{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"10005","citation":"Pen. Code, § 10005","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000. - 10008.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 10. GENERAL PROVISIONS [10000. - 10008.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-10"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 106.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Whenever, by the provisions of this act, a power is granted to a public officer or a duty imposed upon such an officer, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by a deputy of the officer or by a person authorized pursuant to law by the officer.</p>","text":"Whenever, by the provisions of this act, a power is granted to a public officer or a duty imposed upon such an officer, the power may be exercised or the duty performed by a deputy of the officer or by a person authorized pursuant to law by the officer.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/general-provisions-10005","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}