Gov. Code, § 955.9 · Chapter 4. Special Provisions Relating to Actions Against the State
Gov. Code, § 955.9
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
In actions on claims against a judicial branch entity, service of summons shall be made on:
(a) The court executive officer, in actions on claims against a superior court or a judge thereof.
(b) The Clerk/Executive Officer of the Court of Appeal, in actions on claims against a court of appeal or a judge thereof.
(c) The Clerk/Executive Officer of the Supreme Court, in actions on claims against the Supreme Court or a judge thereof.
(d) The Administrative Director of the Judicial Council, in actions on claims against the Judicial Council or the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 92, Sec. 84. (SB 1289) Effective January 1, 2019.
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