California legal term
Hearing in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Hearing” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “Hearing” mean in California criminal law?
“Hearing” means a noticed proceeding with findings and orders that are made on a case-by-case basis, heard by either of the following: (A) A judicial officer, in a courtroom, recorded by a court reporter. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 727.4)
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