{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"949","citation":"Pen. Code, § 949","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 5. THE PLEADINGS [940. - 973.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Rules of Pleading [948. - 973.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-5/chapter-2"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 373.   Effective September 28, 1998.","effective":"1998-09-28","html":"<p>The first pleading on the part of the people in the superior court in a felony case is the indictment, information, or the complaint in any case certified to the superior court under Section <a href=\"/pen/859a\">859a</a>. The first pleading on the part of the people in a misdemeanor or infraction case is the complaint except as otherwise provided by law. The first pleading on the part of the people in a proceeding pursuant to Section <a href=\"/gov/3060\">3060</a> of the Government Code is an accusation.</p>","text":"The first pleading on the part of the people in the superior court in a felony case is the indictment, information, or the complaint in any case certified to the superior court under Section 859a. The first pleading on the part of the people in a misdemeanor or infraction case is the complaint except as otherwise provided by law. The first pleading on the part of the people in a proceeding pursuant to Section 3060 of the Government Code is an accusation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/rules-of-pleading-949","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}