{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"8050","citation":"Pen. Code, § 8050","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 3. OF IMPRISONMENT AND THE DEATH PENALTY [2000. - 10008.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3"},{"name":"TITLE 9. PUNISHMENT OPTIONS [8000. - 9003.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Community-Based Punishment Act [8050. - 8093.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-9/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. General Provisions [8050. - 8052.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-3/title-9/chapter-2/article-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1994, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 41, Sec. 4.   Effective November 30, 1994.","effective":"1994-11-30","html":"<p>This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Community-Based Punishment Act of 1994.</p>","text":"This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Community-Based Punishment Act of 1994.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/general-provisions-8050","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}