Cal. Pen. Code § 1051

Current through the 2023 Legislative Session.
Section 1051 - Continuance after testimony of defense witness

Upon a trial for any offense, if a defense witness testifies, there shall be good cause for a reasonable continuance unless the court finds that the prosecutor was or should, with due diligence, have been aware of such evidence. If the continuance is granted because of the defendant's testimony, it shall not exceed one day.

Ca. Pen. Code § 1051

Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 782, Sec. 1.