{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1379","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1379","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 10. MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS [1268. - 1424.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-10"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Compromising Certain Public Offenses by Leave of the Court [1377. - 1379.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-10/chapter-7"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>No public offense can be compromised, nor can any proceeding or prosecution for the punishment thereof upon a compromise be stayed, except as provided in this Chapter.</p>","text":"No public offense can be compromised, nor can any proceeding or prosecution for the punishment thereof upon a compromise be stayed, except as provided in this Chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/compromising-certain-public-offenses-by-leave-of-the-court-1379","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}