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Dedicated California index (30 codes) →California
Core & Practice Codes
Most CitedFoundational civil, criminal, procedural, evidentiary, and family law.
Civil Code
CIVPersons, property, obligations, contracts, and general civil relations
Code of Civil Procedure
CCPCivil actions, courts, jurisdiction, remedies, and civil procedure
Penal Code
PENCrimes, punishments, criminal procedure, and correctional institutions
Evidence Code
EVIDAdmissibility, hearsay, privileges, witnesses, and burden of proof
Probate Code
PROBDecedents' estates, wills, trusts, guardianships, and conservatorships
Family Code
FAMMarriage, dissolution, child custody, support, and domestic relations
Business, Labor & Finance
CommercialEntity formation, commercial transactions, employment, licensing, and tax.
Corporations Code
CORPEntity formation, corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and securities
Business and Professions Code
BPCProfessional licensing, unfair competition, and business regulation
Commercial Code
COMUniform Commercial Code (UCC) sales, leases, and secured transactions
Labor Code
LABWages, hours, working conditions, occupational safety, and workers' comp
Financial Code
FINBanks, credit unions, lenders, and financial institutions regulation
Insurance Code
INSInsurance contracts, carriers, licensing, and rate regulation
Revenue and Taxation Code
RTCState and local property tax, income tax, sales and use taxation
Unemployment Insurance Code
UICUnemployment compensation, disability benefits, and payroll reporting
Public Contract Code
PCCPublic works bidding, procurement, and government contracting rules
Government, Land Use & Environment
Civic & SpatialState constitution, local government & zoning enablement, housing, and resources.
California Constitution
CONSFundamental organic law, declaration of rights, and state structure
Government Code
GOVState and local government organization, planning, and zoning law
Health and Safety Code
HSCHousing, building standards, public health, fire protection, and toxics
Public Resources Code
PRCEnvironmental quality (CEQA), coastal protection, forestry, and energy
Water Code
WATWater rights, irrigation districts, flood control, and water quality
Fish and Game Code
FGCWildlife protection, fisheries, marine conservation, and habitats
Food and Agricultural Code
FACAgriculture, livestock, pest control, and food safety standards
Elections Code
ELECVoter registration, elections, ballot measures, and campaign finance
Infrastructure, Education & Public Services
Public SystemsTransportation, utilities, education, social services, and maritime/veterans law.
Vehicle Code
VEHRules of the road, vehicle registration, driver licensing, and traffic
Streets and Highways Code
SHCState highways, county roads, bridges, and transportation funding
Public Utilities Code
PUCPublic utilities, CPUC regulation, energy, telecom, and transit districts
Education Code
EDCK–12 schools, community colleges, public universities, and governance
Welfare and Institutions Code
WICSocial services, Medi-Cal, mental health, and juvenile court law
Military and Veterans Code
MVCState militia, National Guard, and veterans' benefits and programs
Harbors and Navigation Code
HNCPorts, harbors, vessels, navigation, and maritime commerce
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