{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"737","citation":"Pen. Code, § 737","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 2. MODE OF PROSECUTION [737. - 745.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 356.   Effective September 28, 1998.","effective":"1998-09-28","html":"<p>All felonies shall be prosecuted by indictment or information, except as provided in Section <a href=\"/pen/859a\">859a</a>. A proceeding pursuant to Section <a href=\"/gov/3060\">3060</a> of the Government Code shall be prosecuted by accusation.</p>","text":"All felonies shall be prosecuted by indictment or information, except as provided in Section 859a. A proceeding pursuant to Section 3060 of the Government Code shall be prosecuted by accusation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/mode-of-prosecution-737","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}