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2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 17 - SUPPORT SERVICES › CHAPTER 2 - Child Support Enforcement › ARTICLE 4 - Program Costs › Section 17706.

17706. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage counties to elevate the visibility and significance of the child support enforcement program in the county. To advance this goal, effective July 1, 2000, the counties with the 10 best performance standards pursuant to clause (ii) of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of Section 17704 shall receive an additional 5 percent of the state’s share of those counties’ collections that are used to reduce or repay aid that is paid pursuant to Article 6 (commencing with Section 11450) of Chapter 2 of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. The counties shall use the increased recoupment for child support-related activities that may not be eligible for federal child support funding under Part D of Title IV of the Social Security Act, including, but not limited to, providing services to parents to help them better support their children financially, medically, and emotionally.
(b) The operation of subdivision (a) shall be suspended for the 2002–03, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21, 2021–22, and 2022–23 fiscal years.
(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 85, Sec. 5. (AB 135) Effective July 16, 2021. Subd. (a) inoperative from September 28, 2002, until July 1, 2023, pursuant to subd. (b).)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 17 - SUPPORT SERVICES › CHAPTER 2 - Child Support Enforcement › ARTICLE 4 - Program Costs › Section 17708.

17708. (a) This section shall apply to any county that elects to participate in the state incentive program described in Section 17704.
(b) Each participating county child support enforcement program shall provide the data required by Section 17600 to the department on a quarterly basis. The data shall be provided no later than 15 days after the end of each quarter.
(c) On and after July 1, 1998, a county shall be required to comply with the provisions of this section only during fiscal years in which funding is provided for that purpose in the Budget Act.
(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 755, Sec. 19. Effective October 12, 2001.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 17 - SUPPORT SERVICES › CHAPTER 2 - Child Support Enforcement › ARTICLE 4 - Program Costs › Section 17710.

17710. (a) Each county shall be responsible for any administrative expenditures for administering the child support program not covered by federal and state funds.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), effective July 1, 1991, to June 30, 1992, inclusive, counties shall pay the nonfederal share of the administrative costs of conducting the reviews required under former Section 15200.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code from the savings counties will obtain as a result of the reduction in the maximum aid payments specified in Section 11450. Effective July 1, 1992, to June 30, 1993, inclusive, the state shall pay the nonfederal share of administrative costs of conducting the reviews required under former Section 15200.8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. Funding for county costs after June 30, 1993, shall be subject to the availability of funds in the annual Budget Act.
(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 474, Sec. 26. (AB 2882) Effective January 1, 2017.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 17 - SUPPORT SERVICES › CHAPTER 2 - Child Support Enforcement › ARTICLE 4 - Program Costs › Section 17712.

17712. Notwithstanding subdivision (a) of Section 17708, and to the extent funds are appropriated by the annual Budget Act, funds shall be provided to the Judicial Council for the nonfederal share of costs for the costs of child support commissioners pursuant to Section 4251 and family law facilitators pursuant to Division 14 (commencing with Section 10000). The Judicial Council shall distribute the funds to the counties for the purpose of matching federal funds for the costs of child support commissioners and family law facilitators and related costs. Funds distributed pursuant to this section may also be used to offset the nonfederal share of costs incurred by the Judicial Council for performing the duties specified in Sections 4252 and 10010.
(Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 478, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 17 - SUPPORT SERVICES › CHAPTER 2 - Child Support Enforcement › ARTICLE 4 - Program Costs › Section 17714.

