{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"807","citation":"Pen. Code, § 807","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 3. Complaints Before Magistrates [806. - 810.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-3/chapter-3"}],"history":"Enacted 1872.","effective":null,"html":"<p>A magistrate is an officer having power to issue a warrant for the arrest of a person charged with a public offense.</p>","text":"A magistrate is an officer having power to issue a warrant for the arrest of a person charged with a public offense.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/complaints-before-magistrates-807","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}