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Penal Code § 1024 (Cal.) · DecisionDepot

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California Penal Code

§ 1024

PEN § 1024Title 6 · Part 2 · Ch. 4

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If the defendant refuses to answer the accusatory pleading, by demurrer or plea, a plea of not guilty must be entered.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1674.

Source: California Penal Code § 1024 from the California Legislative Information (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.