California · Penal Code

PEN §950: The accusatory pleading must contain: 1.

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute sets procedural requirements for accusatory pleadings, specifying they must include the court title, parties' names, and statement of charged offense(s).

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The accusatory pleading must contain: 1. The title of the action, specifying the name of the court to which the same is presented, and the names of the parties; 2. A statement of the public offense or offenses charged therein.

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