The certificate of a sheriff, marshal, or the clerk of the superior court, has the same force and effect as his or her affidavit.

(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 88. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Terms Used In California Code of Civil Procedure 2015.3

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Sheriff: includes marshal. See California Code of Civil Procedure 17