California § 70612 - The uniform fee for filing the first paper in the action or proceeding described
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 70612 — The uniform fee for filing the first paper in the action or proceeding described, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 70612. The uniform fee for filing the first paper in the action or proceeding described
(a) The uniform fee for filing the first paper in the action or proceeding described in Section 70611 on behalf of any defendant, intervenor, respondent, or adverse party, whether separately or jointly, except for the purpose of making disclaimer, is three hundred fifty-five dollars ($355). The fee shall be distributed as provided in Section 68085.3. (b) As used in this section, the term âpaperâ does not include a stipulation for the appointment of a temporary judge or of a court investigator, or the report made by the court investigator.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 70612
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 70612 cover?
Section 70612 ("The uniform fee for filing the first paper in the action or proceeding described") 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 § 70612?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 70612 apply to my situation?
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