California § 730 - When it appears to the court, at any time before or during the trial of an action
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 730 — When it appears to the court, at any time before or during the trial of an action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 730. When it appears to the court, at any time before or during the trial of an action
When it appears to the court, at any time before or during the trial of an action, that expert evidence is or may be required by the court or by any party to the action, the court on its own motion or on motion of any party may appoint one or more experts to investigate, to render a report as may be ordered by the court, and to testify as an expert at the trial of the action relative to the fact or matter as to which the expert evidence is or may be required. The court may fix the compensation for these services, if any, rendered by any person appointed under this section, in addition to any service as a witness, at the amount as seems reasonable to the court. Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit a person to perform any act for which a license is required unless the person holds the appropriate license to lawfully perform that act.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 730
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 730 cover?
Section 730 ("When it appears to the court, at any time before or during the trial of an action") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 730?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 730 apply to my situation?
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