{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1138.5","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1138.5","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 3. Conduct of the Jury After the Cause Is Submitted to Them [1137. - 1142.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-7/chapter-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 88, Sec. 2.   Effective July 2, 1987.","effective":"1987-07-02","html":"<p>Except for good cause shown, the judge in his of her discretion need not be present in the court while testimony previously received in evidence is read to the jury.</p>","text":"Except for good cause shown, the judge in his of her discretion need not be present in the court while testimony previously received in evidence is read to the jury.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/conduct-of-the-jury-after-the-cause-is-submitted-to-them-1138-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}