{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"740","citation":"Pen. Code, § 740","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. 357.   Effective September 28, 1998.","effective":"1998-09-28","html":"<p>Except as otherwise provided by law, all misdemeanors and infractions must be prosecuted by written complaint under oath subscribed by the complainant. Such complaint may be verified on information and belief.</p>","text":"Except as otherwise provided by law, all misdemeanors and infractions must be prosecuted by written complaint under oath subscribed by the complainant. Such complaint may be verified on information and belief.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/mode-of-prosecution-740","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}