Section 1138.5.

Cal. Penal Code - PEN § 1138.5.
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Except for good cause shown, the judge in his of her discretion need not be present in the court while testimony previously received in evidence is read to the jury.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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