Section 1449 Of Chapter 1. Proceedings In Misdemeanor And Infraction Cases From California Penal Code >> Title 11. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1.
1449
. In a misdemeanor or infraction case, after a plea, finding,
or verdict of guilty, or after a finding or verdict against the
defendant on a plea of former conviction or acquittal, or once in
jeopardy, the court shall appoint a time for pronouncing judgment
which shall be not less than six hours, nor more than five days,
after the verdict or plea of guilty, unless the defendant waives the
postponement. The court may extend the time for not more than 10 days
for the purpose of hearing or determining any motion for a new
trial, or in arrest of judgment. The court also may extend the time
for not more than 20 judicial days if probation is considered. Upon
request of the defendant or the probation officer, that time may be
further extended for not more than 90 additional days. In case of
postponement, the court may hold the defendant to bail to appear for
judgment. If, in the opinion of the court there is a reasonable
ground for believing a defendant insane, the court may extend the
time of pronouncing judgment and may commit the defendant to custody
until the question of insanity has been heard and determined.
If the defendant is a veteran who was discharged from service for
mental disability, upon his or her request, his or her case shall be
referred to the probation officer, who shall secure a military
medical history of the defendant and present it to the court together
with a recommendation for or against probation.