Cal. Pen. Code § 196

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session.

Section 196 - Justifiable homicide when committed by peace officers

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.

Ca. Pen. Code § 196

Amended by Stats 2019 ch 170 (AB 392),s 1, eff. 1/1/2020.