{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"803.5","citation":"Pen. Code, § 803.5","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":"Added by Stats. 2003, Ch. 468, Sec. 10.5.   Effective January 1, 2004.","effective":"2004-01-01","html":"<p>With respect to a violation of Section <a href=\"/pen/115\">115</a> or <a href=\"/pen/530.5\">530.5</a>, a limitation of time prescribed in this chapter does not commence to run until the discovery of the offense.</p>","text":"With respect to a violation of Section 115 or 530.5, a limitation of time prescribed in this chapter does not commence to run until the discovery of the offense.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/time-of-commencing-criminal-actions-803-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}