The defendant shall appear at the time stated in the notice and answer the accusation, unless for some sufficient cause the court assigns another day for that purpose. If he does not appear, the court may proceed to hear and determine the accusation in his absence.
Cal. Gov. Code § 3064
Removal Other Than by Impeachment
Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.
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