DIVISION 16. ELECTIONS CONTESTS 16000-16940›CHAPTER 5. Form of Contest Statement 16400-16467›ARTICLE 4. Contests Involving a Recount 16460-16467

§ 16467

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

The court, if the defendant appears, shall require the answer to be made within three days from the time and place set for hearing. If the defendant does not appear the court shall note his default, and shall proceed to hear and determine the contest with all convenient speed.

(Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

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