At the examination, the magistrate must first read to the defendant the depositions of the witnesses examined on taking the information.

(Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1174.)

Terms Used In California Penal Code 864

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • magistrate: signifies any one of the officers mentioned in Section 808. See California Penal Code 7