{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1038","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1038","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 6. Change of Venue [1033. - 1038.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6/chapter-6"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 449, Sec. 33.   Effective January 1, 2004.","effective":"2004-01-01","html":"<p>The Judicial Council shall adopt rules of practice and procedure for the change of venue in criminal actions.</p>","text":"The Judicial Council shall adopt rules of practice and procedure for the change of venue in criminal actions.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/change-of-venue-1038","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}