Miscellaneous Proceedings — California Penal Code — Dismissal Of The Action For Want Of Prosecution Or Otherwise — Prohibited dismissal of special circumstance Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session Notwithstanding Section 1385 or any other provision of law, a judge shall not strike or dismiss any special circumstance which is admitted by a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or is found by a jury or court as provided in Sections 190.1 to 190.5, inclusive. Ca. Pen. Code § 1385.1