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SB-43 Criminal procedure: misdemeanors and infractions: complaints.(2025-2026)

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Date Published: 12/05/2024 09:00 PM
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CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE— 2025–2026 REGULAR SESSION

Senate Bill
No. 43


Introduced by Senator Umberg

December 05, 2024


An act to amend Section 740 of the Penal Code, relating to criminal procedure.


LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


SB 43, as introduced, Umberg. Criminal procedure: misdemeanors and infractions: complaints.
Existing law requires, except as otherwise provided by law, all misdemeanor and infractions to be prosecuted by written complaint under oath subscribed by the complainant. Existing law authorizes that complaint to be verified on information and believe.
This bill would make technical, nonsubstantive changes to that provision.
Vote: MAJORITY   Appropriation: NO   Fiscal Committee: NO   Local Program: NO  

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:


SECTION 1.

 Section 740 of the Penal Code is amended to read:

740.
 Except as otherwise provided by law, all misdemeanors and infractions must shall be prosecuted by written complaint under oath subscribed by the complainant. Such That complaint may be verified on information and belief.