{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"590a","citation":"Pen. Code, § 590a","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":"Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 828, Sec. 35.","effective":null,"html":"<p>One-half of all fines imposed and collected under Section <a href=\"/pen/590\">590</a> shall be paid to the informer who first causes a complaint to be filed charging the defendant with the violation of Section <a href=\"/pen/590\">590</a>.</p>","text":"One-half of all fines imposed and collected under Section 590 shall be paid to the informer who first causes a complaint to be filed charging the defendant with the violation of Section 590.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/malicious-injuries-to-railroad-bridges-highways-bridges-and-590a","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}