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DIVISION 16. ELECTIONS CONTESTS 16000-16940›CHAPTER 7. Court’s Duties 16600-16643›ARTICLE 1. General Elections 16600-16603

§ 16603

California Elections Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The court shall continue in session to hear and determine all issues arising in contested elections. After hearing the proofs and allegations of the parties and within 10 days after the submission thereof, the court shall file its findings of fact and conclusions of law, and immediately thereafter shall pronounce judgment in the premises, either confirming or annulling and setting aside the election. The judgment shall be entered immediately thereafter.

(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 149, Sec. 10. Effective January 1, 2004.)

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