California Penal Code 737 – All felonies shall be prosecuted by indictment or information, except …
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All felonies shall be prosecuted by indictment or information, except as provided in Section 859a. A proceeding pursuant to § 3060 of the Government Code shall be prosecuted by accusation.
(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 356. Effective September 28, 1998.)
Terms Used In California Penal Code 737
- 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.