California § 1396 - If an accusatory pleading is filed, the corporation may appear by counsel to answ
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1396 — If an accusatory pleading is filed, the corporation may appear by counsel to answ, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1396. If an accusatory pleading is filed, the corporation may appear by counsel to answ
If an accusatory pleading is filed, the corporation may appear by counsel to answer the same, except that in the case of misdemeanors arising from operation of motor vehicles, or of infractions arising from operation of motor vehicles, a corporation may appear by its president, vice president, secretary or managing agent for the purpose of entering a plea of guilty. If it does not thus appear, a plea of not guilty shall be entered, and the same proceedings had thereon as in other cases.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1396
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1396 cover?
Section 1396 ("If an accusatory pleading is filed, the corporation may appear by counsel to answ") 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 § 1396?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 1396 apply to my situation?
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