Section 1024.

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 1024.
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If the defendant refuses to answer the accusatory pleading, by demurrer or plea, a plea of not guilty must be entered.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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