{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1002","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1002","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 6. PLEADINGS AND PROCEEDINGS BEFORE TRIAL [976. - 1054.10.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Demurrer and Amendment [1002. - 1012.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6/chapter-3"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The only pleading on the part of the defendant is either a demurrer or a plea.</p>","text":"The only pleading on the part of the defendant is either a demurrer or a plea.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/demurrer-and-amendment-1002","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}