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CA Penal Code § 1235 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1 - Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof|Section 1235.

1235.  (a) Either party to a felony case may appeal on questions of law alone, as prescribed in this title and in rules adopted by the Judicial Council. The provisions of this title apply only to such appeals.(b) An appeal from the judgment or appealable order in a felony case is to the court of appeal for the district in which the court from which the appeal is taken is located.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 397. Effective September 28, 1998.)
CA Penal Code § 1236 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1 - Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof|Section 1236.

1236.  The party appealing is known as the appellant, and the adverse party as the respondent, but the title of the action is not changed in consequence of the appeal.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Penal Code § 1237 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1 - Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof|Section 1237.

1237.  An appeal may be taken by the defendant from both of the following:(a) Except as provided in Sections 1237.1, 1237.2, and 1237.5, from a final judgment of conviction. A sentence, an order granting probation, or the commitment of a defendant for insanity, the indeterminate commitment of a defendant as a mentally disordered sex offender, or the commitment of a defendant for controlled substance addiction shall be deemed to be a final judgment within the meaning of this section. Upon appeal from a final judgment the court may review any order denying a motion for a new trial.(b) From any order made after judgment, affecting the substantial rights of the party.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 194, Sec. 1. (AB 249) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Penal Code § 1237.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1 - Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof|Section 1237.1.

1237.1.  No appeal shall be taken by the defendant from a judgment of conviction on the ground of an error in the calculation of presentence custody credits, unless the defendant first presents the claim in the trial court at the time of sentencing, or if the error is not discovered until after sentencing, the defendant first makes a motion for correction of the record in the trial court, which may be made informally in writing. The trial court retains jurisdiction after a notice of appeal has been filed to correct any error in the calculation of presentence custody credits upon the defendant’s request for correction.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 194, Sec. 2. (AB 249) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Penal Code § 1237.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1 - Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof|Section 1237.2.

1237.2.  An appeal may not be taken by the defendant from a judgment of conviction on the ground of an error in the imposition or calculation of fines, penalty assessments, surcharges, fees, or costs unless the defendant first presents the claim in the trial court at the time of sentencing, or if the error is not discovered until after sentencing, the defendant first makes a motion for correction in the trial court, which may be made informally in writing. The trial court retains jurisdiction after a notice of appeal has been filed to correct any error in the imposition or calculation of fines, penalty assessments, surcharges, fees, or costs upon the defendant’s request for correction. This section only applies in cases where the erroneous imposition or calculation of fines, penalty assessments, surcharges, fees, or costs are the sole issue on appeal.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 194, Sec. 3. (AB 249) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Penal Code § 1237.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1 - Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof|Section 1237.5.

1237.5.  No appeal shall be taken by the defendant from a judgment of conviction upon a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, or a revocation of probation following an admission of violation, except where both of the following are met:(a) The defendant has filed with the trial court a written statement, executed under oath or penalty of perjury showing reasonable constitutional, jurisdictional, or other grounds going to the legality of the proceedings.(b) The trial court has executed and filed a certificate of probable cause for such appeal with the clerk of the court.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 784, Sec. 550. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Penal Code § 1238.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1 - Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof|Section 1238.5.

1238.5.  Upon appeal by the prosecution pursuant to Section 1238, where the notice of appeal is filed after the expiration of the time available to defendant to seek review of an otherwise reviewable order or ruling and the appeal by the prosecution relates to a matter decided during the time available to the defendant to seek review of the otherwise reviewable order or ruling, the time for defendant to seek such review is reinstated to run from the date the notice of appeal was filed with proof of service upon defendant or his counsel.The Judicial Council shall provide by rule for the consolidation of such petition for review with the prosecution appeal.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1195.)
CA Penal Code § 1239 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1 - Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof|Section 1239.

