Pen. Code, § 1428.5 · Chapter 1. Proceedings in Misdemeanor and Infraction Cases
Pen. Code, § 1428.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Notwithstanding any other law, courts may conduct proceedings, including arraignments and trials, remotely for all infractions.
(1) Courts shall obtain the defendant’s consent to conduct proceedings remotely.
(2) The court may require the physical presence of any witness or party in court for a particular proceeding.
(3) This subdivision does not apply to misdemeanor or felony proceedings.
(b) Remote proceedings include use of technology for remote appearances.
(c) The Judicial Council may adopt rules of court to implement this section.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 79, Sec. 35. (AB 143) Effective July 16, 2021.
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