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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 7Ch. 7§ 6702 Saturday Office Closures

§ 6702 Saturday Office Closures

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§ 6702 Saturday Office Closures

Key Takeaways

  • •Every Saturday from noon to midnight is treated like a holiday for state and local government offices.
  • •Even though offices are closed, important papers (like legal documents) can still be filed or processed during this time.
  • •Cities can choose their own holidays unless they have a special rule saying otherwise.

Example

You need to file a legal document at the county office on a Saturday afternoon.

Even though the office is closed for regular business, you can still drop off your papers because the law allows important documents to be handled during this time.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 6702 Saturday Office Closures

Every Saturday from noon to midnight is a holiday as regards the transaction of business in the public offices of the state and political divisions where laws, ordinances, or charters provide that public offices shall be closed on holidays. This section shall not be construed to prevent or invalidate the issuance, filing, service, execution, or recording of any legal process or written instrument during such period. Public offices of a city shall be closed on those holidays enumerated in Section 6700 unless otherwise provided by charter, ordinance or resolution. (Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 565.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionordinanceevery saturdaytransactionissuanceexecutioninstrument

Related Statutes

  • § 5603 Bond Denomination Flexibility
  • § 6704 Saturday Public Office Holidays
  • § 25623 County Board Resolution Authority
  • § 25624 County Forestry Board Appointment
  • § 25638 County Forestry Board Repeal

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 6702.
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