The sheriff, when serving any process or notice, shall, if the instructions to the sheriff include a request for a certificate as prescribed by the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act of 1940 as amended (50 United States Code Appendix, Section 520) make inquiry of the person served to attempt to ascertain the information required to execute a certificate as prescribed by said act. He shall then execute and deliver to the party requesting service, a certificate as provided by said act or a certificate setting forth the facts as ascertained by him.

(Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 136.)

Terms Used In California Government Code 26608.1

  • Notice: includes all papers and orders required to be served in any proceedings before any court, board, or officer, or when required by law to be served independently of such proceeding. See California Government Code 26660
  • Person: includes any person, firm, association, organization, partnership, limited liability company, business trust, corporation, or company. See California Government Code 17
  • Process: includes all writs, warrants, summons, and orders of courts of justice, or judicial officers. See California Government Code 26660