California Elections Code ARTICLE 1 - Contest Procedures at General Elections

• Section 16500.
  Within five days after the end of the time allowed for filing statements of contest, the clerk of the superior court shall notify the superior...
• Section 16501.
  The clerk of the superior court shall thereupon issue a citation for the defendant to appear at the time and place specified in the order,...
• Section 16502.
  The clerk of the superior court shall issue subpoenas for witnesses at the request of any party, which shall be served as other subpoenas. The...
• Section 16503.
  The contestant shall, in the first instance, be liable for the expenses involved in making any recount. He or she shall pay into court in...

Last modified: October 22, 2018