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Cal. Penal Code § 1377

Compromising Certain Public Offenses by Leave of the Court

Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 42 Cal. Rptr. 3d 405 - People v. GOKCEK (2006)

Most recently applied in 42 Cal. Rptr. 3d 405 - People v. GOKCEK (February 2006)

Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 243, Sec. 1

When the person injured by an act constituting a misdemeanor has a remedy by a civil action, the offense may be compromised, as provided in Section 1378, except when it is committed as follows:

(a) By or upon an officer of justice, while in the execution of the duties of his or her office.

(b) Riotously.

(c) With an intent to commit a felony.

(d) In violation of any court order as described in Section 273.6 or 273.65.

(e) By or upon any family or household member, or upon any person when the violation involves any person described in Section 6211 of the Family Code or subdivision (b) of Section 13700 of this code.

(f) Upon an elder, in violation of Section 368 of this code or Section 15656 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

(g) Upon a child, as described in Section 647.6 or 11165.6.

Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.