California Government Code 3063 – The district attorney shall have a copy of the accusation served upon …
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The district attorney shall have a copy of the accusation served upon the defendant, and by notice in writing shall require the accused to appear before the superior court of the county, at a time stated in the notice, and answer the accusation. Appearance shall not be required in less than 10 days from the service of the notice. After service, the original accusation shall be filed with the clerk of the court.
(Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.)
Terms Used In California Government Code 3063
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- County: includes city and county. See California Government Code 19
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.