6400. (a) “Unlawful detainer assistant” means any individual who for compensation renders assistance or advice in the prosecution or defense of an unlawful detainer claim or action, including any bankruptcy petition that may affect the unlawful detainer claim or action. (b) “Unlawful detainer claim” means a proceeding, filing, or action affecting rights or liabilities of any person […]
6401. This chapter does not apply to any person engaged in any of the following occupations, provided that the person does not also perform the duties of a legal document assistant in addition to those occupations: (a) Any government employee who is acting in the course of their employment. (b) A licensee of the State Bar of […]
6401.5. This chapter does not sanction, authorize, or encourage the practice of law by nonlawyers. Registration under this chapter, or an exemption from registration, does not immunize any person from prosecution or liability pursuant to Section 6125, 6126, 6126.5, or 6127. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1018, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003. […]
6401.6. A legal document assistant may not provide service to a client who requires assistance that exceeds the definition of self-help service in subdivision (d) of Section 6400, and shall inform the client that the client requires the services of an attorney. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1018, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, […]
6401.7. This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed. (Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 128, Sec. 3. (AB 1213) Effective January 1, 2020. Repealed as of January 1, 2024, by its own provisions. Note: Repeal affects Chapter 5.5, comprising Sections 6400 to 6415.)
