Pen. Code, § 14028 · Title 7.5. THE HERTZBERG-LESLIE WITNESS PROTECTION ACT

Pen. Code, § 14028

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

The State of California, the counties and cities within the state, and their respective officers and employees shall have immunity from civil liability for any decision declining or revoking protection to a witness under this title.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1997, Ch. 507, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1998.

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=14028.
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