California § 583.210. 583.210. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 300, Sec. 4.)

California Statutes

§ 583.210. — 583.210. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 300, Sec. 4.)

California § 583.210.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code CCPCode of Civil Procedure - CCP

Title8.

Part 2.TITLE 8. OF THE TRIAL AND JUDGMENT IN CIVIL ACTIONS

Ch. 1.5.CHAPTER 1.5. Dismissal for Delay in Prosecution

Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. Mandatory Time for Service of Summons

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Cal. Code of Civil Procedure - CCP Code § 583.210. (2026).

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(a)The summons and complaint shall be served upon a defendant within three years after the action is commenced against the defendant. For the purpose of this subdivision, an action is commenced at the time the complaint is filed.

(b)Proof of service of the summons shall be filed within 60 days after the time the summons and complaint must be served upon a defendant.

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