{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1042","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1042","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 7. The Mode of Trial [1041. - 1045.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-6/chapter-7"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 787, Sec. 20.   Effective January 1, 2003.","effective":"2003-01-01","html":"<p>Issues of fact shall be tried in the manner provided in Article I, Section <a href=\"/pen/16\">16</a> of the Constitution of this state.</p>","text":"Issues of fact shall be tried in the manner provided in Article I, Section 16 of the Constitution of this state.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/the-mode-of-trial-1042","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}