California · Penal Code

PEN §990: If on the arraignment, the defendant requires it, the defendant must be allowed a reasonable time to answer, which shall be not less than one day in a felony case and not more than seven days in a mis

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This statute sets time limits for defendants to respond at arraignment: minimum one day for felonies, maximum seven days for misdemeanors and infractions.

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If on the arraignment, the defendant requires it, the defendant must be allowed a reasonable time to answer, which shall be not less than one day in a felony case and not more than seven days in a misdemeanor or infraction case.

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