17714. (a) (1) Any funds paid to a county pursuant to this chapter prior to June 30, 1999, which exceed the county’s cost of administering the child support program of the local child support agency pursuant to Section 17400 to that date, hereafter referred to as “excess funds,” shall be expended by the county only upon that program. All these excess funds shall be deposited by the county into a special fund established by the county for this purpose.
(2) Performance incentive funds shall include, but not be limited to, incentive funds paid pursuant to Section 17704, and performance incentive funds paid pursuant to Section 14124.93 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and all interest earned on deposits in the special fund. Performance incentive funds shall not include funds paid pursuant to Section 17706. Performance incentive funds shall be expended by the county only upon that program. All performance incentive funds shall be deposited by the county into a special fund established by the county for this purpose.
(b) All excess funds and performance incentive funds shall be expended by the county on the support enforcement program of the local child support agency within two fiscal years following the fiscal year of receipt of the funds by the county. Except as provided in subdivision (c), any excess funds or performance incentive funds paid pursuant to this chapter since July 1, 1992, that the department determines have not been spent within the required two-year period shall revert to the state General Fund, and shall be distributed by the department only to counties that have complied with this section. The formula for distribution shall be based on the number of CalWORKs cases within each county.
(c) A county that submits to the department a written plan approved by that county’s local child support agency for the expenditure of excess funds or performance incentive funds shall be exempted from the requirements of subdivision (b), if the department determines that the expenditure will be cost-effective, will maximize federal funds, and the expenditure plan will require more than the time provided for in subdivision (b) to expend the funds. Once the department approves a plan pursuant to this subdivision, funds received by a county and designated for an expenditure in the plan shall not be expended by the county for any other purpose.
(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to nullify the recovery and reversion to the General Fund of unspent incentive funds as provided in Section 6 of Chapter 479 of the Statutes of 1999.
(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 755, Sec. 20. Effective October 12, 2001.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 17 - SUPPORT SERVICES › CHAPTER 5 - Complaint Resolution › Section 17800.

17800. Each local child support agency shall maintain a complaint resolution process. The department shall specify by regulation, no later than July 1, 2001, uniform forms and procedures that each local child support agency shall use in resolving all complaints received from custodial and noncustodial parents. A complaint shall be made within 90 days after the custodial or noncustodial parent affected knew or should have known of the child support action complained of. The local child support agency shall provide a written resolution of the complaint within 30 days of the receipt of the complaint. The director of the local child support agency may extend the period for resolution of the complaint an additional 30 days in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to Section 17804.
(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 755, Sec. 21. Effective October 12, 2001.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 17 - SUPPORT SERVICES › CHAPTER 5 - Complaint Resolution › Section 17803.

17803. The custodial or noncustodial parent, within one year after receiving notice of the director’s final decision, may file a petition with the superior court, under Section 1094.5 of the Code of Civil Procedure, praying for a review of the entire proceedings in the matter, upon questions of law involved in the case. The review, if granted, shall be the exclusive remedy available to the custodial or noncustodial parent for review of the director’s decision. The director shall be the sole respondent in the proceedings. A filing fee shall not be required for the filing of a petition pursuant to this section. Any such petition to the superior court shall be entitled to a preference in setting a date for hearing on the petition. A bond shall not be required in the case of any petition for review, nor in any appeal therefrom. The custodial or noncustodial parent shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, if the parent obtains a decision in their favor.
(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 115, Sec. 167. (AB 1817) Effective January 1, 2020.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 17 - SUPPORT SERVICES › CHAPTER 5 - Complaint Resolution › Section 17804.

17804. Each local child support agency shall establish the complaint resolution process specified in Section 17800. The department shall implement the state hearing requirements specified in Section 17801 no later than July 1, 2001.
(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 755, Sec. 22. Effective October 12, 2001.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › Section 20000.

20000. (a) The Legislature finds and declares the following:
(1) Child and spousal support are serious legal obligations. In addition, children are frequently left in limbo while their parents engage in protracted litigation concerning custody and visitation. The current system for obtaining child and spousal support orders is suffering because the family courts are unduly burdened with heavy case loads and personnel insufficient to meet the needs of increased demands on the courts.
(2) There is a compelling state interest in the development of a child and spousal support system that is cost-effective and accessible to families with middle or low incomes.
(3) There is a compelling state interest in first implementing such a system on a small scale.
(4) There is a compelling state interest in the development of a speedy, conflict-reducing method of resolving custody and visitation disputes.
(b) Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this part to provide a means for experimenting with and evaluating procedural innovations with significant potential to improve the California child and spousal support systems, and the system for mediation, evaluation, and litigation of custody and visitation disputes.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions › Section 20001.

20001. The Superior Courts of the Counties of Santa Clara and San Mateo may conduct pilot projects pursuant to this part. Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 20010) shall govern the San Mateo County Pilot Project, and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 20030) shall govern the Santa Clara County Pilot Project.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 2 - San Mateo County Pilot Project › Section 20010.

