California Statutes
§ 16540. — 16540. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 64.)
California § 16540.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code ELECElections Code - ELEC
Div. 16.DIVISION 16. ELECTIONS CONTESTS
Ch. 6.CHAPTER 6. Elections Official’s Duties
Art. 3.ARTICLE 3. Contest Procedures at Primary Elections: Involving a Recount
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Cal. Elections Code - ELEC Code § 16540. (2026).
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On the fifth day after the end of the time for filing contestant’s affidavit, the clerk of the superior court shall present the affidavits of the contestant and the defendant and proof of posting of contestant’s affidavit to the presiding judge of the superior court, or anyone acting in his or her stead, who shall forthwith designate the time and place of hearing, the time for which shall be not less than 10 nor more than 20 days from the date of the order.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 64. Effective September 30, 1996.
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