California Harbors and Navigation Code CHAPTER 4 - Service of Process

• Section 600.
  As used in this chapter:(a) “Watercraft” means any boat, ship, barge, craft or floating thing designed for navigation in the water; and(b) “Nonresident” means a person who...
• Section 605.
  Where the nonresident has died prior to the commencement of a suit, action or proceeding brought pursuant to this chapter service of process shall be...
• Section 606.
  Proof of compliance with Section 604 shall be made in the event of service by mail by affidavit of the plaintiff or libelant or by...
• Section 607.
  The court in which the suit, action or proceeding is pending may order such continuances as may be necessary to afford the defendant or respondent...
• Section 608.
  In the event of service of process pursuant to this chapter upon a nonresident outside this State, the person so served shall have 60 days...
• Section 609.
  Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as affecting other methods of service of process upon nonresidents as now provided by existing laws.(Added by Stats....

Last modified: October 22, 2018