Pen. Code, § 1041 · Chapter 7. The Mode of Trial

Pen. Code, § 1041

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

An issue of fact arises:

1. Upon a plea of not guilty.

2. Upon a plea of a former conviction or acquittal of the same offense.

3. Upon a plea of once in jeopardy.

4. Upon a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1949, Ch. 1314.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=1041.
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