California § 12589 - When the Attorney General requires the attendance of any person, as provided in S
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§ 12589. When the Attorney General requires the attendance of any person, as provided in S
When the Attorney General requires the attendance of any person, as provided in Section 12588, the Attorney General shall issue an order setting forth the time when and the place where attendance is required and shall cause the same to be delivered to or sent by registered mail to the person at least 14 days before the date fixed for attendance. Such order shall have the same force and effect as a subpoena and, upon application of the Attorney General, obedience to the order may be enforced by the superior court in the county where the person receiving it resides or is found, in the same manner as though the notice were a subpoena. The court, after hearing, for cause, and upon application of any person aggrieved by the order, shall have the right to alter, amend, revise, suspend or postpone all or any part of its provisions.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 12589
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 12589 cover?
Section 12589 ("When the Attorney General requires the attendance of any person, as provided in S") 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 § 12589?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 12589" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 12589 apply to my situation?
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