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835a. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) That the authority to use physical force, conferred on peace officers by this section, is a serious responsibility that shall be exercised judiciously and with respect for human rights and dignity and for the sanctity of every human life.
This section explains the legal standards and criteria for the use of deadly force by peace officers in California, such as the intent, the reason, and the consequences of the use of force. It also provides definitions, examples, and exceptions for situations where deadly force is not appropriate or required.
Jan 1, 2023 · California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 835a. (1) That the authority to use physical force, conferred on peace officers by this section, is a serious responsibility that shall be exercised judiciously and with respect for human rights and dignity and for the sanctity of every human life.
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This section defines the legal standards and criteria for the use of deadly force by peace officers in California, such as the imminence, necessity, and proportionality of the force. It also provides protections for individuals with disabilities and other factors that may affect their right to be free from excessive force.
CA Penal Code Section 835a. Any peace officer who has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a public offense may use reasonable force to effect the arrest, to prevent escape or to overcome resistance.
Oct 25, 2018 · Learn about the legal rights and obligations of peace officers who arrest people in California, including the use of reasonable force to effect the arrest, prevent escape or overcome resistance. Find the full text of the law, the history and the sources of the law, and the related links for more information.
Mar 4, 2020 · 835a. (a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: That the authority to use physical force, conferred on peace officers by this section, is a serious responsibility that shall be exercised judiciously and with respect for human rights and dignity and for the sanctity of every human life.