Miscellaneous Proceedings — California Penal Code — Dismissal Of The Action For Want Of Prosecution Or Otherwise — Abolishment of entry of nolle prosequi Date: 15 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session The entry of a nolle prosequi is abolished, and neither the Attorney General nor the district attorney can discontinue or abandon a prosecution for a public offense, except as provided in Section 1385. Ca. Pen. Code § 1386