California § 16500 - Within five days after the end of the time allowed for filing statements of conte

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 16500 — Within five days after the end of the time allowed for filing statements of conte, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 16500. Within five days after the end of the time allowed for filing statements of conte

Within five days after the end of the time allowed for filing statements of contest, the clerk of the superior court shall notify the superior court of the county of all statements filed. The presiding judge shall forthwith designate the time and place of hearing, which time shall be not less than 10 nor more than 20 days from the date of the order.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 16500

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 16500 cover?

Section 16500 ("Within five days after the end of the time allowed for filing statements of conte") 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 § 16500?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 16500 apply to my situation?

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