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§ 1562. — 1562. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 1562.
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Part 2.TITLE 12. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CRIMINAL NATURE
Ch. 5.CHAPTER 5. Miscellaneous Provisions Respecting Special Proceedings of a Criminal Nature

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The party prosecuting a special proceeding of a criminal nature is designated in this Code as the complainant, and the adverse party as the defendant.

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Enacted 1872.
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