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HomeElections CodeDiv. 16Ch. 8Art. 3§ 16741 Judgment Enforcement In Elections

§ 16741 Judgment Enforcement In Elections

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§ 16741 Judgment Enforcement In Elections

This law says a certified copy of a court judgment can be served on the elections official and can be enforced quickly, using the same process as Section 13314.

Key Takeaways

  • •A certified judgment must be delivered to the elections official.
  • •The judgment can be enforced summarily, meaning quickly and without a new trial.
  • •Enforcement follows the same steps as those used in Section 13314.

Example

A court rules that a voter submitted false paperwork, and the judgment is sent to the elections official.

The elections official must enforce the judgment right away, without needing a new trial, just like other judgments are handled under Section 13314.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 16741 Judgment Enforcement In Elections

A certified copy of the judgment shall be served upon the elections official and may be enforced summarily in the same manner as provided in Section 13314. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 66. Effective September 30, 1996.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

certified copy of the judgmentelections officialenforced summarilySection 13314

Related Statutes

  • § 15550 Election Records Disposal
  • § 15551 Ballot Preservation In Contests
  • § 16700 Election Certificate Issuance
  • § 16740 Recount Decision By Judges
  • § 16742 Election Contest Judgment Certification

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 16741.
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