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Cal. Penal Code § 783.5 — Of the Local Jurisdiction of Public Offenses

Cal. Penal Code § 783.5

Type
Statute
Source
California Penal Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

When a public offense is committed in a park situated in more than one county, the jurisdiction over such an offense is in any competent court in any county in which any part of the park is situated. “Park,” as used in this section means any area of land, or water, or both, which has been…

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Cal. Penal Code § 783.5 — Of the Local Jurisdiction of Public Offenses is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

When a public offense is committed in a park situated in more than one county, the jurisdiction over such an offense is in any competent court in any county in which any part of the park is situated. “Park,” as used in this section means any area of land, or water, or both, which has been designated as a park or recreation area by any public agency or political subdivision of this state.