{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"960","citation":"Pen. Code, § 960","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. 1951, Ch. 1674.","effective":null,"html":"<p>No accusatory pleading is insufficient, nor can the trial, judgment, or other proceeding thereon be affected by reason of any defect or imperfection in matter of form which does not prejudice a substantial right of the defendant upon the merits.</p>","text":"No accusatory pleading is insufficient, nor can the trial, judgment, or other proceeding thereon be affected by reason of any defect or imperfection in matter of form which does not prejudice a substantial right of the defendant upon the merits.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/rules-of-pleading-960","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}