California § 7880 - Upon the filing of the petition, a citation shall issue requiring any person havi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 7880 — Upon the filing of the petition, a citation shall issue requiring any person havi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7880. Upon the filing of the petition, a citation shall issue requiring any person havi
(a) Upon the filing of the petition, a citation shall issue requiring any person having the custody or control of the child, or the person with whom the child is, to appear at a time and place stated in the citation. (b) The citation shall also require the person to appear with the child except that, if the child is under the age of 10 years, appearance with the child is required only upon order of the court after necessity has been shown. (c) Service of the citation shall be made in the manner prescribed by law for service of civil process at least 10 days before the time stated in the citation for the appearance. The party or attorney responsible for serving the citation shall do so in a timely manner in order to maximize the response time available to the party being served.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 7880
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 7880 cover?
Section 7880 ("Upon the filing of the petition, a citation shall issue requiring any person havi") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 7880?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 7880 apply to my situation?
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