California § 861.1 - The summons shall be directed to
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§ 861.1. The summons shall be directed to
The summons shall be directed to âall persons interested in the matter of [specifying the matter],â and shall contain a notice to all persons interested in the matter that they may contest the legality or validity of the matter by appearing and filing a written answer to the complaint not later than the date specified in the summons, which date shall be 10 or more days after the completion of publication of the summons. The summons shall provide a detailed summary of the matter the public agency or other person seeks to validate. The summons shall also state that persons who contest the legality or validity of the matter will not be subject to punitive action, such as wage garnishment or seizure of their real or personal property. Except as otherwise specified in this section the summons shall be in the form prescribed in Section 412.20.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 861.1
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 861.1 cover?
Section 861.1 ("The summons shall be directed to") 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 § 861.1?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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