Changes to Criminal Procedure
The law previously had certain procedures for criminal cases. Now, SB245 has been passed and signed into law as Chapter 746 of the Statutes of 2025. This change affects how criminal proceedings are conducted in California. The specific details of what changed are not provided here but relate to the procedural aspects of criminal trials. Those affected include individuals involved in criminal cases, such as defendants, prosecutors, and judges. The effective date is unknown.
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