20010. The San Mateo County Pilot Project shall apply to hearings on motions for temporary child support, temporary spousal support, and temporary health insurance issuable in proceedings under this code, where at least one party is unrepresented by counsel.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 2 - San Mateo County Pilot Project › Section 20011.

20011. Motions for temporary orders under this chapter shall be heard as soon as practicable, consistent with the rules governing other civil actions.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 2 - San Mateo County Pilot Project › Section 20012.

20012. The court shall appoint a Family Law Evaluator, who shall be available to assist parties. By local rule the superior court may designate the duties of the Family Law Evaluator, which may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) Requiring litigants in actions which involve temporary child support, temporary spousal support, and temporary maintenance of health insurance in which at least one litigant is unrepresented, to meet with the Family Law Evaluator prior to the support hearing.
(b) Preparing support schedules based on standardized formulae accessed through existing up-to-date computer technology.
(c) Drafting stipulations to include all issues agreed to by the parties.
(d) Prior to, or at, any hearing pursuant to this chapter, reviewing the paperwork by the court, advising the judge whether or not the matter is ready to proceed, and making a recommendation to the court regarding child support, spousal support, and health insurance.
(e) Assisting the clerk in maintaining records.
(f) Preparing a formal order consistent with the court’s announced oral order, unless one of the parties is represented by an attorney.
(g) Assisting the court with research and any other responsibilities which will enable the court to be responsive to the litigants’ needs.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 2 - San Mateo County Pilot Project › Section 20013.

20013. The court shall provide the Family Law Evaluator at no cost to the parties.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 2 - San Mateo County Pilot Project › Section 20014.

20014. The clerk shall stamp all moving papers in which a party is not represented by counsel with a notice of a requirement to see the Family Law Evaluator. The unrepresented party shall serve the stamped pleadings on the other party.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 2 - San Mateo County Pilot Project › Section 20015.

20015. The court shall adopt a protocol wherein all litigants, both unrepresented by counsel and represented by counsel, have ultimate access to a hearing before the court.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 2 - San Mateo County Pilot Project › Section 20016.

20016. The court may elect to publish a low-cost booklet describing this program.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 2 - San Mateo County Pilot Project › Section 20017.

20017. The Family Law Evaluator shall be an attorney, licensed to practice in this state.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 2 - San Mateo County Pilot Project › Section 20018.

20018. Orders for temporary support issued pursuant to this chapter shall comply with the statewide uniform guideline set forth in Article 2 (commencing with Section 4050) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 9 and shall be based on the economic evidence supplied by the parties or otherwise available to the court.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 2 - San Mateo County Pilot Project › Section 20019.

20019. Where it appears from a party’s application for an order under this chapter or otherwise in the proceedings that the custody of, or visitation with, a minor child is contested, the court shall set those issues for mediation pursuant to Section 3170. The pendency of the mediation proceedings shall not delay a hearing on any other matter for which a temporary order is required, including child support, and a separate hearing, if required, shall be scheduled respecting the custody and visitation issues following mediation in accordance with Section 3170. However, the court may grant a continuance for good cause shown.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 2 - San Mateo County Pilot Project › Section 20020.

20020. In a contested proceeding for temporary child or spousal support under this chapter, both the moving party and the responding party shall provide all of the following documents to the Family Law Evaluator, and to the court at the time of the hearing:
(a) Copies of the last two federal and state income tax returns filed.
(b) Paycheck stubs for all paychecks received in the four months immediately prior to the hearing.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 2 - San Mateo County Pilot Project › Section 20021.

20021. A party who fails to submit documents to the court as required by Section 20020 may, in the court’s discretion, not be granted the relief requested, or the court may impose evidentiary sanctions.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 2 - San Mateo County Pilot Project › Section 20022.

20022. The tax return submitted pursuant to Section 20020 may be reviewed by the other party. A party may be examined by the other party as to the contents of the tax return.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 2 - San Mateo County Pilot Project › Section 20023.

