Art. I, § 29

People's right to due process and speedy trial

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In a criminal case, the people of the State of California have the right to and to a speedy and public trial.

History: Sec. 29 added June 5, 1990, by Prop. 115. Initiative measure.

Simplified explanation

In a criminal case, the people of the State of California have the right to due process of law and to a speedy and public trial.