TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS 68070-77655›CHAPTER 5. The Superior Courts 69504-70141.11›ARTICLE 1. General Provisions 69504-69508.5

§ 69508

California Government Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-03 · California

(a) The judges of each superior court having three or more judges, shall choose from their own number a presiding judge who serves as such at their pleasure. Subject to the rules of the Judicial Council, the presiding judge shall distribute the business of the court among the judges, and prescribe the order of business.

(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the Judicial Council may provide by rule of court for the qualifications of the presiding judge.

(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 344, Sec. 21. Effective September 7, 1999.)

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