California § 1429 - In a misdemeanor case the plea of the defendant may be made by the defendant or b
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§ 1429. In a misdemeanor case the plea of the defendant may be made by the defendant or b
In a misdemeanor case the plea of the defendant may be made by the defendant or by the defendantâs counsel. If such defendant pleads guilty, the court may, before entering such plea or pronouncing judgment, examine witnesses to ascertain the gravity of the offense committed; and if it appears to the court that a higher offense has been committed than the offense charged in the complaint, the court may order the defendant to be committed or admitted to bail, to answer any indictment which may be found against the defendant by the grand jury, or any complaint which may be filed charging the defendant with such higher offense.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1429
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1429 cover?
Section 1429 ("In a misdemeanor case the plea of the defendant may be made by the defendant or b") 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 § 1429?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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