This law requires that any legal action be brought by the person who actually has the right to seek relief from the court, unless there's a special law that allows someone else to do it.

This law allows people in California's address confidentiality program to use fake names, like John or Jane Doe, in civil court cases to protect their identity. They can keep personal information, like their real names or addresses, private by using a confidential form that the court will secure. Everyone involved in the case must stick to using these pseudonyms in public documents, and if they need to find out the real name for fair investigation, it must stay secret and not be disclosed publicly. Once the case is over, sensitive documents should be treated carefully and not shared, following specific privacy rules. If the protected person is a minor involved with the state's care system, their participation must be kept private but communicated to the child's social worker or probation officer. The responsibility of keeping this information confidential lies with everyone in the case, and the court is not required to double-check for compliance. The law also coordinates with other legal bodies to ensure its smooth implementation, and if any part of it is invalid, it won't affect the rest of the law.

This law requires each superior court in California to report annually to the Judicial Council about how remote court technology is being used and any related issues. These reports include details about the number of remote proceedings, technology problems, costs, and types of remote technology utilized. The Judicial Council then compiles this information and reports it to the Legislature. Additionally, courts must ensure their technology meets certain standards and certify this annually. The section is set to expire on January 1, 2027.

This law allows parties in civil cases to participate remotely in court proceedings using technology, but there are exceptions and specific conditions under which in-person appearances may be required. The court can mandate in-person participation if technology issues arise or if it is deemed essential for effective case management. While expert witnesses can generally appear remotely, juvenile proceedings and adoption finalizations can partly use remote technology as well. Confidentiality needs to be maintained, and parties must be informed of any potential tech issues. The Judicial Council is responsible for setting rules for remote appearances, considering technology or transportation limits that someone might face. This law is set to expire on January 1, 2027.

This law explains when and how different legal proceedings in California can be conducted using remote technology, like video calls, rather than in-person. It applies to specific types of cases such as mental health commitments, involuntary treatment, and certain criminal proceedings. People involved in these cases generally have the right to be there in person but can choose to participate remotely if they prefer. The law outlines the requirements for remote technology to ensure fairness and confidentiality. It also emphasizes that if technology issues arise, the court may stop the remote proceedings. There are plans to improve courtroom technology to support this remote setup by July 2024, with specific rules and standards to be developed by the Judicial Council. This regulation is temporary and will expire by January 1, 2027.

This law explains that if someone is assigned the right to collect on a debt or claim, the person they collect from can still use any defenses they had before they were notified about the assignment. However, this doesn't apply to negotiable instruments like checks or promissory notes that are transferred before they are due, as long as they were transferred honestly and for a valid reason.

This section outlines who is allowed to file a lawsuit on behalf of someone else without including them as a party to the case. It includes personal representatives, trustees of express trusts, and people who have made contracts benefiting others. However, it notably excludes trustees with a 'power of sale' under a deed of trust or mortgage, unless they are exercising specific powers and duties related to property sales.

This law says that partnerships or associations that aren't companies, whether they're for profit or not, can sue or be sued using their chosen name. Also, if you're a member of such a group, you can be involved in a lawsuit against the group. If you, as a member, are served with legal papers personally, you can be held personally liable, even if others are also sued together.