California § 686 - In a criminal action the defendant is entitled: 1. To a speedy and public trial.
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§ 686. In a criminal action the defendant is entitled: 1. To a speedy and public trial.
In a criminal action the defendant is entitled: 1. To a speedy and public trial. 2. To be allowed counsel as in civil actions, or to appear and defend in person and with counsel, except that in a capital case he shall be represented in court by counsel at all stages of the preliminary and trial proceedings. 3. To produce witnesses on his behalf and to be confronted with the witnesses against him, in the presence of the court, except that: (a) Hearsay evidence may be admitted to the extent that it is otherwise admissible in a criminal action under the law of this state. (b) The deposition of a witness taken in the action may be read to the extent that it is otherwise admissible under the law of this state.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 686
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 686 cover?
Section 686 ("In a criminal action the defendant is entitled: 1. To a speedy and public trial.") 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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