California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC

WIC §1783: An appeal may be taken from the order of the court committing a person to the State prison under this chapter in the same manner as appeals are taken from convictions in the criminal cases under the P

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This statute establishes the procedure for appealing a court order committing someone to state prison, following the same appellate process used for criminal convictions.

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An appeal may be taken from the order of the court committing a person to the State prison under this chapter in the same manner as appeals are taken from convictions in the criminal cases under the Penal Code.

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