{"code":"ELEC","codeName":"Elections Code","section":"16003","citation":"Elec. Code, § 16003","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 16. ELECTIONS CONTESTS [16000. - 16940.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-16"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [16000. - 16003.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/division-16/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 88, Sec. 4.   (AB 507)   Effective January 1, 2024.","effective":"2024-01-01","html":"<p>In a contest of the election of presidential electors the action or appeal shall have priority over all other civil matters. Final determination and judgment shall be rendered at least six days before the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December.</p>","text":"In a contest of the election of presidential electors the action or appeal shall have priority over all other civil matters. Final determination and judgment shall be rendered at least six days before the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/elections-code/general-provisions-16003","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}