{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE OF THE ACT","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/title-of-the-act"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 367, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>This Act shall be known as The Penal Code of California, and is divided into four parts, as follows: <br /></p><p> I.—OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS.</p><p> II.—OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE.</p><p>III.—OF THE STATE PRISON AND COUNTY JAILS.</p><p>IV.—OF PREVENTION OF CRIMES AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS. <br /></p>","text":"This Act shall be known as The Penal Code of California, and is divided into four parts, as follows: I.—OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS. II.—OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE. III.—OF THE STATE PRISON AND COUNTY JAILS. IV.—OF PREVENTION OF CRIMES AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/title-of-the-act-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}