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2011 California Code
Penal Code
PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681 - 1620]
Section 686.1
CA Penal Code § 686.1 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the defendant in a capital case shall be represented in court by counsel at all stages of the preliminary and trial proceedings.
(Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1800.)
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