California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 13971

Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 569, Sec. 12. (AB 1140) Effective January 1, 2016.

As used in this article, “private citizen” means any person other than a peace officer, fireman, lifeguard, or person whose employment includes the duty to protect the public safety acting within the course and scope of such employment.

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Cal. Gov. Code § 13971 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-2-government-of-the-state-of-california/division-3-executive-department/part-4-california-victim-compensation-board/chapter-5-5-indemnification-of-citizens-benefiting-the-public/section-13971

Other sections in Chapter 5.5 - Indemnification of Citizens Benefiting the Public

§ 13970§ 13971§ 13972§ 13973§ 13974§ 13974.1§ 13974.2

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