{"code":"FAC","codeName":"Food and Agricultural Code","section":"31623","citation":"Food & Agr. Code, § 31623","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 14. REGULATION AND LICENSING OF DOGS [30501. - 31683.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-14"},{"name":"CHAPTER 9. Potentially Dangerous and Vicious Dogs [31601. - 31683.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-14/chapter-9"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Judicial Process [31621. - 31626.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/division-14/chapter-9/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 761, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The court or hearing entity of original jurisdiction or the court hearing the appeal may decide all issues for or against the owner or keeper of the dog even if the owner or keeper fails to appear at the hearing.</p>","text":"The court or hearing entity of original jurisdiction or the court hearing the appeal may decide all issues for or against the owner or keeper of the dog even if the owner or keeper fails to appear at the hearing.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/food-and-agricultural-code/judicial-process-31623","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}