California CodesCalifornia Constitution - CONSArticle VI — JudicialSection 2
The Supreme Court consists of the Chief Justice of California and 6 associate justices. The Chief Justice may convene the court at any time. Concurrence of 4 judges present at the argument is necessary for a judgment.
An acting Chief Justice shall perform all functions of the Chief Justice when the Chief Justice is absent or unable to act. The Chief Justice or, if the Chief Justice fails to do so, the court shall select an associate justice as acting Chief Justice.
Notes
Establishes the Supreme Court as the Chief Justice and six associate justices, authorizes the Chief Justice to convene it at any time, and requires four judges present at argument to concur in a judgment. Requires an acting Chief Justice during absence or inability, selected by the Chief Justice or otherwise by the court.
Use as reference
Lexinter.net | Cal. Const. art. VI, § 2 | https://laws.lexinter.net/constitution/california/article-vi/section-2