California § 1237.5 - No appeal shall be taken by the defendant from a judgment of conviction upon a pl
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§ 1237.5. No appeal shall be taken by the defendant from a judgment of conviction upon a pl
No appeal shall be taken by the defendant from a judgment of conviction upon a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or a revocation of probation following an admission of violation, except where both of the following are met: (a) The defendant has filed with the trial court a written statement, executed under oath or penalty of perjury showing reasonable constitutional, jurisdictional, or other grounds going to the legality of the proceedings. (b) The trial court has executed and filed a certificate of probable cause for such appeal with the clerk of the court.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1237.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1237.5 cover?
Section 1237.5 ("No appeal shall be taken by the defendant from a judgment of conviction upon a pl") 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.
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