2023 California Code
Penal Code - PEN
PART 1 - OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS
TITLE 8 - OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON
CHAPTER 1 - Homicide
Section 196.

Universal Citation:
CA Penal Code § 196 (2023)
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196. Homicide is justifiable when committed by peace officers and those acting by their command in their aid and assistance, under either of the following circumstances:

(a) In obedience to any judgment of a competent court.

(b) When the homicide results from a peace officer’s use of force that is in compliance with Section 835a.

(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 170, Sec. 1. (AB 392) Effective January 1, 2020.)

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