Penal Code section 978

When his personal appearance is necessary, if he is in custody, the Court may direct and the officer in whose custody he is must bring him before it to be arraigned.

Source: Section 978, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=978. (accessed May 14, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 978’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_978

Original Source: Section 978, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=978. (last accessed May 12, 2025).