Pen. Code, § 1038 · Chapter 6. Change of Venue

Pen. Code, § 1038

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

The Judicial Council shall adopt rules of practice and procedure for the change of venue in criminal actions.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 449, Sec. 33. Effective January 1, 2004.

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=PEN&sectionNum=1038.
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