Government Code section 955.9

In actions on claims against a judicial branch entity, service of summons shall be made on:

(a)

The court executive officer, in actions on claims against a superior court or a judge thereof.

(b)

The Clerk/Executive Officer of the Court of Appeal, in actions on claims against a court of appeal or a judge thereof.

(c)

The Clerk/Executive Officer of the Supreme Court, in actions on claims against the Supreme Court or a judge thereof.

(d)

The Administrative Director of the Judicial Council, in actions on claims against the Judicial Council or the Administrative Office of the Courts.

Source: Section 955.9, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=955.­9.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2019; accessed Jun. 30, 2025).

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