California Penal Code

§ 803

PEN § 803 Effective Jan 1, 2026Title 3 · Part 2 · Ch. 2

Statute text

(a)Except as provided in this section, a limitation of time prescribed in this chapter is not tolled or extended for any reason.

(b)The time during which prosecution of the same person for the same conduct is pending in a court of this state is not a part of a limitation of time prescribed in this chapter.

(c)A limitation of time prescribed in this chapter does not commence to run until the discovery of an offense described in this subdivision. This subdivision applies to an offense punishable by imprisonment in the state prison or imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170, a material element of which is fraud or breach of a fiduciary obligation, the commission of the crimes of theft or embezzlement upon an elder or dependent adult, or the basis of which is misconduct in office by a public officer, employee, or appointee, including, but not limited to, the following offenses:

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 67, Sec. 156. (AB 1170) Effective January 1, 2026.