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HomeElections CodeDiv. 8Pt. 1Ch. 2Art. 2§ 8228 County Judge Election Certification

§ 8228 County Judge Election Certification

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§ 8228 County Judge Election Certification

Key Takeaways

  • •If most people vote 'yes' on a proposal, the local leaders must send a signed paper to the state saying the proposal passed.
  • •Once the paper is sent, the new rule starts right away for judges in that county.
  • •The new rule only applies to future job openings for judges, not the ones already working.

Example

A county votes to change how judges are picked.

If most voters say 'yes,' the local leaders send a paper to the state. After that, the new way of picking judges starts, but only for new judge jobs that open up later.

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

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§ 8228 County Judge Election Certification

If the proposal is approved by a majority of the votes cast thereon, the board of supervisors shall file a certificate, signed by the chairman of the board and duly dated, with the Secretary of State, reciting that the proposal to adopt subdivision (d) of Section 16 of Article VI of the California Constitution as applicable to the judge of the superior court of the county was approved by a majority of the votes cast thereon at the election. Upon the filing of the certificate the provisions of subdivision (d) of Section 16 of the California Constitution shall thereupon be applicable to the judge of the superior court of that county, and effective as to all vacancies in the office occurring after the date of filing of the certificate. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

secretaryhow judgescalifornia constitutionmajorityelection

Related Statutes

  • § 9140 County Ordinance Voter Approval
  • § 10229 Municipal Election Candidate Shortage
  • § 19101 Voting System Standards
  • § 2103 Voter Registration Outreach Requirements
  • § 7771 Central Committee Member Calculation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 8228.
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