California · Government Code
GOV §25172: The sheriff of the county to whom the subpena is delivered shall serve it by reading it to the person named therein, and at the same time delivering to him a copy thereof.
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The sheriff of the county to whom the subpena is delivered shall serve it by reading it to the person named therein, and at the same time delivering to him a copy thereof. The official return of the sheriff upon the subpena, showing the time and place of service is prima facie evidence of service.
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