20023. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (c):
(1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to a child for whom services are provided or required to be provided by a district attorney pursuant to Section 11475.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(2) The court shall not hear or enter any order under this chapter in a matter involving such a child.
(b) Any order entered contrary to the provisions of subdivision (a) is void and without legal effect.
(c) For purposes of enabling a custodial parent receiving assistance under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to participate in a pilot project authorized by this chapter, the district attorney, upon the request of the custodial parent, may execute a limited waiver of the obligation or representation under Section 11475.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. These limited waivers shall be signed by both the district attorney and custodial parent and shall only permit the custodial parent to participate in the proceedings under this chapter. It is not the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section to limit the duties of district attorneys with respect to seeking child support payments or to in any way limit or supersede other provisions of this code respecting temporary child support.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 2 - San Mateo County Pilot Project › Section 20026.

20026. (a) It is estimated that under the pilot project authorized by this chapter, approximately 2,200 litigants will be served annually and that the following savings will occur:
(1) The program would save 520 hours, or 65 days, of court time per year.
(2) There would be a concomitant saving of time by litigants due to the expedited proceedings and, in addition, there would be a saving to litigants of wages that would otherwise be lost due to time off from work.
(b) The estimated costs of the pilot project are as follows:
(1) The salaries of the Family Law Evaluator and any staff necessary for the evaluator to carry out the evaluator’s functions.
(2) The cost of a booklet, if any, describing the program.
(c) There would be no cost for the following:
(1) Computers, printers, or other equipment. This equipment is already available in the family law department.
(2) Training for the Family Law Evaluator or the evaluator’s staff. They will be trained by already existing judicial personnel.
(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 115, Sec. 168. (AB 1817) Effective January 1, 2020.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 3 - Santa Clara County Pilot Project › Section 20030.

20030. The Superior Court of the County of Santa Clara may conduct a pilot project pursuant to this chapter.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 3 - Santa Clara County Pilot Project › Section 20031.

20031. The pilot project applies to all hearings, for temporary or permanent child or spousal support, modifications thereof, health insurance, custody, or visitation in a proceeding for dissolution of marriage, nullity of marriage, legal separation of the parties, exclusive custody, or pursuant to the Uniform Parentage Act (Part 3 (commencing with Section 7600) of Division 12).
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 3 - Santa Clara County Pilot Project › Section 20032.

20032. (a) Each and every hearing in a proceeding described in Section 20031 in which child or spousal support is at issue, including related contempt matters, shall be set by the clerk of the court for hearing within 30 days of filing.
(b) At any hearing in which child or spousal support is at issue, each party, both moving and responding, shall bring to the hearing, copies of the last two federal and state income tax returns filed by the party and pay stubs from the last four full months immediately preceding the hearing received by the party, and shall serve those documents on the opposing party at least five days in advance of the hearing date. Willful failure to comply with these requirements or any of the requirements of this pilot project may result in a citation for contempt under Title 5 (commencing with Section 1209) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, or in the court’s discretion, the court may refuse to grant relief requested or may impose evidentiary sanctions on a party who fails to submit these documents. The clerk shall cause to be placed on the face sheet of any moving papers for child or spousal support at the time of filing, a notice informing the parties of the requirements of this section. The notice shall also inform the parties that prior to the hearing, they must meet with the Attorney-Mediator pursuant to Section 20034. That meeting may occur in advance of the hearing dates by agreement of the parties, or on the day of the hearing.
(c) No continuance of any hearing involving child or spousal support shall be granted by a court without an order setting an interim support level unless the parties stipulate otherwise or the court finds good cause therefor.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 3 - Santa Clara County Pilot Project › Section 20033.

20033. The court may pass a local rule that suspends the use of the Income and Expense Declaration mandated by California Rule of Court 1285.50 in some or all proceedings during the pendency of the pilot project, provided that substitute forms are developed and adopted to solicit substantially the same information in a simplified format. The court may, notwithstanding the adoption of a local form, require the use of the Income and Expense Declaration mandated by California Rule of Court 1285.50 in appropriate cases on the motion of either party or on the court’s own motion.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 3 - Santa Clara County Pilot Project › Section 20034.

