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Penal Code § 683 (Cal.) · DecisionDepot

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California Penal Code

§ 683

PEN § 683Part 2

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The proceeding by which a party charged with a public offense is accused and brought to trial and punishment, is known as a criminal action.

Legislative history

Enacted 1872.

Source: California Penal Code § 683 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.