California § 704 - When the person informed against is brought before the magistrate, if the charge
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 704 — When the person informed against is brought before the magistrate, if the charge, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 704. When the person informed against is brought before the magistrate, if the charge
When the person informed against is brought before the magistrate, if the charge be controverted, the magistrate shall take testimony in relation thereto. The evidence shall be reduced to writing and subscribed by the witnesses. The magistrate may, in his or her discretion, order the testimony and proceedings to be taken down in shorthand, and for that purpose he or she may appoint a shorthand reporter. The deposition or testimony of the witnesses shall be authenticated in the form prescribed in Section 869.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 704
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 704 cover?
Section 704 ("When the person informed against is brought before the magistrate, if the charge") 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 § 704?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 704" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 704 apply to my situation?
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