The phrase “appropriate court” as used in the agreement on detainers shall, with reference to the courts of this State, means the court in which the indictment, information, or complaint is filed.

(Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 2115.)

Terms Used In California Penal Code 1389.1

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the district and territories. See California Penal Code 7
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