Calif. Criminal Case Checklist

Calif. Criminal Case Checklist

Calif. Criminal Case Checklist

Stages, document types, and deadlines from arraignment through appeal.

Deadlines below are the general statutory defaults (Penal Code §§ 825, 859b, 1054.7, 1382, 995; Cal. Rules of Court 8.308) and can shift based on custody status, continuances, waivers, and local court rules. Confirm current dates against the case docket or with counsel — this list is for organizing paperwork, not for calculating a filing deadline.
* marks a document with required component filings (e.g. notice, memorandum, proof of service) that get added automatically, locked, right below it.

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