{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"597y","citation":"Pen. Code, § 597y","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 14. MALICIOUS MISCHIEF [594. - 625c.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-14"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 296, Sec. 206.   (AB 1023)   Effective January 1, 2012.","effective":"2012-01-01","html":"<p>A violation of Section <a href=\"/pen/597u\">597u</a> or <a href=\"/pen/597v\">597v</a> is a misdemeanor.</p>","text":"A violation of Section 597u or 597v is a misdemeanor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/malicious-mischief-597y","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}