Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 583.210
583.210
Effective Jan 1, 2006Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 300, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2006.
- (a) The summons and complaint shall be served upon a defendant within three years after the action is commenced against the defendant. For the purpose of this subdivision, an action is commenced at the time the complaint is filed.
- (b) Proof of service of the summons shall be filed within 60 days after the time the summons and complaint must be served upon a defendant.