20034. (a) An attorney, known as an Attorney-Mediator, shall be hired to assist the court in resolving child and spousal support disputes, to develop community outreach programs, and to undertake other duties as assigned by the court.
(b) The Attorney-Mediator shall be an attorney, licensed to practice in this state, with mediation or litigation experience, or both, in the field of family law.
(c) By local rule, the superior court may designate the duties of the Attorney-Mediator, which may include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1) Meeting with litigants to mediate issues of child support, spousal support, and maintenance of health insurance. Actions in which one or both of the parties are unrepresented by counsel shall have priority.
(2) Preparing support schedules based on statutory guidelines accessed through existing up-to-date computer technology.
(3) Drafting stipulations to include all issues agreed to by the parties, which may include issues other than those specified in Section 20031.
(4) If the parties are unable to resolve issues with the assistance of the Attorney-Mediator, prior to or at the hearing, and at the request of the court, the Attorney-Mediator shall review the paperwork, examine documents, prepare support schedules, and advise the judge whether or not the matter is ready to proceed.
(5) Assisting the clerk in maintaining records.
(6) Preparing formal orders consistent with the court’s announced order in cases where both parties are unrepresented.
(7) Serving as a special master to hearing proceedings and making findings to the court unless the individual has served as a mediator in that case.
(8) Assisting the court with research and any other responsibilities that will enable the court to be responsive to the litigants’ needs.
(9) Developing programs for bar and community outreach through day and evening programs, video recordings, and other innovative means that will assist unrepresented and financially disadvantaged litigants in gaining meaningful access to family court. These programs shall specifically include information concerning underutilized legislation, such as expedited temporary support orders (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 3620) of Part 1 of Division 9), modification of support orders (Article 3 (commencing with Section 3680) of Chapter 6 of Part 1 of Division 9), and preexisting, court-sponsored programs, such as supervised visitation and appointment of attorneys for children.
(d) The court shall develop a protocol wherein all litigants, both unrepresented by counsel and represented by counsel, have ultimate access to a hearing before the court.
(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 115, Sec. 169. (AB 1817) Effective January 1, 2020.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 3 - Santa Clara County Pilot Project › Section 20035.

20035. Orders for temporary support issued pursuant to this chapter shall comply with the statewide uniform guideline set forth in Article 2 (commencing with Section 4050) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 9 and shall be based on the economic evidence supplied by the parties or otherwise available to the court.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 3 - Santa Clara County Pilot Project › Section 20036.

20036. Upon motion by either party or on the court’s own motion, any proceeding that would otherwise fall within this pilot project may by judicial order be exempted from its requirements.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 3 - Santa Clara County Pilot Project › Section 20037.

20037. (a) Except as provided in subdivision (c):
(1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to a child for whom services are provided or required to be provided by a district attorney pursuant to Section 11475.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(2) The court shall not hear or enter any order under this chapter in a matter involving such a child.
(b) Any order entered contrary to subdivision (a) is void and without legal effect.
(c) For purposes of enabling a custodial parent receiving assistance under Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 11200) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code to participate in a pilot project authorized by this chapter, the district attorney, upon the request of the custodial parent, may execute a limited waiver of the obligation of representation under Section 11475.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. These limited waivers shall be signed by both the district attorney and custodial parent and shall only permit the custodial parent to participate in the proceedings under this chapter. It is not the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section to limit the duties of district attorneys with respect to seeking child support payments or to in any way limit or supersede other provisions of this code respecting temporary child support.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 3 - Santa Clara County Pilot Project › Section 20040.

20040. The court may elect to publish a low-cost booklet describing the program.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Family Code - FAM › DIVISION 20 - PILOT PROJECTS › PART 1 - FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS › CHAPTER 3 - Santa Clara County Pilot Project › Section 20041.

20041. The court shall centralize, augment, and coordinate all presently existing programs under the court’s supervision that relate to children, including, but not limited to, mental health special masters, appointment of attorneys for children, supervised visitation, and other supporting personnel.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 6.

6. Whenever a power is granted to, or a duty imposed on any person or board by any provision of this code, it may be exercised or performed by any deputy or person authorized by the person or board to whom the power is granted or on whom the duty is imposed, unless it is expressly provided that the power or duty shall be exercised or performed only by the person or board to whom the power is granted or on whom the duty is imposed.
(Enacted by Stats. 1951, Ch. 364.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 8.

