Cal. PEN § 1417.2
This is the official text of Cal. PEN § 1417.2, part of California’s Penal Code — defines crimes and sets criminal procedure in California.
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Official statutory text
Notwithstanding Section 1417.5, the court may, on application of the party entitled thereto or an agent designated in writing by the owner, order an exhibit delivered to that party at any time prior to the final determination of the action or proceeding, upon stipulation of the parties or upon notice and motion if both of the following requirements are met:
(a) No prejudice will be suffered by either party.
(b) A full and complete photographic record is made of the exhibits so released.
The party to whom the exhibit is being returned shall provide the photographic record. This section shall not apply to any material, the release of which is prohibited by Section 1417.6.
(a) No prejudice will be suffered by either party.
(b) A full and complete photographic record is made of the exhibits so released.
The party to whom the exhibit is being returned shall provide the photographic record. This section shall not apply to any material, the release of which is prohibited by Section 1417.6.
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