§ 100 State Sovereignty And Process

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•The power of the state comes from the people, not the government.
•All official papers and court actions must say they are done in the name of 'The People of the State of California'.
•When someone is taken to court for breaking the law, it’s like the people of California are bringing the case, not just the police or a judge.

Example

If someone steals a bike and gets arrested.

The court papers won’t say the police are taking them to court. Instead, it will say 'The People of the State of California' are taking them to court because the power comes from all the people, not just the police.

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§ 100 State Sovereignty And Process

(a) The sovereignty of the state resides in the people thereof, and all writs and processes shall issue in their name. (b) The style of all process shall be “The People of the State of California,” and all prosecutions shall be conducted in their name and by their authority. (Amended by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 161.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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sovereignty writs and processes The People of the State of California

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 100.

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