California legal term
Process server in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Process server” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Process server” mean in California criminal law?
“Process server” means any person who meets the standards or is expressly exempt from the standards set forth in Section 22350 of the Business and Professions Code. (Cal. Penal Code § 241)
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