California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Elections Code - ELEC |
Division 16. ELECTIONS CONTESTS |
Chapter 6. Elections Official’s Duties |
ARTICLE 1. Contest Procedures at General Elections |
Section 16500.
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Within five days after the end of the time allowed for filing statements of contest, the clerk of the superior court shall notify the superior court of the county of all statements filed. The presiding judge shall forthwith designate the time and place of hearing, which time shall be not less than 10 nor more than 20 days from the date of the order.
(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 58. Effective September 30, 1996.)