California § 11197 - No person sentenced under California law who is committed or transferred to an in
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§ 11197. No person sentenced under California law who is committed or transferred to an in
No person sentenced under California law who is committed or transferred to an institution outside of this state shall be competent to testify for the prosecution in any criminal proceeding in this state unless counsel for each defendant in such proceeding is notified that the prosecution may call the person as a witness and is given an opportunity to interview the person no less than 10 days before the commencement of the proceeding or, in the event the prosecution is not at that time considering the possibility of using such testimony, the notice and opportunity for interview shall be given at the earliest possible time. Nothing in this section shall be construed to compel the prisoner to submit to such an interview.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 11197
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 11197 cover?
Section 11197 ("No person sentenced under California law who is committed or transferred to an in") 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 § 11197?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 11197 apply to my situation?
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