Penal Code section 1138.5

Except for good cause shown, the judge in his of her discretion need not be present in the court while testimony previously received in evidence is read to the jury.

Source: Section 1138.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1138.5. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_1138.5

Original Source: Section 1138.5, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1138.5. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).