Pen. Code, § 866.5 · Chapter 7. Examination of the Case, and Discharge of the Defendant, or Holding Him to Answer

Pen. Code, § 866.5

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

The defendant may not be examined at the examination, unless he is represented by counsel, or unless he waives his right to counsel after being advised at such examination of his right to aid of counsel.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1482.

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=866.5.
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