Penal Code section 1003

Both the demurrer and plea must be put in, in open Court, either at the time of the arraignment or at such other time as may be allowed to the defendant for that purpose.

Source: Section 1003, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1003. (accessed May 14, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 1003’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_1003

Original Source: Section 1003, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1003. (last accessed May 12, 2025).