{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1024","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1024","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 4. Plea [1016. - 1027.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6/chapter-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1674.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If the defendant refuses to answer the accusatory pleading, by demurrer or plea, a plea of not guilty must be entered.</p>","text":"If the defendant refuses to answer the accusatory pleading, by demurrer or plea, a plea of not guilty must be entered.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/plea-1024","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}