California · Code of Civil Procedure - CCP

CCP §516.040: The judicial duties to be performed under this chapter are “subordinate judicial duties” within the meaning of Section 22 of Article VI of the California Constitution and may be performed by appointed

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This statute defines certain judicial duties performed under this chapter as 'subordinate judicial duties' under California's Constitution and permits appointed individuals to perform them.

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The judicial duties to be performed under this chapter are “subordinate judicial duties” within the meaning of Section 22 of Article VI of the California Constitution and may be performed by appointed officers such as court commissioners.

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