This act, whenever cited, enumerated, referred to, or amended, may be designated simply as “The Code of Civil Procedure,” adding, when necessary, the number of the section.
§ 19.This act, how cited, enumerated, etc.
Preliminary Provisions · Enacted 1872 · no amendments on record · Last verified July 28, 2026
In one sentenceSection 19 lets the code be cited in short form as “The Code of Civil Procedure,” adding the section number when needed.
Full Text of § 19
Plain-English Summary
Section 19 sets the short citation form for the whole code: “The Code of Civil Procedure,” with the section number tacked on when a citation needs to point to a specific provision.
It’s a housekeeping rule that makes every later reference to the code, in any statute or amendment, easier to write and read.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the short citation form for the California Code of Civil Procedure?
Section 19 sets it as “The Code of Civil Procedure,” with the section number added when needed.
Does Section 19 require using the full name of the code every time?
No. It exists precisely so citations don’t have to use the code’s full name in every reference.
Amendment History
Enacted 1872.
Source & verification. Section text is reproduced verbatim from
the Deering's California Codes Annotated / vLex. Enacted by the California Legislature.
Last verified July 28, 2026.
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Also known as: how to cite California Code of Civil ProcedureCCP section 19