Government Code section 72402

In conducting arraignments, taking pleas, granting continuances, setting cases for trial and imposing penalties for traffic offenses as provided in this article the traffic referee shall have the same powers as a judge of the court.

Source: Section 72402, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=72402. (updated Jan. 1, 1970; accessed Oct. 6, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/government_code_section_72402

Original Source: Section 72402, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=72402. (last accessed May 12, 2025).