California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP
CCP §134: (a) Except as provided in subdivision (c), the courts shall be closed for the transaction of judicial business on judicial holidays for all but the following purposes: (1) To give, upon their request,
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Courts are closed on judicial holidays except for jury instructions, verdict receipt, criminal arraignments, small claims sessions, and injunctions. Superior courts may remain open as judges prescribe, and filing on holidays is processed the next non-holiday.
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