California Government Code CHAPTER 5 - Boundaries

  • Section 51000.
    When the location of a boundary line of a local agency, as defined in Section 53510 of the Government Code, is indefinite or uncertain, or...
  • Section 51001.
    The legislative body of the local agency having an indefinite, uncertain, or obliterated boundary line may cause a proceeding to be brought in the name...
  • Section 51002.
    The superior court of the county in which the initiating local agency is located has jurisdiction over the proceeding. In the event that a boundary...
  • Section 51003.
    In counties having three or more superior judges, the presiding judge may assign three or more judges to sit at the hearing in the proceeding,...
  • Section 51004.
    The petition for the determination of the boundary line shall be accompanied by documents, maps, or other exhibits as may be essential to a determination...
  • Section 51005.
    The petitioner shall serve a copy of the petition and exhibits on the local agencies directly interested and immediately adjacent to the boundary line, by...
  • Section 51006.
    A local agency, or any person, corporation, or taxpayer thereof, interested in the determination and establishment of the boundary line, may demur or answer the...
  • Section 51007.
    The court shall determine the location of the boundary line by courses and distances or by giving such other definite description as is necessary or...
  • Section 51008.
    The court shall make a finding and render its judgment determining, defining, and establishing the location of the boundary line. After the judgment becomes final...
  • Section 51009.
    From the date of filing, the boundary line is established and fixed for all purposes and constitutes the true and official boundary line of the...

Last modified: October 22, 2018