California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 270

Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 134.

Every person while within the State is subject to its jurisdiction and entitled to its protection.

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Cal. Gov. Code § 270 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-1-general/division-1-sovereignty-and-people-of-the-state/chapter-2-people-of-the-state/article-2-political-rights-and-duties/section-270

Other sections in Article 2 - Political Rights and Duties

§ 270§ 271§ 272§ 273§ 274§ 275.2

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