California Elections Code ARTICLE 1 - General Elections

• Section 16600.
  The court shall meet at the time and place designated, to determine the contested election, and shall have all the powers necessary to the determination...
• Section 16601.
  At the trial the ballots shall be opened and a recount taken, in the presence of all the parties, of the votes cast for the...
• Section 16602.
  In the trial and determination of election contests, the court shall be governed by the rules of law and evidence governing the determination of questions...
• Section 16603.
  The court shall continue in session to hear and determine all issues arising in contested elections. After hearing the proofs and allegations of the parties...

Last modified: October 22, 2018