Gov. Code, § 69508 · Article 1. General Provisions
Gov. Code, § 69508
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The judges of each superior court having three or more judges, shall choose from their own number a presiding judge who serves as such at their pleasure. Subject to the rules of the Judicial Council, the presiding judge shall distribute the business of the court among the judges, and prescribe the order of business.
(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the Judicial Council may provide by rule of court for the qualifications of the presiding judge.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 344, Sec. 21. Effective September 7, 1999.
Source of truth
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- As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=69508.
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