{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"945","citation":"Pen. Code, § 945","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 5. THE PLEADINGS [940. - 973.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Finding and Presentment of the Indictment [940. - 945.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-5/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>When an indictment is found against a defendant not in custody, the same proceedings must be had as are prescribed in Sections <a href=\"/pen/979\">979</a> to <a href=\"/pen/984\">984</a>, inclusive, against a defendant who fails to appear for arraignment.</p>","text":"When an indictment is found against a defendant not in custody, the same proceedings must be had as are prescribed in Sections 979 to 984, inclusive, against a defendant who fails to appear for arraignment.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/finding-and-presentment-of-the-indictment-945","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}