8. “Writing” includes any form of recorded message capable of comprehension by ordinary visual means. Whenever any notice, report, petition, permit, statement, or record is required by this code, it shall be made in writing in the English language.
Wherever any notice or other communication is required by this code to be mailed by registered mail by or to any person or corporation, the mailing of such notice or other communication by certified mail shall be deemed to be a sufficient compliance with the requirements of law.
(Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 426.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 22.

22. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 10000) of Division 2 shall be known and may be cited as the Vuich-Calderon Financial Institutions Act of 1986.
(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 375, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 2001.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 99.

99. This division, Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 1000), Division 1.2 (commencing with Section 2000), Division 1.6 (commencing with Section 4800), Division 2 (commencing with Section 5000), Division 5 (commencing with Section 14000), Division 7 (commencing with Section 18000), and Division 15 (commencing with Section 31000) shall be known, and may be cited, as the “Financial Institutions Law.”
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 101.

101. If and to the extent that any provision of the Financial Institutions Law is preempted by federal law, the provision does not apply and shall not be enforced.
(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 334, Sec. 6. (SB 537) Effective January 1, 2014.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 103.

103. The word “bank” as used in the Financial Institutions Law means any incorporated banking institution that shall have been incorporated to engage in commercial banking business, industrial banking, or trust business.
(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 334, Sec. 7. (SB 537) Effective January 1, 2014.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 105.

105. Banks are divided into the following classes:
(a) Commercial banks.
(b) Industrial banks.
(c) Trust companies.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 109.

109. “Commercial banking business” includes, but is not limited to, the business of soliciting, receiving, or accepting of money or its equivalent on deposit as a regular business whether the deposit is made subject to check or is evidenced by a certificate of deposit, a passbook, a note, a receipt, or other writing, provided that nothing herein shall apply to or include money or its equivalent left in escrow, or left with an agent pending investment in real estate or securities for, or on account of, his or her principal. In addition, “commercial banking business” means to lend money on the security of real or personal property or without security; to discount or deal in bills, notes, or other commercial paper; to buy and sell for the account of customers, and, if eligible for investment, for its own account, securities, gold and silver bullion, foreign coins, and bills of exchange; and generally to transact a commercial banking business.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 113.

113. “Industrial banking business” includes the making of loans and acceptance of deposits, including deposits evidenced by investment or thrift certificates, but excluding demand deposits.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 115.

115. “Trust business” means the business of acting as executor, administrator, guardian or conservator of estates, assignee, receiver, depositary or trustee under the appointment of any court, or by authority of any law of this or any other state or of the United States, or as trustee for any purpose permitted by law.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 117.

117. “Trust company” means a corporation, industrial bank, or a commercial bank that is authorized to engage in the trust business.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 119.

119. “Bank” or “banks” includes a public bank, as defined in Section 57600 of the Government Code, commercial banks, industrial banks, and trust companies unless the context otherwise requires. However, “bank” does not include a savings association or a credit union.
(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 442, Sec. 4. (AB 857) Effective January 1, 2020.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 121.

121. (a) “Office” includes head office, branch office, and any other authorized place of business of a licensee.
(b) “Head office” means the principal place of business of a licensee.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 123.

123. “Real property” and “personal property” have the meanings defined in and shall be construed in accordance with Title 1 (commencing with Section 654) of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Civil Code.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 125.

125. “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation and “department” means the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation.
(Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 452, Sec. 97. (SB 1498) Effective January 1, 2023.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 127.

127. “Person” means an individual, sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, association, trust, estate, business trust, corporation, joint stock company, limited liability company, unincorporated association, sovereign government or agency, instrumentality, or political subdivision thereof, or any similar entity or organization.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 129.

129. Unless the provision or the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this chapter govern the construction of the Financial Institutions Law.
(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 334, Sec. 8. (SB 537) Effective January 1, 2014.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 131.

131. References in this division to the voting of shares shall be construed in accordance with Section 111 of the Corporations Code.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 133.

