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Section 804 Of Chapter 2. Time Of Commencing Criminal Actions From California Penal Code >> Title 3. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 2.

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. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, for the purpose of this chapter, prosecution for an offense is commenced when any of the following occurs:
  (a) An indictment or information is filed.
  (b) A complaint is filed charging a misdemeanor or infraction.
  (c) The defendant is arraigned on a complaint that charges the defendant with a felony.
  (d) An arrest warrant or bench warrant is issued, provided the warrant names or describes the defendant with the same degree of particularity required for an indictment, information, or complaint.