Penal Code section 1386

The entry of a nolle prosequi is abolished, and neither the Attorney General nor the district attorney can discontinue or abandon a prosecution for a public offense, except as provided in Section 1385.

Source: Section 1386, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1386. (accessed May 19, 2025).

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Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 1386’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_1386

Original Source: Section 1386, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=1386. (last accessed May 12, 2025).