Penal Code section 865

The witnesses must be examined in the presence of the defendant, and may be cross-examined in his behalf.

Source: Section 865, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=865. (accessed Oct. 13, 2025).

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§ 865's source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_865

Original Source: Section 865, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=865. (last accessed May 12, 2025).