California § 949. 949. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 373.)

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§ 949. — 949. (Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 373.)

California § 949.

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Code PENPenal Code - PEN

Title5.

Part 2.TITLE 5. THE PLEADINGS

Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Rules of Pleading

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The first pleading on the part of the people in the superior court in a felony case is the indictment, information, or the complaint in any case certified to the superior court under Section 859a.  The first pleading on the part of the people in a misdemeanor or infraction case is the complaint except as otherwise provided by law.  The first pleading on the part of the people in a proceeding pursuant to Section 3060 of the Government Code is an accusation.

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The first pleading on the part of the people in the superior court in a felony case is the indictment, information, or the complaint in any case certified to the superior court under Section 859a. The first pleading on the part of the people in a misdemeanor or infraction case is the complaint except as otherwise provided by law. The first pleading on the part of the people in a proceeding pursuant to Section 3060 of the Government Code is an accusation.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 373. Effective September 28, 1998.

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