Summons Publication Riverside County

When a defendant cannot be served personally after reasonable diligence, California Code of Civil Procedure §415.50 allows service by publication in a newspaper of general circulation. The court must first grant an order authorizing publication (Judicial Council form SUM-200). Summons must then be published once a week for four consecutive weeks.

Summons by Publication — Requirements

  • Court must first grant an Order for Publication (CCP §415.50(b))
  • The newspaper must be a paper of general circulation most likely to give actual notice
  • Publication runs weekly for four consecutive weeks (CCP §415.50(c))
  • Service is complete on the 28th day after the first publication
  • Proof of Publication must be filed with the court

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Ready to order, or have questions? Call (951) 262-7611 or email [email protected]. Office hours Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific. Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle — Riverside County's adjudicated newspaper of general circulation.