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2011 California Code
Penal Code
PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681 - 1620]
Section 684
CA Penal Code § 684 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?
A criminal action is prosecuted in the name of the people of the State of California, as a party, against the person charged with the offense.
(Enacted 1872.)
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