California § 1098 - When two or more defendants are jointly charged with any public offense, whether
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1098 — When two or more defendants are jointly charged with any public offense, whether, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1098. When two or more defendants are jointly charged with any public offense, whether
When two or more defendants are jointly charged with any public offense, whether felony or misdemeanor, they must be tried jointly, unless the court order separate trials. In ordering separate trials, the court in its discretion may order a separate trial as to one or more defendants, and a joint trial as to the others, or may order any number of the defendants to be tried at one trial, and any number of the others at different trials, or may order a separate trial for each defendant; provided, that where two or more persons can be jointly tried, the fact that separate accusatory pleadings were filed shall not prevent their joint trial.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1098
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1098 cover?
Section 1098 ("When two or more defendants are jointly charged with any public offense, whether") 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 § 1098?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1098 apply to my situation?
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