{"code":"EVID","codeName":"Evidence Code","section":"647","citation":"Evid. Code, § 647","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. BURDEN OF PROOF; BURDEN OF PRODUCING EVIDENCE; PRESUMPTIONS AND INFERENCES [500. - 670.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Presumptions and Inferences [600. - 670.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-5/chapter-3"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Presumptions Affecting the Burden of Producing Evidence [630. - 647.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/division-5/chapter-3/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 528.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The return of a process server registered pursuant to Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 22350) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code upon process or notice establishes a presumption, affecting the burden of producing evidence, of the facts stated in the return.</p>","text":"The return of a process server registered pursuant to Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 22350) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code upon process or notice establishes a presumption, affecting the burden of producing evidence, of the facts stated in the return.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/evidence-code/presumptions-affecting-the-burden-of-producing-evidence-647","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}