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Cal. Elec. Code § 16540 — Contest Procedures at Primary Elections: Involving a Recount
Cal. Elec. Code § 16540
- Type
- Statute
- Source
- California Elections Code
- Jurisdiction
- California
- Date
- 1996-09-30
- Current through
- Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)
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…
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Cal. Elec. Code § 16540 — Contest Procedures at Primary Elections: Involving a Recount is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
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.