{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"801","citation":"Pen. Code, § 801","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 3. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS REGARDING CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [777. - 883.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Time of Commencing Criminal Actions [799. - 805.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-3/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 15, Sec. 446.   (AB 109)   Effective April 4, 2011.   Operative October 1, 2011, by Sec. 636 of Ch. 15, as amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 39, Sec. 68.","effective":"2011-04-04","html":"<p>Except as provided in Sections <a href=\"/pen/799\">799</a> and <a href=\"/pen/800\">800</a>, prosecution for an offense punishable by imprisonment in the state prison or pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section <a href=\"/pen/1170\">1170</a> shall be commenced within three years after commission of the offense.</p>","text":"Except as provided in Sections 799 and 800, prosecution for an offense punishable by imprisonment in the state prison or pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 shall be commenced within three years after commission of the offense.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/time-of-commencing-criminal-actions-801","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}