{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"853.85","citation":"Pen. Code, § 853.85","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 5C. Citations for Misdemeanors [853.5. - 853.85.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-3/chapter-5c"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1009, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1993.","effective":"1993-01-01","html":"<p>This chapter shall not apply in any case where a person is arrested for an offense declared to be a felony.</p>","text":"This chapter shall not apply in any case where a person is arrested for an offense declared to be a felony.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/citations-for-misdemeanors-853-85","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}