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California Court Sessions

November 5, 2024 2:30 amNovember 5, 2024 2:31 am

Article 5 deals with court sessions. Section 69740 requires each trial court to determine the number and location of sessions of the court necessary for the prompt disposition of the business before the court. In making this determination, the trial...

California Appellate Court Facilities

November 4, 2024 1:00 pmNovember 4, 2024 1:01 pm

Section 69202 requires the Judicial Council to annually recommend to the Governor and the Legislature the amount proposed to be spent for the planning, renovation, and building of facilities for the appellate courts. Facilities are subject to the State Building...

Temporary and Permanent Legislative Officers and Employees

November 4, 2024 2:30 amNovember 4, 2024 2:31 am

Article 1 deals with temporary officers and employees. Section 9150 requires the Secretary of the Senate, the Chief Clerk of the Assembly, and the minute clerks and Sergeants-at-Arms of each house for any session to perform the duties of their...

Administrative Adjudications in California: General Provisions

November 3, 2024 1:03 pmNovember 3, 2024 1:04 pm

Administrative adjudications are set forth in California law. In Title 2, Division 3, Part 1, Chapter 4.5, there are general provisions related to administrative adjudications in this state. Section 11400 states that Chapter 4.5 and Chapter 5 constitute the administrative...

California Superior Courts

November 3, 2024 2:30 amNovember 3, 2024 2:31 am

Section 69504 requires the superior court in each county to purchase and provide for the installation of the Flag of the United States and the Bear Flag of California in each superior courtroom in the county. Section 69505 specifies procedures...

California Legislative Office Facilities

November 2, 2024 3:42 pmNovember 2, 2024 3:42 pm

Article 5.5 deals with legislative office facilities. Section 9115 provides that, in order to adequately provide for the proper housing and administrative requirements of the Legislature, it is necessary for the Legislature to acquire and finance additional legislative office facilities...

An Introduction to Bill Drafting in California

November 2, 2024 1:02 pmNovember 2, 2024 1:03 pm

Pursuant to Article IV, Section 1 of the California Constitution, the Legislature and the People share the lawmaking power. In drafting legislation (including proposed initiatives by the people), California’s Office of Legislative Counsel follows a number of drafting principles. First,...