California § 988 - The arraignment must be made by the court, or by the clerk or prosecuting attorne
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 988 — The arraignment must be made by the court, or by the clerk or prosecuting attorne, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 988. The arraignment must be made by the court, or by the clerk or prosecuting attorne
The arraignment must be made by the court, or by the clerk or prosecuting attorney under its direction, and consists in reading the accusatory pleading to the defendant and delivering to the defendant a true copy thereof, and of the endorsements thereon, if any, including the list of witnesses, and asking the defendant whether the defendant pleads guilty or not guilty to the accusatory pleading; provided, that where the accusatory pleading is a complaint charging a misdemeanor, a copy of the same need not be delivered to any defendant unless requested by the defendant.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 988
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 988 cover?
Section 988 ("The arraignment must be made by the court, or by the clerk or prosecuting attorne") 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 § 988?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 988" (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 § 988 apply to my situation?
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