California · Family Code

FAM §3135: Part 3 (commencing with Section 3400) does not limit the authority of a district attorney or arresting agency to act pursuant to this chapter, Section 279.

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This statute clarifies that Part 3 does not restrict a district attorney or arresting agency's authority to act under this chapter or Section 279.

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Part 3 (commencing with Section 3400) does not limit the authority of a district attorney or arresting agency to act pursuant to this chapter, Section 279.6 of the Penal Code, or any other applicable law.

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