California CodesCode of Civil Procedure - CCPPart 1 — Of Courts of JusticeTitle 4 — Ministerial Officers of Courts of JusticeChapter 1 — Of Ministerial Officers GenerallySection 262
The direction or authority of a party or his or her attorney to a sheriff, in respect to the execution of process or return thereof, or to any related act or omission, is not available to discharge or excuse the sheriff from a liability for neglect or misconduct, unless it is contained in written instructions by the attorney of the party, including the signature and name of the attorney of the party, or by the party, if he or she has no attorney. Subject to subdivision (c) of Section 263, the instructions may be transmitted electronically pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 263).
Notes
Limits when a sheriff may use a party’s or attorney’s direction to avoid liability for neglect or misconduct concerning execution or return of process or related acts. The direction must be written instructions signed and identified by the attorney, or by an unrepresented party, and may be transmitted electronically subject to the referenced limitation.
Use as reference
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