{"code":"HNC","codeName":"Harbors and Navigation Code","section":"607","citation":"Harb. & Nav. Code, § 607","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 3. VESSELS [399. - 786.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Service of Process [600. - 609.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/division-3/chapter-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1280.","effective":null,"html":"<p>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 reasonable opportunity to defend the suit, action or proceeding.</p>","text":"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 reasonable opportunity to defend the suit, action or proceeding.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/harbors-and-navigation-code/service-of-process-607","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}