A request for an advisory opinion should take the form of a PDF document emailed to the Judicial Council Chair from Senate leadership. The request should include a specific question(s) for the Council, as well as a clear explanation of background information and any relevant attachments. The request should reference the exact section of the Legal Code in dispute.
The Judicial Council will decide whether or not rendering an advisory opinion is the appropriate procedure for addressing the given situation. This decision should be made at the next regularly scheduled mandatory meeting of the Judicial Council. Should the Council vote to render an advisory opinion, the Chair will notify Senate Leadership with a timeline on the release of the opinion.
