{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"866.5","citation":"Pen. Code, § 866.5","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 3. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS REGARDING CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [777. - 883.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Examination of the Case, and Discharge of the Defendant, or Holding Him to Answer [858. - 883.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-3/chapter-7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 1482.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The defendant may not be examined at the examination, unless he is represented by counsel, or unless he waives his right to counsel after being advised at such examination of his right to aid of counsel.</p>","text":"The defendant may not be examined at the examination, unless he is represented by counsel, or unless he waives his right to counsel after being advised at such examination of his right to aid of counsel.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/examination-of-the-case-and-discharge-of-the-defendant-or-866-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}