{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"987.1","citation":"Pen. Code, § 987.1","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":"TITLE 6. PLEADINGS AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL [976. - 1054.10.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Of the Arraignment of the Defendant [976. - 993.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 377.   Effective September 28, 1998.","effective":"1998-09-28","html":"<p>Counsel at the preliminary examination shall continue to represent a defendant who has been ordered to stand trial for a felony until the date set for arraignment on the information unless relieved by the court upon the substitution of other counsel or for cause.</p>","text":"Counsel at the preliminary examination shall continue to represent a defendant who has been ordered to stand trial for a felony until the date set for arraignment on the information unless relieved by the court upon the substitution of other counsel or for cause.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/of-the-arraignment-of-the-defendant-987-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}