Penal Code section 853.85

This chapter shall not apply in any case where a person is arrested for an offense declared to be a felony.

Source: Section 853.85, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=853.85. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

853.5
853.6
853.6a
853.7
853.7a
853.8
853.85

Last Updated

Apr. 24, 2025

§ 853.85’s source at ca.gov

Stay Connected

Join thousands of people who receive monthly site updates.

Get Legal Help

The State Bar of California runs a service for finding an attorney in good standing. Initial consultations are usually free or discounted: Certified Lawyer Referral Services Directory

Committed to Public Service

We will always provide free access to the current law. In addition, we provide special support for non-profit, educational, and government users. Through social entrepreneurship, we’re lowering the cost of legal services and increasing citizen access.

Navigate

California:	Codes
Colorado:	C.R.S.
Nevada:	NRS
New York:	Laws
Oregon:	OAR, ORS
Texas:	Statutes
World:	Rome Statute, International Dictionary

Location: https://california.public.law/codes/penal_code_section_853.85

Original Source: Section 853.85, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN§ionNum=853.85. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).