{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"4701","citation":"Pen. Code, § 4701","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 5. OFFENSES RELATING TO PRISONS AND PRISONERS [4500. - 4758.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Trials of Prisoners [4700.1. - 4703.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-5/chapter-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1941, Ch. 106.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The jurisdiction of a criminal action for escaping from any State prison is in any county of the State.</p>","text":"The jurisdiction of a criminal action for escaping from any State prison is in any county of the State.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/trials-of-prisoners-4701","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}