Section 1201.
Cal. Civil Code - CIV § 1201.
in effectOfficers authorized to take the proof of instruments are authorized in such proceedings:
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To administer oaths or affirmations, as prescribed in Section 2093, C
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To employ and swear interpreters;
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To issue subpoena, as prescribed in Section 1986, C
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To punish for contempt, as prescribed in Sections 1991, 1993, 1994, C
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The civil damages and forfeiture to the party aggrieved are prescribed in Section 1992, C
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Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026