1239.  (a) Where an appeal lies on behalf of the defendant or the people, it may be taken by the defendant or his or her counsel, or by counsel for the people, in the manner provided in rules adopted by the Judicial Council.(b) When upon any plea a judgment of death is rendered, an appeal is automatically taken by the defendant without any action by him or her or his or her counsel. The defendant’s trial counsel, whether retained by the defendant or court appointed, shall continue to represent the defendant until completing the additional duties set forth in paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of Section 1240.1.(Amended (as added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 917, Sec. 4) by Stats. 1988, Ch. 551, Sec. 1.)
CA Penal Code § 1239.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1 - Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof|Section 1239.1.

1239.1.  (a) It is the duty of the Supreme Court in a capital case to expedite the review of the case. The court shall appoint counsel for an indigent appellant as soon as possible. The court shall only grant extensions of time for briefing for compelling or extraordinary reasons.(b) When necessary to remove a substantial backlog in appointment of counsel for capital cases, the Supreme Court shall require attorneys who are qualified for appointment to the most serious non-capital appeals and who meet the qualifications for capital appeals to accept appointment in capital cases as a condition for remaining on the court’s appointment list. A “substantial backlog” exists for this purpose when the time from entry of judgment in the trial court to appointment of counsel for appeal exceeds 6 months over a period of 12 consecutive months.(Added November 8, 2016, by initiative Proposition 66, Sec. 5.)
CA Penal Code § 1240 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1 - Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof|Section 1240.

1240.  (a) When in a proceeding falling within the provisions of Section 15421 of the Government Code a person is not represented by a public defender acting pursuant to Section 27706 of the Government Code or other counsel and he is unable to afford the services of counsel, the court shall appoint the State Public Defender to represent the person except as follows:(1) The court shall appoint counsel other than the State Public Defender when the State Public Defender has refused to represent the person because of conflict of interest or other reason.(2) The court may, in its discretion, appoint either the State Public Defender or the attorney who represented the person at his trial when the person requests the latter to represent him on appeal and the attorney consents to the appointment. In unusual cases, where good cause exists, the court may appoint any other attorney.(3) A court may appoint a county public defender, private attorney, or nonprofit corporation with which the State Public Defender has contracted to furnish defense services pursuant to Government Code Section 15402.(4) When a judgment of death has been rendered the Supreme Court may, in its discretion, appoint counsel other than the State Public Defender or the attorney who represented the person at trial.(b) If counsel other than the State Public Defender is appointed pursuant to this section, he may exercise the same authority as the State Public Defender pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 15420) of Part 7 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1125.)
CA Penal Code § 1241 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1 - Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof|Section 1241.

1241.  In any case in which counsel other than a public defender has been appointed by the Supreme Court or by a court of appeal to represent a party to any appeal or proceeding, such counsel shall receive a reasonable sum for compensation and necessary expenses, the amount of which shall be determined by the court and paid from any funds appropriated to the Judicial Council for that purpose. Claim for the payment of such compensation and expenses shall be made on a form prescribed by the Judicial Council and presented by counsel to the clerk of the appointing court. After the court has made its order fixing the amount to be paid the clerk shall transmit a copy of the order to the State Controller who shall draw his warrant in payment thereof and transmit it to the payee.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1125.)
CA Penal Code § 1242 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1 - Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof|Section 1242.

1242.  An appeal taken by the people in no case stays or affects the operation of a judgment in favor of the defendant, until judgment is reversed.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Penal Code § 1243 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1 - Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof|Section 1243.

1243.  An appeal to the Supreme Court or to a court of appeal from a judgment of conviction stays the execution of the judgment in all cases where a sentence of death has been imposed, but does not stay the execution of the judgment or order granting probation in any other case unless the trial or appellate court shall so order. The granting or refusal of such an order shall rest in the discretion of the court, except that a court shall not stay any duty to register as a sex offender pursuant to Section 290. If the order is made, the clerk of the court shall issue a certificate stating that the order has been made.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 960, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Penal Code § 1244 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1 - Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof|Section 1244.

1244.  If the certificate provided for in the preceding section is filed, the Sheriff must, if the defendant be in his custody, upon being served with a copy thereof, keep the defendant in his custody without executing the judgment, and detain him to abide the judgment on appeal.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Penal Code § 1245 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1 - Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof|Section 1245.

