State of California v. Superior Court (Bodde)
Supreme Court of California · 2004
32 Cal.4th 1234, slip op., p. 1
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Reviewed by Andrew (Andy) R. Gillin
California State Bar #45226 ↗ · Approval recorded November 4, 2026
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