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2013 California Code
Penal Code - PEN
PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
TITLE 2. MODE OF PROSECUTION
740
CA Penal Code § 740 (2013) What's This?
Except as otherwise provided by law, all misdemeanors and infractions must be prosecuted by written complaint under oath subscribed by the complainant. Such complaint may be verified on information and belief.
(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 357. Effective September 28, 1998.)
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