{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"1250.140","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 1250.140","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CIVIL NATURE [1063. - 1822.60.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 7. EMINENT DOMAIN LAW [1230.010. - 1273.050.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Commencement of Proceeding [1250.010. - 1250.430.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Commencement of Proceeding Generally [1250.110. - 1250.150.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-3/title-7/chapter-5/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1275.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Where the state is a defendant, the summons and the complaint shall be served on the Attorney General.</p>","text":"Where the state is a defendant, the summons and the complaint shall be served on the Attorney General.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/commencement-of-proceeding-generally-1250-140","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}