{"code":"CCP","codeName":"Code of Civil Procedure","section":"990","citation":"Code Civ. Proc., § 990","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CIVIL ACTIONS [307. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 14. OF MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS [989. - 1062.34.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-14"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Proceedings Against Joint Debtors [989. - 994.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/part-2/title-14/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 263, Sec. 10.   Effective January 1, 2008.","effective":"2008-01-01","html":"<p>The summons specified in Section <a href=\"/ccp/989\">989</a> shall be issued by the clerk upon presentation of the affidavit specified in Section <a href=\"/ccp/991\">991</a>. The summons must describe the judgment, and require the person summoned to show cause why the person should not be bound by it, and must be served in the same manner, and returnable no later than ninety (90) days after the time specified for the return of the original summons. It is not necessary to file a new complaint.</p>","text":"The summons specified in Section 989 shall be issued by the clerk upon presentation of the affidavit specified in Section 991. The summons must describe the judgment, and require the person summoned to show cause why the person should not be bound by it, and must be served in the same manner, and returnable no later than ninety (90) days after the time specified for the return of the original summons. It is not necessary to file a new complaint.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/code-of-civil-procedure/proceedings-against-joint-debtors-990","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}