California § 386.6 - A party to an action who follows the procedure set forth in Section 386 or 386.5
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 386.6 — A party to an action who follows the procedure set forth in Section 386 or 386.5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 386.6. A party to an action who follows the procedure set forth in Section 386 or 386.5
(a) A party to an action who follows the procedure set forth in Section 386 or 386.5 may insert in his motion, petition, complaint, or cross complaint a request for allowance of his costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred in such action. In ordering the discharge of such party, the court may, in its discretion, award such party his costs and reasonable attorney fees from the amount in dispute which has been deposited with the court. At the time of final judgment in the action the court may make such further provision for assumption of such costs and attorney fees by one or more of the adverse claimants as may appear proper. (b) A party shall not be denied the attorney fees authorized by subdivision (a) for the reason that he is himself an attorney, appeared in pro se, and performed his own legal services.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 386.6
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 386.6 cover?
Section 386.6 ("A party to an action who follows the procedure set forth in Section 386 or 386.5") 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 § 386.6?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 386.6 apply to my situation?
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