California · Penal Code

PEN §783.5: 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.

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute establishes which courts have jurisdiction when a public offense occurs in a park that spans multiple counties. Any competent court in any county where the park is located may hear the case.

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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.

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