Gov. Code, § 9402 · Chapter 4. Witnesses
Gov. Code, § 9402
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
A subpoena is sufficient if it:
(a) States whether the proceeding is before the Senate, Assembly, or a committee.
(b) Is addressed to the witness.
(c) Requires the attendance of the witness at a time and place certain.
(d) Is signed by the President of the Senate, Speaker of the Assembly, or chairman of the committee before whom attendance of the witness is desired.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 71, Sec. 68. (SB 1304) Effective January 1, 2015.
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- Official file
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