California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §416.70: A summons may be served on a person (other than a minor) for whom a guardian, conservator, or similar fiduciary has been appointed by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint to his guard

What this law says, in plain English

A summons in a civil case may be served on an adult by giving a copy to their appointed guardian, conservator, or similar fiduciary.

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A summons may be served on a person (other than a minor) for whom a guardian, conservator, or similar fiduciary has been appointed by delivering a copy of the summons and of the complaint to his guardian, conservator, or similar fiduciary and to such person, but, for good cause shown, the court in which the action is pending may dispense with delivery to such person.

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