California § 1008 - If the demurrer is sustained, and no amendment of the accusatory pleading is perm

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1008 — If the demurrer is sustained, and no amendment of the accusatory pleading is perm, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1008. If the demurrer is sustained, and no amendment of the accusatory pleading is perm

If the demurrer is sustained, and no amendment of the accusatory pleading is permitted, or, in case an amendment is permitted, no amendment is made or amended pleading is filed within the time fixed therefor, the action shall be dismissed, and, except as provided in Section 1010, the court must order, if the defendant is in custody, that he be discharged or if he has been admitted to bail, that his bail be exonerated, or, if money or other property has been deposited instead of bail for his appearance, that such money or other property be refunded to him or to the person or persons found by the court to have deposited such money or other property on his behalf.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1008

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1008 cover?

Section 1008 ("If the demurrer is sustained, and no amendment of the accusatory pleading is perm") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 1008?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1008" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 1008 apply to my situation?

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