California § 15701 - If a postelection deadline imposed by this code prevents the proper tabulation or
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§ 15701. If a postelection deadline imposed by this code prevents the proper tabulation or
If a postelection deadline imposed by this code prevents the proper tabulation or recounting of ballots, the county elections official of the affected county may petition the superior court of that county for an extension sufficient to permit the tabulation or recounting of ballots. The court may grant the petition if it finds that the time limitation would prevent the counting of all votes as required by Section 2.5 of Article II of the California Constitution.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 15701
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 15701 cover?
Section 15701 ("If a postelection deadline imposed by this code prevents the proper tabulation or") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 15701?
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