California § 1054 - This chapter shall be interpreted to give effect to all of the following purposes
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§ 1054. This chapter shall be interpreted to give effect to all of the following purposes
This chapter shall be interpreted to give effect to all of the following purposes: (a) To promote the ascertainment of truth in trials by requiring timely pretrial discovery. (b) To save court time by requiring that discovery be conducted informally between and among the parties before judicial enforcement is requested. (c) To save court time in trial and avoid the necessity for frequent interruptions and postponements. (d) To protect victims and witnesses from danger, harassment, and undue delay of the proceedings. (e) To provide that no discovery shall occur in criminal cases except as provided by this chapter, other express statutory provisions, or as mandated by the Constitution of the United States.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1054
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1054 cover?
Section 1054 ("This chapter shall be interpreted to give effect to all of the following purposes") 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.
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