California § 26720.5 - Notwithstanding Section 26720, fees otherwise payable by a litigant pursuant to t
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 26720.5 — Notwithstanding Section 26720, fees otherwise payable by a litigant pursuant to t, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26720.5. Notwithstanding Section 26720, fees otherwise payable by a litigant pursuant to t
Notwithstanding Section 26720, fees otherwise payable by a litigant pursuant to this article shall be waived or, if paid, refunded, in any case in which the litigant is permitted by the court to proceed in forma pauperis under rules adopted by the Judicial Council pursuant to Section 68511.3. This section is declaratory of existing law, and the enumeration in this section of fees to be waived shall not be construed to limit the power of the court to waive fees in other instances, as permitted or required under rules adopted by the Judicial Council pursuant to Section 68511.3.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 26720.5 cover?
Section 26720.5 ("Notwithstanding Section 26720, fees otherwise payable by a litigant pursuant to t") 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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