Penal Code section 1051

Upon a trial for any offense, if a defense witness testifies, there shall be good cause for a reasonable continuance unless the court finds that the prosecutor was or should, with due diligence, have been aware of such evidence. If the continuance is granted because of the defendant’s testimony, it shall not exceed one day.

Source: Section 1051, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1051. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 1051’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_1051

Original Source: Section 1051, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1051. (last accessed May 12, 2025).