Penal Code section 1483

The Court or Judge before whom the writ is returned must, immediately after the return, proceed to hear and examine the return, and such other matters as may be properly submitted to their hearing and consideration.

Source: Section 1483, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1483. (accessed Aug. 17, 2026).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_1483

Original Source: Section 1483, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1483. (last accessed May 12, 2025).