Pen. Code, § 783.5 · Chapter 1. Of the Local Jurisdiction of Public Offenses
Pen. Code, § 783.5
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When a public offense is committed in a park situated in more than one county, the jurisdiction over such an offense is in any competent court in any county in which any part of the park is situated. “Park,” as used in this section means any area of land, or water, or both, which has been designated as a park or recreation area by any public agency or political subdivision of this state.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 582.
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