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Penal Code § 889 (Cal.) · DecisionDepot

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California Penal Code

§ 889

PEN § 889Title 4 · Part 2 · Ch. 1

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An indictment is an accusation in writing, presented by the grand jury to a competent court, charging a person with a public offense.

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Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 501.

Source: California Penal Code § 889 from the California Legislative Information (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.