{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"888.2","citation":"Pen. Code, § 888.2","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 4. GRAND JURY PROCEEDINGS [888. - 939.91.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [888. - 892.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-4/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 295, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1995.","effective":"1995-01-01","html":"<p>As used in this title as applied to a grand jury, “required number” means:</p><p>(a) Twenty-three in a county having a population exceeding 4,000,000.</p><p>(b) Eleven in a county having a population of 20,000 or less, upon the approval of the board of supervisors.</p><p>(c) Nineteen in all other counties.</p>","text":"As used in this title as applied to a grand jury, “required number” means: (a) Twenty-three in a county having a population exceeding 4,000,000. (b) Eleven in a county having a population of 20,000 or less, upon the approval of the board of supervisors. (c) Nineteen in all other counties.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/general-provisions-888-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}