California Code
CHAPTER 6 - Elections Official s Duties
ARTICLE 1 - Contest Procedures at General Elections

Section 16500. - 16500. Within five days after the end of the time...

Section 16501. - 16501. The clerk of the superior court shall thereupon issue...

Section 16502. - 16502. The clerk of the superior court shall issue subpoenas...

Section 16503. - 16503. The contestant shall, in the first instance, be liable...