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Cal. Rules of Court, rule 4.472 · Division 5. Felony Sentencing Law

Determination of presentence custody time credit

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Text — As posted by the Judicial Council of California (read October 22, 2026)

At the time of sentencing, the court must cause to be recorded on the judgment or commitment the total time in custody to be credited on the sentence under sections 2900.5, 2933.1(c), 2933.2(c), and 4019. On referral of the defendant to the probation officer for an investigation and report under section 1203(b) or 1203(g), or on setting a date for sentencing in the absence of a referral, the court must direct the sheriff, probation officer, or other appropriate person to report to the court and notify the defendant or defense counsel and prosecuting attorney within a reasonable time before the date set for sentencing as to the number of days that defendant has been in custody and for which he or she may be entitled to credit. Any challenges to the report must be heard at the time of sentencing.

Notes and commentary — not rule text

History

Rule 4.472 amended effective January 1, 2017; adopted as rule 252 effective January 1, 1977; previously amended and renumbered as rule 472 effective January 1, 1991, and as rule 4.472 effective January 1, 2001; previously amended effective July 1, 2003, and January 1, 2007.

Source of truth

Edition
As posted by the Judicial Council of California (read October 22, 2026)
Official file
https://courts.ca.gov/cms/rules/index/four/rule4_472
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