What is the test for a constitutional review of statutory construction?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Jorge D. (In re Jorge D.), 200 Cal.Rptr.3d 878, 246 Cal.App.4th 363 (Cal. App. 2016):
"We review de novo questions of statutory construction. [Citation.] ... "[O]ur fundamental task is to ascertain the intent of the lawmakers so as to effectuate the purpose of the statute. " ' [Citation.]" (People v. Tran (2015) 61 Cal.4th 1160, 1166, 191 Cal.Rptr.3d 251, 354 P.3d 148.)
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