{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1113","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1113","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 7. OF PROCEEDINGS AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE TRIAL AND BEFORE JUDGMENT [1065. - 1188.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. The Trial [1093. - 1130.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-7/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Code Amendments 1880, Ch. 47.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The Court may direct the jury to be discharged where it appears that it has not jurisdiction of the offense, or that the facts charged do not constitute an offense punishable by law.</p>","text":"The Court may direct the jury to be discharged where it appears that it has not jurisdiction of the offense, or that the facts charged do not constitute an offense punishable by law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/the-trial-1113","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}