California · Government Code

GOV §72402: In conducting arraignments, taking pleas, granting continuances, setting cases for trial and imposing penalties for traffic offenses as provided in this article the traffic referee shall have the same

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A traffic referee has the same judicial powers as a judge when handling traffic offense arraignments, pleas, continuances, trial scheduling, and penalty imposition.

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In conducting arraignments, taking pleas, granting continuances, setting cases for trial and imposing penalties for traffic offenses as provided in this article the traffic referee shall have the same powers as a judge of the court.

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