{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1006","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1006","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":"Amended by Stats. 1927, Ch. 609.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Upon the demurrer being filed, the argument upon the objections presented thereby must be heard immediately, unless for exceptional cause shown, the court shall grant a continuance. Such continuance shall be for no longer time than the ends of justice require, and the court shall enter in its minutes the facts requiring it.</p>","text":"Upon the demurrer being filed, the argument upon the objections presented thereby must be heard immediately, unless for exceptional cause shown, the court shall grant a continuance. Such continuance shall be for no longer time than the ends of justice require, and the court shall enter in its minutes the facts requiring it.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/demurrer-and-amendment-1006","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}