California · * California Constitution - CONS

CONS §SEC. 1: The judicial power of this State is vested in the Supreme Court, courts of appeal, and superior courts, all of which are courts of record.

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This statute establishes that judicial authority in the state is held by the Supreme Court, courts of appeal, and superior courts, all designated as courts of record.

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The judicial power of this State is vested in the Supreme Court, courts of appeal, and superior courts, all of which are courts of record.

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