Cal. Const., art. I, § 29 · Article I. DECLARATION OF RIGHTS

Cal. Const., art. I, § 29

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

In a criminal case, the people of the State of California have the right to due process of law and to a speedy and public trial.

Notes and commentary — not constitutional text

History

Sec. 29 added June 5, 1990, by Prop. 115. Initiative measure.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CONS&sectionNum=SEC.%2029.&article=I
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