{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"808","citation":"Pen. Code, § 808","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":"Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 62, Sec. 229.   Effective January 1, 2004.","effective":"2004-01-01","html":"<p>The following persons are magistrates:</p><p>(a) The judges of the Supreme Court.</p><p>(b) The judges of the courts of appeal.</p><p>(c) The judges of the superior courts.</p>","text":"The following persons are magistrates: (a) The judges of the Supreme Court. (b) The judges of the courts of appeal. (c) The judges of the superior courts.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/complaints-before-magistrates-808","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}