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DIVISION 16. ELECTIONS CONTESTS 16000-16940›CHAPTER 6. Elections Official’s Duties 16500-16540›ARTICLE 1. Contest Procedures at General Elections 16500-16503

§ 16500

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

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.)

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