Penal Code section 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.

Source: Section 196, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=196. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 196’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_196

Original Source: Section 196, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=196. (last accessed May 12, 2025).