California · Penal Code

PEN §190.7: (a) The “entire record” referred to in Section 190.

Civil

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This statute defines what documents and records must be included in an appeal record from a criminal conviction, and allows the Judicial Council to establish rules for death penalty appeal records.

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(a) The “entire record” referred to in Section 190.6 includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1) The normal and additional record prescribed in the rules adopted by the Judicial Council pertaining to an appeal taken by the defendant from a judgment of conviction. (2) A copy of any other paper or record on file or lodged with the superior or municipal court and a transcript of any other oral proceeding reported in the superior or municipal court pertaining to the trial of the cause. (b) Notwithstanding this section, the Judicial Council may adopt rules, not inconsistent with the purpose of Section 190.6, specifically pertaining to the content, preparation and certification of the record on appeal when a judgment of death has been pronounced.

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