California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 955

Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 387.

The proper court for trial of actions against the State for the taking or damaging of private property for public use is a court of competent jurisdiction in the county in which the property is situate.

Except as provided in Sections 955.2 and 955.3, upon written demand of the Attorney General made on or before answering, the place of trial in other actions shall be changed to Sacramento County.

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Cal. Gov. Code § 955 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-1-general/division-3-6-claims-and-actions-against-public-entities-and-public-employees/part-4-actions-against-public-entities-and-public-employees/chapter-4-special-provisions-relating-to-actions-against-the-state/section-955

Other sections in Chapter 4 - Special Provisions Relating to Actions Against the State

§ 955§ 955.1§ 955.2§ 955.3§ 955.4§ 955.6§ 955.8§ 955.9§ 956

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