§ 23338 County Boundary Change Requests

Government Code·California

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•If you live near a new county being made, you can ask to be part of it or not.
•You have to write down your request and give details about where you live.
•Only people who can vote in that area can make this request.

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A small town next to a new county wants to join it for better schools.

A voter from the town writes a request to the commission, explaining where the town is and asking to be included in the new county.

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§ 23338 County Boundary Change Requests

Written requests for exclusion from, or inclusion in, the proposed county of any territory contiguous to the boundary of the proposed county may be filed with the commission by any registered elector of the territory. Such a request shall contain sufficient information to identify the territory for which the exclusion or inclusion is sought. (Amended by Stats. 1979, Ch. 370.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 23338.

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