Does a peace officer have to remain in the room during the entire presentation of evidence?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Ceja, F067979 (Cal. App. 2016):
Cal.App.2d 365, 373-374, "It is the common and usual practice that at least one peace official may remain during the presentation of evidence during the entire case." (See People v. Gonzalez, supra, 38 Cal.4th at pp. 950-951.)
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