California · Penal Code

PEN §684: A criminal action is prosecuted in the name of the people of the State of California, as a party, against the person charged with the offense.

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This statute establishes that criminal prosecutions in California are brought by the State of California as the prosecuting party against the accused defendant.

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A criminal action is prosecuted in the name of the people of the State of California, as a party, against the person charged with the offense.

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