133. If the articles of a bank provide for more or less than one vote for any share on any matter, the references in Sections 139 and 141 to a majority or other proportion of shares means, as to such matter, a majority or other proportion of the votes entitled to be cast. Whenever, under Division 1 (commencing with Section 100), Title 1 of the Corporations Code, this division, or Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 1000), shares are disqualified from voting on any matter, they shall not be considered outstanding for the determination of a quorum at any meeting to act upon, or the required vote to approve action upon, such matter under any provision of Division 1 (commencing with Section 100), Title 1 of the Corporations Code, of this division, Division 1.1 (commencing with Section 1000), or of the articles or bylaws.
(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 334, Sec. 9. (SB 537) Effective January 1, 2014.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 135.

135. Any requirement in this division for a vote of each class of outstanding shares shall be construed in accordance with Section 117 of the Corporations Code.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 137.

137. “Approved by (or approval of) the board” means approved or ratified by the vote of the board or by the vote of a committee authorized to exercise the powers of the board, except as to any matter not within the competence of the committee under Section 311 of the Corporations Code or any matter for which this division also requires approval of the shareholders or approval of the outstanding shares.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 139.

139. “Approved by (or approval of) the outstanding shares” has the meaning set forth in Section 152 of the Corporations Code and shall include approval by the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of each class or series entitled, by any provision of the articles, of this division, or of Division 1 (commencing with Section 100), Title 1 of the Corporations Code, to vote as a class or series on the subject matter being voted upon, and shall also include approval by the affirmative vote of such greater proportion (including all) of the outstanding shares of any class or series if such greater proportion is required by the articles, by this division, or by Division 1 (commencing with Section 100), Title 1 of the Corporations Code.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 141.

141. “Approved by (or approval of) the shareholders” has the meaning set forth in Section 153 of the Corporations Code and shall include approval or ratification by the affirmative vote or written consent of such proportion (including all) greater than a majority of the shares of any class or series as may be provided in the articles, in this division, or in Division 1 (commencing with Section 100), Title 1 of the Corporations Code for all or any specified shareholder action.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 147.

147. “California” means:
(a) When used with respect to a bank, in the case of a state bank, a bank that is organized under the laws of this state and, in the case of a national bank, a national bank that maintains its main office in this state.
(b) When used with respect to an office of a bank, an office which is located in this state.
(c) When used with respect to any corporation other than a bank, a corporation that is organized under the laws of this state.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 149.

149. “CAMELS composite rating” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 327.8(j) of Title 12 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 151.

151. “Certificate of correction” means a certificate executed and filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to Section 109 of the Corporations Code, subject, however, to the provisions of Section 1105.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 153.

153. “Certificate of determination” has the meaning set forth in Section 156 of the Corporations Code, subject, however, to the provisions of Section 1104.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 155.

155. “Certificate of revocation” means a certificate executed and filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to the second and third sentences of subdivision (c) of Section 110 of the Corporations Code, subject, however, to the provisions of Section 1106.
(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 334, Sec. 10. (SB 537) Effective January 1, 2014.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 159.

159. (a) “Confidential information” means any information regarding a licensee contained in, or related to, any of the following:
(1) Applications filed with the commissioner.
(2) Examination, operating, condition, or any other reports prepared by, on behalf of, or for the use of, the commissioner.
(3) Information received in confidence by the commissioner.
(b) Confidential information is the property of the commissioner.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 161.

161. “Constituent corporation,” when used with respect to a corporation:
(a) In the case of a merger, has the meaning set forth in Section 161 of the Corporations Code.
(b) In the case of a consolidation, means a corporation that is consolidated with one or more other corporations.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 163.

163. “Contributed capital” means all of shareholders’ equity other than retained earnings. However, nothing in this section shall prohibit a bank from transferring amounts from time to time from its retained earnings to its contributed capital, subject to any applicable statutes, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)
2023 California Code › Financial Code - FIN › DIVISION 1 - FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS › CHAPTER 1 - Definitions › Section 165.

165. “Credit union” means a corporation of the type described in Section 14002 organized under the laws of this state or a corporation of similar type organized under the laws of the United States or of any state of the United States other than this state.
(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 243, Sec. 2. (SB 664) Effective January 1, 2012.)