Appeals In Felony Cases — California Penal Code — Appeals, When Allowed And How Taken, And The Effect Thereof — Appeal taken by defendant

15 Sep 2016

Current through the 2016 Legislative Session

An appeal may be taken by the defendant from both of the following:

(a) Except as provided in Sections 1237.1, 1237.2, and 1237.5, from a final judgment of conviction. A sentence, an order granting probation, or the commitment of a defendant for insanity, the indeterminate commitment of a defendant as a mentally disordered sex offender, or the commitment of a defendant for controlled substance addiction shall be deemed to be a final judgment within the meaning of this section. Upon appeal from a final judgment the court may review any order denying a motion for a new trial.
(b) From any order made after judgment, affecting the substantial rights of the party.
Ca. Pen. Code § 1237
Amended by Stats 2015 ch 194 (AB 249),s 1, eff. 1/1/2016.