AB 747: Service of Process Accountability, Reform and Equity (SPARE) Act.

This bill aims to reform the service of process in California, requiring county clerks to maintain a publicly available register of process servers starting January 1, 2027. The bill also introduces new requirements for service of process, including the need for a photograph of the site of service and GPS coordinates. Additionally, the bill would allow a party to challenge a default or default judgment if they did not receive proper service of the summons and complaint, and requires proof that service was lawful. The bill also makes changes to the requirements for civil actions for unlawful detainer, including the need to describe the date, time, and location of served termination notices. Finally, the bill includes provisions for reimbursement of costs mandated by the state, which would be determined by the Commission on State Mandates.