2011 California Code
Penal Code
PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681 - 1620]
Section 685


CA Penal Code § 685 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

The party prosecuted in a criminal action is designated in this Code as the defendant.

(Enacted 1872.)

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