California § 1203a - In all counties and cities and counties, the courts therein, having jurisdiction
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1203a — In all counties and cities and counties, the courts therein, having jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1203a. In all counties and cities and counties, the courts therein, having jurisdiction
(a) In all counties and cities and counties, the courts therein, having jurisdiction to impose punishment in misdemeanor cases, may refer cases, demand reports, and to do and require anything necessary to carry out the purposes of Section 1203, insofar as that section applies to misdemeanors. The court may suspend the imposition or execution of the sentence and make and enforce the terms of probation for a period not to exceed one year. (b) The one-year probation limit in subdivision (a) shall not apply to any offense that includes specific probation lengths within its provisions.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1203a
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1203a cover?
Section 1203a ("In all counties and cities and counties, the courts therein, having jurisdiction") 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 § 1203a?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1203a apply to my situation?
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