When any process remains with the sheriff unexecuted, in whole or in part, at the time of his death, resignation of office, or at the expiration of his term of office, such process shall be executed by his successor or successors in office.
Cal. Civ. Proc. Code § 262.3
Of Ministerial Officers Generally
Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 655.
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