California Code of Civil Procedure

§ 412.20

CCP § 412.20 Effective Jan 1, 2026Title 5 · Part 2 · Ch. 3

Statute text

(a)Except as otherwise required by statute, a summons shall be directed to the defendant, signed by the clerk and issued under the seal of the court in which the action is pending, and it shall contain:

(1)The title of the court in which the action is pending.

(2)The names of the parties to the action.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 344, Sec. 1. (AB 863) Effective January 1, 2026.