{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"587c","citation":"Pen. Code, § 587c","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 15. Malicious Injuries to Railroad Bridges, Highways, Bridges, and Telegraphs [587. - 593g.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-13/chapter-15"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1909, Ch. 345.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Every person who fraudulently evades, or attempts to evade the payment of his fare, while traveling upon any railroad, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.</p>","text":"Every person who fraudulently evades, or attempts to evade the payment of his fare, while traveling upon any railroad, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisonment not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/malicious-injuries-to-railroad-bridges-highways-bridges-and-587c","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}