Pen. Code, § 1154 · Chapter 4. The Verdict or Finding

Pen. Code, § 1154

Verbatim from the official edition

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

The special verdict need not be in any particular form, but is sufficient if it presents intelligibly the facts found by the jury.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 828, Sec. 65.

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=1154.
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