{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"686.1","citation":"Pen. Code, § 686.1","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":"PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/preliminary-provisions"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1800.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the defendant in a capital case shall be represented in court by counsel at all stages of the preliminary and trial proceedings.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the defendant in a capital case shall be represented in court by counsel at all stages of the preliminary and trial proceedings.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/preliminary-provisions-686-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}