California · Government Code

GOV §3068: If an objection to the sufficiency of the accusation is not sustained, the defendant shall answer thereto forthwith.

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If a court rejects a defendant's challenge to whether the accusation is legally adequate, the defendant must respond to the accusation immediately.

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If an objection to the sufficiency of the accusation is not sustained, the defendant shall answer thereto forthwith.

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