California · Penal Code

PEN §19.7: Except as otherwise provided by law, all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to infractions including, but not limited to, powers of peace officers, jurisdiction of courts, periods

Civil

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This statute provides that laws governing misdemeanors—such as officer powers, court jurisdiction, and trial procedures—also apply to infractions unless other laws specify otherwise.

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Except as otherwise provided by law, all provisions of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to infractions including, but not limited to, powers of peace officers, jurisdiction of courts, periods for commencing action and for bringing a case to trial and burden of proof.

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