California § 801. 801. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 15, Sec. 446.)

California Statutes

§ 801. — 801. (Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 15, Sec. 446.)

California § 801.

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Part 2.TITLE 3. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS REGARDING CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. Time of Commencing Criminal Actions

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Cal. Penal Code - PEN Code § 801. (2026).

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Except as provided in Sections 799 and 800, prosecution for an offense punishable by imprisonment in the state prison or pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 shall be commenced within three years after commission of the offense.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 15, Sec. 446. (AB 109) Effective April 4, 2011. Operative October 1, 2011, by Sec. 636 of Ch. 15, as amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 39, Sec. 68.