California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §262.5: Service of a paper, other than process, upon the sheriff may be made by delivering it to him or to one of his deputies, or to a person in charge of the office during office hours, or, if no such perso

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Service of non-process papers on a sheriff may be accomplished by delivery to the sheriff, a deputy, or an office person during business hours.

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Service of a paper, other than process, upon the sheriff may be made by delivering it to him or to one of his deputies, or to a person in charge of the office during office hours, or, if no such person is there, by leaving it in a conspicuous place in the office.

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