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DIVISION 16. ELECTIONS CONTESTS 16000-16940›CHAPTER 6. Elections Official’s Duties 16500-16540›ARTICLE 2. Contest Procedures at Primary Elections: Contests Other Than Recount 16520-16521

§ 16520

California Elections Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The clerk of the superior court, within five days after the end of the time for filing affidavits, shall present all the affidavits to the presiding judge of the superior court. The presiding judge shall forthwith designate the time and place of hearing, which shall be not less than 10 nor more than 20 days from the date of the order.

(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 62. Effective September 30, 1996.)

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