Labor Code - LAB
DIVISION 4. WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND INSURANCE [3200 - 6002]
( Heading of Division 4 amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 373. ) PART 3. COMPENSATION CLAIMS [4900 - 5106]
( Part 3 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90. ) CHAPTER 2. Compromise and Release [5000 - 5006]
( Chapter 2 enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 90. ) 5002.
A copy of the release or compromise agreement signed by both parties shall forthwith be filed with the appeals board. Upon filing with and approval by the appeals board, it may, without notice, of its own motion or on the application of either party, enter its award based upon the release or compromise agreement.
(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1513.)