The defendant is entitled to at least five (5) days after entering his plea to prepare for trial but he may waive any part of such time. NOTE: Section 80.40 is substantively the same as former § 1049. See also Cal. Pen. Code § 1049 (same, but no express provision for waiver). See generally B. Witkin, California Criminal Procedure Trial § 277(c) (1963).
Defendant's Preparation Time
8 GCA § 80.40 — under Pretrial Conference; Calendar for Trial; Dismissal; Compromise.
8 GCA § 80.40