{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"1385.1","citation":"Pen. Code, § 1385.1","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 8. Dismissal of the Action for Want of Prosecution or Otherwise [1381. - 1388.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-10/chapter-8"}],"history":"Added June 5, 1990, by initiative Proposition 115, Sec. 26.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Notwithstanding Section <a href=\"/pen/1385\">1385</a> or any other provision of law, a judge shall not strike or dismiss any special circumstance which is admitted by a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or is found by a jury or court as provided in Sections <a href=\"/pen/190.1\">190.1</a> to <a href=\"/pen/190.5\">190.5</a>, inclusive.</p>","text":"Notwithstanding Section 1385 or any other provision of law, a judge shall not strike or dismiss any special circumstance which is admitted by a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or is found by a jury or court as provided in Sections 190.1 to 190.5, inclusive.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/dismissal-of-the-action-for-want-of-prosecution-or-otherwise-1385-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}