California § 1201 - Officers authorized to take the proof of instruments are authorized in such proce
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1201 — Officers authorized to take the proof of instruments are authorized in such proce, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1201. Officers authorized to take the proof of instruments are authorized in such proce
Officers authorized to take the proof of instruments are authorized in such proceedings: 1. To administer oaths or affirmations, as prescribed in Section 2093, C ode of C ivil P rocedure ; 2. To employ and swear interpreters; 3. To issue subpoena, as prescribed in Section 1986, C ode of C ivil P rocedure ; 4. To punish for contempt, as prescribed in Sections 1991, 1993, 1994, C ode of C ivil P rocedure . The civil damages and forfeiture to the party aggrieved are prescribed in Section 1992, C ode of C ivil P rocedure .
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1201
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1201 cover?
Section 1201 ("Officers authorized to take the proof of instruments are authorized in such proce") 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 § 1201?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1201 apply to my situation?
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