1245.  If before the granting of the certificate, the execution of the judgment has commenced, the further execution thereof is suspended, and upon service of a copy of such certificate the defendant must be restored, by the officer in whose custody he is, to his original custody.(Amended by Stats. 1905, Ch. 538.)
CA Penal Code § 1246 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1 - Appeals, When Allowed and How Taken, and the Effect Thereof|Section 1246.

1246.  The record on appeal shall be made up and filed in such time and manner as shall be prescribed in rules adopted by the Judicial Council.(Amended by Stats. 1945, Ch. 40.)
CA Penal Code § 1247k (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 1a - Judicial Council Rules|Section 1247k.

1247k.  The Judicial Council shall have the power to prescribe by rules for the practice and procedure on appeal, and for the time and manner in which the records on such appeals shall be made up and filed, in all criminal cases in all courts of this state.The rules shall take effect on July 1, 1943, and thereafter all laws in conflict therewith shall be of no further force or effect.(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 193, Sec. 143. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Penal Code § 1248 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 2 - Dismissing an Appeal for Irregularity|Section 1248.

1248.  If the appeal is irregular in any substantial particular, but not otherwise, the appellate court may order it to be dismissed.(Amended by Stats. 1945, Ch. 40.)
CA Penal Code § 1252 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 3 - Argument of the Appeal|Section 1252.

1252.  On an appeal in a criminal case, no continuance shall be granted upon stipulation of counsel, and no continuance shall be granted for any longer period than the ends of justice shall require. On an appeal by a defendant, the appellate court shall, in addition to the issues raised by the defendant, consider and pass upon all rulings of the trial court adverse to the State which it may be requested to pass upon by the Attorney General.(Amended by Stats. 1945, Ch. 40.)
CA Penal Code § 1253 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 3 - Argument of the Appeal|Section 1253.

1253.  The judgment may be affirmed if the appellant fail to appear, but can be reversed only after argument, though the respondent fail to appear.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Penal Code § 1254 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 3 - Argument of the Appeal|Section 1254.

1254.  Upon the argument of the appeal, if the offense is punishable with death, two counsel must be heard on each side, if they require it. In any other case the Court may, in its discretion, restrict the argument to one counsel on each side.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Penal Code § 1255 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 3 - Argument of the Appeal|Section 1255.

1255.  The defendant need not personally appear in the appellate Court.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Penal Code § 1256 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 3 - Argument of the Appeal|Section 1256.

1256.  It shall be the duty of the district attorney to cooperate with and assist the attorney general in presenting all criminal matters on appeal.(Added by Stats. 1927, Ch. 620.)
CA Penal Code § 1258 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 4 - Judgment Upon Appeal|Section 1258.

1258.  After hearing the appeal, the Court must give judgment without regard to technical errors or defects, or to exceptions, which do not affect the substantial rights of the parties.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Penal Code § 1259 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 4 - Judgment Upon Appeal|Section 1259.

1259.  Upon an appeal taken by the defendant, the appellate court may, without exception having been taken in the trial court, review any question of law involved in any ruling, order, instruction, or thing whatsoever said or done at the trial or prior to or after judgment, which thing was said or done after objection made in and considered by the lower court, and which affected the substantial rights of the defendant. The appellate court may also review any instruction given, refused or modified, even though no objection was made thereto in the lower court, if the substantial rights of the defendant were affected thereby.(Amended by Stats. 1939, Ch. 1016.)
CA Penal Code § 1260 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 4 - Judgment Upon Appeal|Section 1260.

1260.  The court may reverse, affirm, or modify a judgment or order appealed from, or reduce the degree of the offense or attempted offense or the punishment imposed, and may set aside, affirm, or modify any or all of the proceedings subsequent to, or dependent upon, such judgment or order, and may, if proper, order a new trial and may, if proper, remand the cause to the trial court for such further proceedings as may be just under the circumstances.(Amended by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1166.)
CA Penal Code § 1261 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 4 - Judgment Upon Appeal|Section 1261.

