California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC

WIC §827.6: A law enforcement agency may release the name, description, and the alleged offense of any minor alleged to have committed a violent offense, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 667.

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

Law enforcement may release a minor's name, description, and alleged violent offense to aid apprehension or protect public safety. Agencies and jurisdictions are immune from civil liability for such releases.

Read the full statutory text

A law enforcement agency may release the name, description, and the alleged offense of any minor alleged to have committed a violent offense, as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 667.5 of the Penal Code, and against whom an arrest warrant is outstanding, if the release of this information would assist in the apprehension of the minor or the protection of public safety. Neither the agency nor the city, county, or city and county in which the agency is located shall be liable for civil damages resulting from release of this information.

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