Penal Code section 698

When the officers of justice are authorized to act in the prevention of public offenses, other persons, who, by their command, act in their aid, are justified in so doing.

Source: Section 698, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=698. (accessed Sep. 1, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_698

Original Source: Section 698, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=698. (last accessed May 12, 2025).