{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"990","citation":"Pen. Code, § 990","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. 380.   Effective September 28, 1998.","effective":"1998-09-28","html":"<p>If on the arraignment, the defendant requires it, the defendant must be allowed a reasonable time to answer, which shall be not less than one day in a felony case and not more than seven days in a misdemeanor or infraction case.</p>","text":"If on the arraignment, the defendant requires it, the defendant must be allowed a reasonable time to answer, which shall be not less than one day in a felony case and not more than seven days in a misdemeanor or infraction case.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/of-the-arraignment-of-the-defendant-990","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}