California · Penal Code
PEN §808: The following persons are magistrates: (a) The judges of the Supreme Court.
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This statute defines who qualifies as a magistrate, specifically identifying Supreme Court judges as magistrates.
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The following persons are magistrates: (a) The judges of the Supreme Court. (b) The judges of the courts of appeal. (c) The judges of the superior courts.
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