California Penal Code 1261 – When a new trial is ordered it must be directed to be had in the …
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When a new trial is ordered it must be directed to be had in the Court of the county from which the appeal was taken.
(Enacted 1872.)
Terms Used In California Penal Code 1261
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- county: includes "city and county". See California Penal Code 7
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.