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California Rules of Court

Rule 3.2102. Substituted service

Cal. Rules of Court, rule 3.2102

Current text effective January 1, 2007.

If substituted service is authorized by Code of Civil Procedure section 116.340 or other provisions of law, no due diligence is required in a small claims court action.

#History

Rule 3.2102 renumbered effective January 1, 2007; adopted as rule 1702 effective July 1, 1991.

What this rule requires

Service and Proof of Service Rules

  • If substituted service is authorized by Code of Civil Procedure section 116.340 or other provisions of law, no due diligence is required in a small claims court action.

Official text: courts.ca.gov , checked October 19, 2026.