Cal. Pen. Code § 738

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session.
Section 738 - Preliminary examination

Before an information is filed there must be a preliminary examination of the case against the defendant and an order holding him to answer made under Section 872. The proceeding for a preliminary examination must be commenced by written complaint, as provided elsewhere in this code.

Ca. Pen. Code § 738

Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1674.