The defendant is usually given the opportunity to appear at a hearing to determine whether the court should issue a writ of attachment. The defendant must be served with a copy of the summons and complaint, a notice of application and hearing, and a copy of the application and of any affidavit in support of the application at least 16 court days before the hearing. (CCP 484.040, 1005)
A defendant shall be served all of the following:
Summons and Complaint
Notice of Application and Hearing
Application for Attachment and any affidavits in support of the application