California § 682 - Every public offense must be prosecuted by indictment or information, except: 1.
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§ 682. Every public offense must be prosecuted by indictment or information, except: 1.
Every public offense must be prosecuted by indictment or information, except: 1. Where proceedings are had for the removal of civil officers of the state; 2. Offenses arising in the militia when in actual service, and in the land and naval forces in the time of war, or which the state may keep, with the consent of Congress, in time of peace; 3. Misdemeanors and infractions; 4. A felony to which the defendant has pleaded guilty to the complaint before a magistrate, where permitted by law.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 682
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 682 cover?
Section 682 ("Every public offense must be prosecuted by indictment or information, except: 1.") 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 § 682?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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