{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"72402","citation":"Gov. Code, § 72402","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 8. THE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT OF COURTS [68070. - 77655.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 8. Superior Courts [72004. - 72403.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-8/chapter-8"},{"name":"ARTICLE 9. Traffic Referees [72401. - 72403.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-8/chapter-8/article-9"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 85.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In conducting arraignments, taking pleas, granting continuances, setting cases for trial and imposing penalties for traffic offenses as provided in this article the traffic referee shall have the same powers as a judge of the court.</p>","text":"In conducting arraignments, taking pleas, granting continuances, setting cases for trial and imposing penalties for traffic offenses as provided in this article the traffic referee shall have the same powers as a judge of the court.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/traffic-referees-72402","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}