California § 12c - Where any law requires an act to be performed no later than a specified number of
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§ 12c. Where any law requires an act to be performed no later than a specified number of
(a) Where any law requires an act to be performed no later than a specified number of days before a hearing date, the last day to perform that act shall be determined by counting backward from the hearing date, excluding the day of the hearing as provided by Section 12. (b) Any additional days added to the specified number of days because of a particular method of service shall be computed by counting backward from the day determined in accordance with subdivision (a).
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12c
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12c cover?
Section 12c ("Where any law requires an act to be performed no later than a specified number of") 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 § 12c?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 12c apply to my situation?
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