Penal Code section 1005

The demurrer must be in writing, signed either by the defendant or his counsel, and filed. It must distinctly specify the grounds of objection to the accusatory pleading or it must be disregarded.

Source: Section 1005, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1005. (accessed May 14, 2025).

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§ 1005’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_1005

Original Source: Section 1005, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1005. (last accessed May 12, 2025).