California § 2016.040. 2016.040. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 200, Sec. 12.)

California Statutes

§ 2016.040. — 2016.040. (Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 200, Sec. 12.)

California § 2016.040.

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Code CCPCode of Civil Procedure - CCP

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Part 4.TITLE 4. CIVIL DISCOVERY ACT

Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. General Provisions

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Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP Code § 2016.040. (2026).

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(a)A meet and confer declaration in support of a motion shall state facts showing a reasonable and good faith attempt, either in person, by telephone, or by videoconference, to informally resolve each issue presented by the motion.

(b)The declaration shall also include whether the moving party has met and conferred, including through an electronic communication, regarding the retention of a certified shorthand reporter to report the hearing on the motion. This subdivision does not prevent the retention of a certified shorthand reporter.

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(a)
A meet and confer declaration in support of a motion shall state facts showing a reasonable and good faith attempt, either in person, by telephone, or by videoconference, to informally resolve each issue presented by the motion.
(b)
The declaration shall also include whether the moving party has met and conferred, including through an electronic communication, regarding the retention of a certified shorthand reporter to report the hearing on the motion. This subdivision does not prevent the retention of a certified shorthand reporter.