California § 40004 - The period for commencing criminal action against any person having filed or caus
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 40004 — The period for commencing criminal action against any person having filed or caus, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40004. The period for commencing criminal action against any person having filed or caus
(a) The period for commencing criminal action against any person having filed or caused to be filed any false, fictitious, altered, forged or counterfeit document with the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Department of the California Highway Patrol shall, if the offense is a misdemeanor, expire one year from time of discovery of such act. (b) The period for commencing criminal action against any person having filed or caused to be filed any false, fictitious, altered, forged or counterfeit document with the Department of Motor Vehicles or the Department of the California Highway Patrol shall, if the offense is a felony, expire three years from time of discovery of such act. (c) The time allowed for commencing criminal proceedings as provided in subdivisions (a) and (b) of this section shall not extend beyond five years from the date of commission of the act.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 40004
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 40004 cover?
Section 40004 ("The period for commencing criminal action against any person having filed or caus") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 40004?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 40004 apply to my situation?
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