Section 1049.5 Of Chapter 8. Formation Of The Trial Jury And Thecalendar Of Issues For Trial From California Penal Code >> Title 6. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 8.
1049.5
. In felony cases, the court shall set a date for trial which
is within 60 days of the defendant's arraignment in the superior
court unless, upon a showing of good cause as prescribed in Section
1050, the court lengthens the time. If the court, after a hearing as
presecribed in Section 1050, finds that there is good cause to set
the date for trial beyond the 60 days, it shall state on the record
the facts proved that justify its finding. A statement of facts
proved shall be entered in the minutes.