2010 California Code
Elections Code
Article 3. Contest Procedures At Primary Elections: Involving A Recount

16540.  On the fifth day after the end of the time for filing
contestant's affidavit, the clerk of the superior court shall present
the affidavits of the contestant and the defendant and proof of
posting of contestant's affidavit to the presiding judge of the
superior court, or anyone acting in his or her stead, who shall
forthwith designate the time and place of hearing, the time for which
shall be not less than 10 nor more than 20 days from the date of the
order.