{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"3603","citation":"Pen. Code, § 3603","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000. - 10008.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 3. EXECUTION OF DEATH PENALTY [3600. - 3706.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Executing Death Penalty [3600. - 3607.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-3/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 558, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1993.","effective":"1993-01-01","html":"<p>The judgment of death shall be executed within the walls of the California State Prison at San Quentin.</p>","text":"The judgment of death shall be executed within the walls of the California State Prison at San Quentin.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/executing-death-penalty-3603","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}