Pen. Code, § 1342 · Chapter 4. Examination of Witnesses Conditionally

Pen. Code, § 1342

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

The attendance of the witness may be enforced by a subpoena, issued by the magistrate before whom the examination is to be taken.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Enacted 1872.

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=1342.
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