Civil actions: service of process.
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Stage
- Session ended
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- May 16, 2024
What it does
Existing law provides that in a civil action, if a copy of the summons and complaint cannot with reasonable diligence be personally delivered to the person to be served, as specified, a summons may be served by leaving a copy of the summons and complaint at the person's dwelling house, usual place of abode, usual place of business, or usual mailing address, in the presence of a competent member of the household or a person apparently in charge of their office, place of business, at least 18 years of age, and by thereafter mailing a copy of the summons and complaint to the person to be served at the place where a copy of the summons and complaint were left.
Where it stands
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Needs attention)
Law (Not started)
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in California.