Except as provided in Sections 811.9, 955.6, 955.8, and 955.9:
(a) Service of summons in all actions on claims against the state shall be made on the Attorney General.
(b) The Attorney General shall defend all actions on claims against the state.
Cal. Gov. Code § 955.4
Special Provisions Relating to Actions Against the State
Known as the Government Claims Act
The act spans §§ 810–998 (301 sections).
Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1007, Sec. 15
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.