California · Elections Code
ELEC §16603: The court shall continue in session to hear and determine all issues arising in contested elections.
What this law says, in plain English
Courts must remain in session to hear and decide all disputed matters in contested elections.
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The court shall continue in session to hear and determine all issues arising in contested elections. After hearing the proofs and allegations of the parties and within 10 days after the submission thereof, the court shall file its findings of fact and conclusions of law, and immediately thereafter shall pronounce judgment in the premises, either confirming or annulling and setting aside the election. The judgment shall be entered immediately thereafter.
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