{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"889","citation":"Pen. Code, § 889","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":"Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 501.","effective":null,"html":"<p>An indictment is an accusation in writing, presented by the grand jury to a competent court, charging a person with a public offense.</p>","text":"An indictment is an accusation in writing, presented by the grand jury to a competent court, charging a person with a public offense.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/general-provisions-889","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}