California § 1050.1 - In any case in which two or more defendants are jointly charged in the same compl
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1050.1 — In any case in which two or more defendants are jointly charged in the same compl, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1050.1. In any case in which two or more defendants are jointly charged in the same compl
In any case in which two or more defendants are jointly charged in the same complaint, indictment, or information, and the court or magistrate, for good cause shown, continues the arraignment, preliminary hearing, or trial of one or more defendants, the continuance shall, upon motion of the prosecuting attorney, constitute good cause to continue the remaining defendantsâ cases so as to maintain joinder. The court or magistrate shall not cause jointly charged cases to be severed due to the unavailability or unpreparedness of one or more defendants unless it appears to the court or magistrate that it will be impossible for all defendants to be available and prepared within a reasonable period of time.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1050.1
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1050.1 cover?
Section 1050.1 ("In any case in which two or more defendants are jointly charged in the same compl") 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 § 1050.1?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1050.1" (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?
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How does California § 1050.1 apply to my situation?
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