You can depend on this comprehensive guide for obtaining judicial review of state and local agency decisions. Includes in-depth treatment of applicable standards of review.
Laying the foundation
Proceedings and entities subject to writ and who may obtain writ
Identifying respondent and real party interest
Court's scope of review under CCP §1094.5
Statutes of limitations
Initiating review proceedings
Stay orders, noticed motions, and alternative writs
Pleadings and procedures before trial
Trial and judgment; procedures after trial
Appeal from Superior Court judgment
Procedures unique to special writ proceedings
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