(a) Process. Service may be made by any person 18 years of age or older, in all parts of the state, no later than two days before the hearing, unless good cause for later service is shown.(b) Subpoena. Except as provided in subdivision (c), service of a subpoena is completed by showing the original and delivering a copy to the witness personally.(c) Subpoena for Peace Officer. When a peace officer designated in Penal Code section 830 is required as a witness in a proceeding relating to an event which he perceived or investigated in the course of his duties, a subpoena may be served by delivering a copy to the peace officer personally or by delivering two copies to his or her immediate superior or a designated agent. In those counties which have consented, delivery may be made by sending a copy electronically, including electronic mail, computer modem, facsimile, or other electronic means, to the immediate superior or designated agent who shall then deliver a copy of the subpoena to the peace officer as soon as possible and in no event later than a time which will enable the peace officer to comply with the subpoena.(d) Subpoena Duces Tecum. Service of a subpoena duces tecum is completed by showing the original and delivering a copy to the person having possession or control of the documentary evidence. Service is invalid if the declaration in support is not served on the person at the same time as the subpoena duces tecum.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 15, § 2678
1. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 1-23-2003; operative 1-23-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 4). Note: Authority cited: Sections 5076.2 and 5076.3, Penal Code. Reference: Section 1328, Penal Code; and In re Carroll (1979) 80 Cal.App. 3d 22.
1. Amendment of section and Note filed 1-23-2003; operative 1-23-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 4).