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§ 955.4. — 955.4. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1007, Sec. 15.)

California § 955.4.
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Code GOVGovernment Code - GOV
Div.3.6.
Title 1.DIVISION 3.6. CLAIMS AND ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Part 4.PART 4. ACTIONS AGAINST PUBLIC ENTITIES AND PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Special Provisions Relating to Actions Against the State

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Cal. Government Code - GOV Code § 955.4. (2026).

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Except as provided in Sections 811.9, 955.6, 955.8, and 955.9:

(a)Service of summons in all actions on claims against the state shall be made on the Attorney General.
(b)The Attorney General shall defend all actions on claims against the state.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1007, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2003.

Nearby Sections

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§ 955.
955. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 387.)
§ 955.1.
955.1. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 103.)
§ 955.2.
955.2. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1715.)
§ 955.3.
955.3. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 156, Sec. 2.)
§ 955.4.
955.4. (Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1007, Sec. 15.)
§ 955.6.
955.6. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 215.)
§ 955.8.
955.8. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1715.)
§ 955.9.
955.9. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 92, Sec. 84.)
§ 95500.
95500. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1024, Sec. 2.)
§ 95501.
95501. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1024, Sec. 2.)
§ 95502.
95502. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1024, Sec. 2.)
§ 95503.
95503. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1024, Sec. 2.)
§ 95504.
95504. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1024, Sec. 2.)
§ 95505.
95505. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1024, Sec. 2.)
§ 95506.
95506. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1024, Sec. 2.)
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