California § 571 - If a referee or commissioner is appointed by a court and the duties of the refere
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 571 — If a referee or commissioner is appointed by a court and the duties of the refere, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 571. If a referee or commissioner is appointed by a court and the duties of the refere
If a referee or commissioner is appointed by a court and the duties of the referee or commissioner will, or are reasonably anticipated to, involve the custody of personal property or the receipt or disbursement of moneys, the order of appointment shall provide that before entering upon the duties, the referee or commissioner shall execute an undertaking to the State of California, to the effect that the referee or commissioner will faithfully discharge the duties of referee or commissioner, as the case may be, and obey the orders of the court therein. The order of appointment shall specify the amount of the undertaking, but a failure to so specify shall not invalidate the order.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 571
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 571 cover?
Section 571 ("If a referee or commissioner is appointed by a court and the duties of the refere") 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 § 571?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 571" (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?
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How does California § 571 apply to my situation?
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