California § 16501. 16501. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 59.)

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§ 16501. — 16501. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 59.)

California § 16501.

JurisdictionCalifornia

Code ELECElections Code - ELEC

Div. 16.DIVISION 16. ELECTIONS CONTESTS

Ch. 6.CHAPTER 6. Elections Official’s Duties

Art. 1.ARTICLE 1. Contest Procedures at General Elections

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The clerk of the superior court shall thereupon issue a citation for the defendant to appear at the time and place specified in the order, which citation shall be delivered to the sheriff and served upon the party at least five days before the time so specified, by either of the following methods:

(a)Personally.

(b)If the party cannot be found, by leaving a copy at the house where he or she last resided.

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The clerk of the superior court shall thereupon issue a citation for the defendant to appear at the time and place specified in the order, which citation shall be delivered to the sheriff and served upon the party at least five days before the time so specified, by either of the following methods:
(a)
Personally.
(b)
If the party cannot be found, by leaving a copy at the house where he or she last resided.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 59. Effective September 30, 1996.

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