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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
OFFICERS AUTHORIZED TO DO CERTAIN THINGS. Officers authorized to take the proof of instruments are authorized in such proceedings:
1. To administer oaths or affirmations, as prescribed in Section 2093, Code of Civil Procedure;
2. To employ and swear interpreters;
3. To issue subpoena, as prescribed in Section 1986, Code of Civil Procedure;
4. To punish for contempt, as prescribed in Sections 1991, 1993, 1994, Code of Civil Procedure.
The civil damages and forfeiture to the party aggrieved are prescribed in Section 1992, Code of Civil Procedure.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Civil Code - CIV § 1201 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/civil-code/civ-sect-1201/
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