{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"13971","citation":"Gov. Code, § 13971","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 3. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT [11000. - 15990.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3"},{"name":"PART 4. CALIFORNIA VICTIM COMPENSATION BOARD [13900. - 13974.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5.5. Indemnification of Citizens Benefiting the Public [13970. - 13974.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-3/part-4/chapter-5.5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 569, Sec. 12.   (AB 1140)   Effective January 1, 2016.","effective":"2016-01-01","html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/indemnification-of-citizens-benefiting-the-public-13971","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}