California · Government Code

GOV §41606: For service of any process the chief of police shall receive the same fees as sheriffs.

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Chiefs of police receive the same service fees as sheriffs for process service. Fees for criminal process from city court are not charged to the county.

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For service of any process the chief of police shall receive the same fees as sheriffs. Fees of the chief of police for services in criminal actions or proceedings upon process issued from the city court are not a county charge.

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