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HomeElections CodeDiv. 20Ch. 1§ 20006 Election Violation Injunctions

§ 20006 Election Violation Injunctions

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§ 20006 Election Violation Injunctions

This law lets a registered voter ask a court to stop someone from publishing or broadcasting something that breaks the rules, and the court must handle these cases quickly.

Key Takeaways

  • •Only a registered voter can bring this type of case.
  • •The court can issue a temporary or permanent order to stop the offending publication.
  • •Cases like this are given priority so they are resolved quickly.

Example

A registered voter believes a local newspaper is printing false statements that damage their reputation.

The voter can file a lawsuit asking the court to issue a restraining order that stops the newspaper from publishing those statements, and the court must decide the case fast.

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

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§ 20006 Election Violation Injunctions

The superior court, in any case brought before it by any registered voter, may issue a temporary or permanent restraining order or injunction against the publication, printing, circulation, posting, broadcasting, or telecasting of any matter in violation of this chapter, and all cases of this nature shall be in a preferred position for purposes of trial and appeal, so as to assure the speedy disposition thereof. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

superior courtrestraining orderinjunctionregistered voterpreferred positionspeedy disposition

Related Statutes

  • § 7354 County Committee Endorsement Limits
  • § 11042.5 Local Recall Petition Review
  • § 20009 Simulated Ballot Notice Requirements
  • § 3003 Vote By Mail Availability
  • § 18582 Election Violation Enforcement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 20006.
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