The writ of review shall be made returnable not later than 30 days after the date of issuance thereof, and shall direct the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board to certify its record in the case to the court. On the return day the cause shall be heard in the court unless continued for good cause. No new or additional evidence shall be introduced in the court, but the cause shall be heard on the record of the appeals board, as certified to by it.

(Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 379, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Terms Used In California Government Code 21169

  • compensation: means the remuneration paid out of funds controlled by the employer in payment for the member's services performed during normal working hours or for time during which the member is excused from work because of any of the following:

    California Government Code 20630

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
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