) Any consumer injured by a violation of this chapter may file a complaint and seek redress in superior court for injunctive relief, restitution, and damages. Attorney’s fees shall be awarded in this action to the prevailing plaintiff.

(b) Any person who violates the provisions of Section 6451 or 6452 is guilty of an infraction for the first violation, which is punishable upon conviction by a fine of up to two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) as to each consumer with respect to whom a violation occurs, and is guilty of a misdemeanor for the second and each subsequent violation, which is punishable upon conviction by a fine of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) as to each consumer with respect to whom a violation occurs, or imprisonment in a county jail for not more than one year, or by both that fine and imprisonment. Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be ordered by the court to pay restitution to the victim pursuant to Section 1202.4 of the Penal Code.

history: (History: Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 43, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.)


citation: BPC § 6456

text: An individual employed by the state as a paralegal, legal assistant, legal analyst, or similar title, is exempt from the provisions of this chapter.


citation: BPC § 6500

text: This chapter shall be known as the Professional Fiduciaries Act.

history: (History: Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 491, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2007.)

chapter: 6. Professional Fiduciaries

article: 1. General Provisions

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