People v. Standish

*863Opinion

GEORGE, C. J.

Two principal issues are presented in this case. The first is whether defendant was entitled to be released from custody on his own recognizance (OR), subject to reasonable conditions, when his preliminary examination was continued for good cause beyond the 10-day period specified in Penal Code section 859b.1

The second question needs to be reached only if we answer the first question in the affirmative. That question is whether the failure to grant defendant OR release pending his preliminary examination constituted a violation of a substantial right entitling him to have…