California CodesCalifornia Constitution - CONSArticle VI — JudicialSection 10
The Supreme Court, courts of appeal, superior courts, and their judges have original jurisdiction in habeas corpus proceedings. Those courts also have original jurisdiction in proceedings for extraordinary relief in the nature of mandamus, certiorari, and prohibition. The appellate division of the superior court has original jurisdiction in proceedings for extraordinary relief in the nature of mandamus, certiorari, and prohibition directed to the superior court in causes subject to its appellate jurisdiction.
Superior courts have original jurisdiction in all other causes.
The court may make any comment on the evidence and the testimony and credibility of any witness as in its opinion is necessary for the proper determination of the cause.
Notes
Establishes original habeas corpus jurisdiction in the Supreme Court, courts of appeal, superior courts, and their judges, and original jurisdiction for mandamus, certiorari, and prohibition in those courts. Gives superior-court appellate divisions such jurisdiction over matters within their appellate authority, gives superior courts all other original jurisdiction, and allows courts necessary comment on evidence and witness credibility.
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