CA Penal Code Section 23685


Each lead law enforcement agency investigating an incident shall report to the State Department of Health Services any information obtained that reasonably supports the conclusion that:

(a)

A child 18 years of age or younger suffered an unintentional or self-inflicted gunshot wound inflicted by a firearm that was sold or transferred in this state, or manufactured in this state.

(b)

Whether as a result of that incident the child died, suffered serious injury, or was treated for an injury by a medical professional.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 23685’s source at ca​.gov