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Government Code § 9402

CHAPTER 4. Witnesses

Current as of September 28, 2026Gov. Code, § 9402Official source ↗

Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 71, Sec. 68. (SB 1304) Effective January 1, 2015.

A subpoena is sufficient if it:

(a) States whether the proceeding is before the Senate, Assembly, or a committee.

(b) Is addressed to the witness.

(c) Requires the attendance of the witness at a time and place certain.

(d) Is signed by the President of the Senate, Speaker of the Assembly, or chairman of the committee before whom attendance of the witness is desired.