California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §153: Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the seal of a court need not be affixed to any proceeding therein, or to any document, except to the following: (a) A writ.

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Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the seal of a court need not be affixed to any proceeding therein, or to any document, except to the following: (a) A writ. (b) A summons. (c) A warrant of arrest.

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