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In a criminal action the defendant is entitled: 1. To a speedy and public trial. 2. To be allowed counsel as in civil actions, or to appear and defend in person and with counsel, except that in a capital case he shall be represented in court by counsel at all stages of the preliminary and trial proceedings. 3. To produce witnesses on his behalf and to be confronted with the witnesses against him, in the presence of the court, except that | California Penal Code | California Law

This California statute covers in a criminal action the defendant is entitled: 1 To a speedy and public trial 2 To be allowed counsel as in civil actions, or to appear and defend in person and with counsel, except that in a capital case he shall be represented in court by counsel at all stages of the preliminary and trial proceedings 3 To produce witnesses on his behalf and to be confronted with the witnesses against him, in the presence of the court, except that under California Penal Code. It sets out the requirements, procedures, or limits that apply under this part of the code. Read the full text and FAQ below to confirm who it applies to, what it requires, and any exceptions.

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In a criminal action the defendant is entitled: 1. To a speedy and public trial. 2. To be allowed counsel as in civil actions, or to appear and defend in person and with counsel, except that in a capital case he shall be represented in court by counsel at all stages of the preliminary and trial proceedings. 3. To produce witnesses on his behalf and to be confronted with the witnesses against him, in the presence of the court, except that

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This California statute covers in a criminal action the defendant is entitled: 1 To a speedy and public trial 2 To be allowed counsel as in civil actions, or to appear and defend in person and with counsel, except that in a capital case he shall be represented in court by counsel at all stages of the preliminary and trial proceedings 3 To produce witnesses on his behalf and to be confronted with the witnesses against him, in the presence of the court, except that under California Penal Code. It sets out the requirements, procedures, or limits that apply under this part of the code. Read the full text and FAQ below to confirm who it applies to, what it requires, and any exceptions.
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What does California Code § 686 cover?

This California statute covers in a criminal action the defendant is entitled: 1 To a speedy and public trial 2 To be allowed counsel as in civil actions, or to appear and defend in person and with counsel, except that in a capital case he shall be represented in court by counsel at all stages of the preliminary and trial proceedings 3 To produce witnesses on his behalf and to be confronted with the witnesses against him, in the presence of the court, except that under California Penal Code.

Who needs to pay attention to California Code § 686?

Anyone dealing with the rights, duties, procedures, or compliance questions raised by this section should read it in context with California Penal Code.

Does California Code § 686 create penalties or procedural rules?

This section does not clearly state a standalone penalty in the excerpt we analyzed. Enforcement may come from related provisions in the same code.

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