{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1003","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1003","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 6. PLEADINGS AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL [976. - 1054.10.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Demurrer and Amendment [1002. - 1012.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6/chapter-3"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Both the demurrer and plea must be put in, in open Court, either at the time of the arraignment or at such other time as may be allowed to the defendant for that purpose.</p>","text":"Both the demurrer and plea must be put in, in open Court, either at the time of the arraignment or at such other time as may be allowed to the defendant for that purpose.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/demurrer-and-amendment-1003","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}