{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"521","citation":"Pen. Code, § 521","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 13. OF CRIMES AGAINST PROPERTY [450. - 593g.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-13"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Extortion [518. - 527.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-13/chapter-7"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Every person who commits any extortion under color of official right, in cases for which a different punishment is not prescribed in this Code, is guilty of a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"Every person who commits any extortion under color of official right, in cases for which a different punishment is not prescribed in this Code, is guilty of a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/extortion-521","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}