Terms Used In California Constitution Article I § 29 - In a criminal case, the people of the State of California have the ...

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  

In a criminal case, the people of the State of California have the right to due process of law and to a speedy and public trial.

(Sec. 29 added June 5, 1990, by Prop. 115. Initiative measure.)