Pen. Code, § 949 · Chapter 2. Rules of Pleading
Pen. Code, § 949
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
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.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 373. Effective September 28, 1998.
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