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Cal. Rules of Court, rule 738
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§ 738 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…
Part 2: Of Criminal Procedure | Title 2: Mode of Prosecution
Rule Text
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.
Amendment history: Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1674.