California § 1478 - If the writ is directed to the sheriff or other ministerial officer of the court
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1478 — If the writ is directed to the sheriff or other ministerial officer of the court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1478. If the writ is directed to the sheriff or other ministerial officer of the court
If the writ is directed to the sheriff or other ministerial officer of the court out of which it issues, it must be delivered by the clerk to such officer without delay, as other writs are delivered for service. If it is directed to any other person, it must be delivered to the sheriff or a marshal, and be by him served upon such person by delivering the copy to him without delay, and make his return on the original to the court of issuance. If the person to whom the writ is directed cannot be found, or refuses admittance to the officer or person serving or delivering such writ, it may be served or delivered by leaving it at the residence of the person to whom it is directed, or by affixing it to some conspicuous place on the outside either of his dwelling house or of the place where the party is confined or under restraint.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1478
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1478 cover?
Section 1478 ("If the writ is directed to the sheriff or other ministerial officer of the court") 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 § 1478?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1478 apply to my situation?
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