§ 72190 Within the jurisdiction of the court and under the direction of the …
§ 72190.1 A commissioner may conduct arraignment proceedings on a complaint if …
§ 72190.2 If directed to perform such duties by the presiding judge, a …
§ 72193 Whenever the charter of any city creates the office of city …

Terms Used In California Codes > Government Code > Title 8 > Chapter 8 > Article 5 - Other Officers

  • Arraignment: A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • County: includes city and county. See California Health and Safety Code 14
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • State: means the State of California, unless applied to the different parts of the United States. See California Health and Safety Code 23
  • Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.