Penal Code section 705

If it appears that there is no just reason to fear the commission of the offense alleged to have been threatened, the person complained of must be discharged.

Source: Section 705, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=705. (accessed Oct. 20, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_705

Original Source: Section 705, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=705. (last accessed May 12, 2025).