California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
CCP §484.040: No order or writ shall be issued under this article except after a hearing.
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No order or writ shall be issued under this article except after a hearing. At the times prescribed by subdivision (b) of Section 1005, the defendant shall be served with all of the following: (a) A copy of the summons and complaint. (b) A notice of application and hearing. (c) A copy of the application and of any affidavit in support of the application.
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