{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"204","citation":"Pen. Code, § 204","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25. - 680.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 8. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON [187. - 248.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Mayhem [203. - 206.1.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-8/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 1424, Sec. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Mayhem is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, four, or eight years.</p>","text":"Mayhem is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison for two, four, or eight years.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/mayhem-204","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}