California Penal Code

§ 1473

PEN § 1473 Effective Jan 1, 2026Title 12 · Part 2 · Ch. 1

Statute text

(a)A person unlawfully imprisoned or restrained of their liberty, under any pretense, may prosecute a writ of habeas corpus to inquire into the cause of the imprisonment or restraint.

(b)(1) A writ of habeas corpus may be prosecuted for, but not limited to, the following reasons:

(A)False evidence that is material on the issue of guilt or punishment was introduced against a person at a hearing or trial relating to the person’s incarceration.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 784, Sec. 3.5. (SB 734) Effective January 1, 2026.