Except as otherwise provided by law, all misdemeanors and infractions must be prosecuted by written complaint under oath subscribed by the complainant. Such complaint may be verified on information and belief.

(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 931, Sec. 357. Effective September 28, 1998.)

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Terms Used In California Penal Code 740

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.