Cal. GOV § 9402
This is the official text of Cal. GOV § 9402, part of California’s Government Code — covers the structure and operation of state and local government, including public employment and public records.
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Official statutory text
A subpoena is sufficient if it:
(a) States whether the proceeding is before the Senate, Assembly, or a committee.
(b) Is addressed to the witness.
(c) Requires the attendance of the witness at a time and place certain.
(d) Is signed by the President of the Senate, Speaker of the Assembly, or chairman of the committee before whom attendance of the witness is desired.
(a) States whether the proceeding is before the Senate, Assembly, or a committee.
(b) Is addressed to the witness.
(c) Requires the attendance of the witness at a time and place certain.
(d) Is signed by the President of the Senate, Speaker of the Assembly, or chairman of the committee before whom attendance of the witness is desired.
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