California Statutes
§ 1051. — 1051. (Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 782, Sec. 1.)
California·Code PEN Penal Code - PEN·Title 6.·Part 2. TITLE 6. PLEADINGS AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL·Ch. 8. CHAPTER 8. Formation of the Trial Jury and theCalendar of Issues for Trial
Upon a trial for any offense, if a defense witness testifies, there shall be good cause for a reasonable continuance unless the court finds that the prosecutor was or should, with due diligence, have been aware of such evidence. If the continuance is granted because of the defendant’s testimony, it shall not exceed one day.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 782, Sec. 1.