California CodesCode of Civil Procedure - CCPPreliminary ProvisionsSection 31
The Penal Code defines and provides for the prosecution of a criminal action.
Notes
Establishes that the Penal Code, rather than this provision, defines a criminal action and provides for its prosecution. The provision therefore makes only that cross-reference and does not itself define criminal actions, prescribe criminal procedure, set a deadline or monetary threshold, identify prosecuting parties, or state an express exception.
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