2010 California Code
Code of Civil Procedure
Article 1. General

413.10.  Except as otherwise provided by statute, a summons shall be
served on a person:
   (a) Within this state, as provided in this chapter.
   (b) Outside this state but within the United States, as provided
in this chapter or as prescribed by the law of the place where the
person is served.
   (c) Outside the United States, as provided in this chapter or as
directed by the court in which the action is pending, or, if the
court before or after service finds that the service is reasonably
calculated to give actual notice, as prescribed by the law of the
place where the person is served or as directed by the foreign
authority in response to a letter rogatory. These rules are subject
to the provisions of the Convention on the "Service Abroad of
Judicial and Extrajudicial Documents" in Civil or Commercial Matters
(Hague Service Convention).



413.20.  If a summons is served by mail pursuant to this chapter,
the provisions of Section 1013 that extend the time for exercising a
right or doing an act shall not extend any time specified in this
title.


413.30.  Where no provision is made in this chapter or other law for
the service of summons, the court in which the action is pending may
direct that summons be served in a manner which is reasonably
calculated to give actual notice to the party to be served and that
proof of such service be made as prescribed by the court.




413.40.  Any service of summons which complies with the provisions
of this chapter shall not be rendered invalid or ineffective because
it was made by a person in violation of Chapter 16 (commencing with
Section 22350) of Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code.