California Statutes

§ 1138.5. — 1138.5. (Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 88, Sec. 2.)

California § 1138.5.
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Code PENPenal Code - PEN
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Part 2.TITLE 7. OF PROCEEDINGS AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TRIAL AND BEFORE JUDGMENT
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Conduct of the Jury After the Cause Is Submitted to Them

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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 1138.5. (2026).

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Except for good cause shown, the judge in his of her discretion need not be present in the court while testimony previously received in evidence is read to the jury.

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Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 88, Sec. 2. Effective July 2, 1987.

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