Codes (California)

Last updated: May 2026

The California Codes are the body of statutory law passed by the California Legislature. They are organized into 29 codes by topic. For California civil litigation and business disputes, a handful of these codes do most of the work.

Below are direct links to the codes most often cited in California business litigation, hosted on the official California Legislative Information website (leginfo.legislature.ca.gov).

Codes Most Relevant to California Business Litigation

Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) — civil procedure, statutes of limitation, service, discovery, motions, judgments, appeals, and enforcement
Civil Code (CIV) — contracts, obligations, real property, fraud, agency, damages, and consumer protection statutes
Business and Professions Code (B&PC) — including the Unfair Competition Law (B&P 17200) and the False Advertising Law (B&P 17500)
Corporations Code (CORP) — corporations, partnerships, LLCs, fiduciary duties, derivative actions
Commercial Code (COM) — California's adoption of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), covering sales of goods, secured transactions, and negotiable instruments
Labor Code (LAB) — wage and hour, classification, retaliation, PAGA, and Cal/OSHA
Penal Code (PEN) — including Penal Code § 502 (computer fraud), often relevant to insider data theft and trade-secret cases

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Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading this page does not create an attorney–client relationship. California Codes are amended regularly; always refer to the current text on the official Legislative Information website.