1261.  When a new trial is ordered it must be directed to be had in the Court of the county from which the appeal was taken.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Penal Code § 1262 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 4 - Judgment Upon Appeal|Section 1262.

1262.  If a judgment against the defendant is reversed, such reversal shall be deemed an order for a new trial, unless the appellate court shall otherwise direct. If the appellate court directs a final disposition of the action in the defendant’s favor, the court must, if he is in custody, direct him to be discharged therefrom; or if on bail that his bail may be exonerated; or if money or other property was deposited instead of bail, that it be refunded to the defendant or to the person or persons found by the court to have deposited said money or other property on behalf of said defendant. If a judgment against the defendant is reversed and the case is dismissed, or if the appellate court directs a final disposition of the action in defendant’s favor, and defendant has theretofore paid a fine in the case, such act shall also be deemed an order of the court that the fine, including any penalty assessment thereon, be returned to defendant.(Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1609.)
CA Penal Code § 1263 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 4 - Judgment Upon Appeal|Section 1263.

1263.  If a judgment against the defendant is affirmed, the original judgment must be enforced.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Penal Code § 1265 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 9 - APPEALS IN FELONY CASES|CHAPTER 4 - Judgment Upon Appeal|Section 1265.

1265.  (a) After the certificate of the judgment has been remitted to the court below, the appellate court has no further jurisdiction of the appeal or of the proceedings thereon, and all orders necessary to carry the judgment into effect shall be made by the court to which the certificate is remitted. However, if a judgment has been affirmed on appeal no motion shall be made or proceeding in the nature of a petition for a writ of error coram nobis shall be brought to procure the vacation of that judgment, except in the court which affirmed the judgment on appeal. When a judgment is affirmed by a court of appeal and a hearing is not granted by the Supreme Court, the application for the writ shall be made to the court of appeal.(b) Where it is necessary to obtain personal jurisdiction of the defendant in order to carry the judgment into effect, upon a satisfactory showing that other means such as contact by mail, phone, or notification by means of the defendant’s counsel have failed to secure the defendant’s appearance, the court to which the certificate has been remitted may issue a bench warrant.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 128, Sec. 1. Effective July 7, 1992.)
CA Penal Code § 1321 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS|CHAPTER 2 - Who May Be Witnesses in Criminal Actions|Section 1321.

1321.  The rules for determining the competency of witnesses in civil actions are applicable also to criminal actions and proceedings, except as otherwise provided in this Code.(Enacted 1872.)
CA Penal Code § 1324 (2021)
2021 California Code|Penal Code - PEN|PART 2 - OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE|TITLE 10 - MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS|CHAPTER 2 - Who May Be Witnesses in Criminal Actions|Section 1324.

1324.  In any felony proceeding or in any investigation or proceeding before a grand jury for any felony offense if a person refuses to answer a question or produce evidence of any other kind on the ground that he or she may be incriminated thereby, and if the district attorney of the county or any other prosecuting agency in writing requests the court, in and for that county, to order that person to answer the question or produce the evidence, a judge shall set a time for hearing and order the person to appear before the court and show cause, if any, why the question should not be answered or the evidence produced, and the court shall order the question answered or the evidence produced unless it finds that to do so would be clearly contrary to the public interest, or could subject the witness to a criminal prosecution in another jurisdiction, and that person shall comply with the order. After complying, and if, but for this section, he or she would have been privileged to withhold the answer given or the evidence produced by him or her, no testimony or other information compelled under the order or any information directly or indirectly derived from the testimony or other information may be used against the witness in any criminal case. But he or she may nevertheless be prosecuted or subjected to penalty or forfeiture for any perjury, false swearing or contempt committed in answering, or failing to answer, or in producing, or failing to produce, evidence in accordance with the order. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the district attorney or any other prosecuting agency from requesting an order granting use immunity or transactional immunity to a witness compelled to give testimony or produce evidence.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 302, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.)