{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1100","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1100","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 7. OF PROCEEDINGS AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TRIAL AND BEFORE JUDGMENT [1065. - 1188.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. The Trial [1093. - 1130.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-7/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1674.","effective":null,"html":"<p>When two or more defendants are included in the same accusatory pleading, and the court is of opinion that in regard to a particular defendant there is not sufficient evidence to put him on his defense, it must order him to be discharged before the evidence is closed, that he may be a witness for his codefendant.</p>","text":"When two or more defendants are included in the same accusatory pleading, and the court is of opinion that in regard to a particular defendant there is not sufficient evidence to put him on his defense, it must order him to be discharged before the evidence is closed, that he may be a witness for his codefendant.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/the-trial-1100","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}