Penal Code section 999

An order to set aside an indictment or information, as provided in this chapter, is no bar to a future prosecution for the same offense.

Source: Section 999, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=999. (accessed May 14, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 999’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_999

Original Source: Section 999, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=999. (last accessed May 12, 2025).