California § 526 - Any person, who, with intent to obtain from another person any property or other
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 526 — Any person, who, with intent to obtain from another person any property or other, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 526. Any person, who, with intent to obtain from another person any property or other
Any person, who, with intent to obtain from another person any property or other consideration, delivers or causes to be delivered to the other person any paper, document or written, typed or printed form purporting to be an order or other process of a court, or designed or calculated by its writing, typing or printing, or the arrangement thereof, to cause or lead the other person to believe it to be an order or other process of a court, when in fact such paper, document or written, typed or printed form is not an order or process of a court, is guilty of a misdemeanor, and each separate delivery of any paper, document or written, typed or printed form shall constitute a separate offense.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 526
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 526 cover?
Section 526 ("Any person, who, with intent to obtain from another person any property or other") 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 § 526?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 526" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 526 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in California can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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