California · Elections Code

ELEC §16643: The proceedings before every judge in making a recount of the precincts assigned to him or her, as to the appointment of the elections official and persons necessary to be assistants of the court in m

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This statute addresses judicial procedures for recounting votes in assigned precincts, including appointment of election officials and court assistants to assist the judge.

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The proceedings before every judge in making a recount of the precincts assigned to him or her, as to the appointment of the elections official and persons necessary to be assistants of the court in making it, shall be the same as in contested elections. Section 16503 applies to the recount.

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