When an indictment is found against a defendant not in custody, the same proceedings must be had as are prescribed in Sections 979 to 984, inclusive, against a defendant who fails to appear for arraignment.
Cal. Penal Code § 945
Finding and Presentment of the Indictment
Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case 252 Cal. App. 2d 381 - People v. Norman (1967)
Most recently applied in 90 Cal. App. 4th 215 - Goodwin v. Superior Court (June 2001)
Enacted 1872.
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