Legal in Cali provides general information about California law. It is not legal advice, and using the site does not make you our client.
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Our guides describe how California law generally applies. The right answer for you can turn on facts we do not know, such as where in California you are, when something happened, your age, your record, or the exact words of a contract or notice. Do not rely on a guide in place of advice from a lawyer licensed in California who knows your situation.
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The law changes
California statutes, regulations and court decisions change often, and many new laws take effect each January 1. Each guide shows when it was last verified, but the law may have changed since. Cities and counties can also adopt ordinances that add to state law.
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