California § 1237. 1237. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 194, Sec. 1.)

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§ 1237. — 1237. (Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 194, Sec. 1.)

California § 1237.

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Part 2.TITLE 9. APPEALS IN FELONY CASES

Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof

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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 1237. (2026).

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An appeal may be taken by the defendant from both of the following:

(a)Except as provided in Sections 1237.1, 1237.2, and 1237.5, from a final judgment of conviction. A sentence, an order granting probation, or the commitment of a defendant for insanity, the indeterminate commitment of a defendant as a mentally disordered sex offender, or the commitment of a defendant for controlled substance addiction shall be deemed to be a final judgment within the meaning of this section. Upon appeal from a final judgment the court may review any order denying a motion for a new trial.

(b)From any order made after judgment, affecting the substantial rights of the party.

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An appeal may be taken by the defendant from both of the following:
(a)
Except as provided in Sections 1237.1, 1237.2, and 1237.5, from a final judgment of conviction. A sentence, an order granting probation, or the commitment of a defendant for insanity, the indeterminate commitment of a defendant as a mentally disordered sex offender, or the commitment of a defendant for controlled substance addiction shall be deemed to be a final judgment within the meaning of this section. Upon appeal from a final judgment the court may review any order denying a motion for a new trial.
(b)
From any order made after judgment,
affecting the substantial rights of the party.