{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"26777","citation":"Gov. Code, § 26777","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 3. GOVERNMENT OF COUNTIES [23000. - 33205.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3"},{"name":"DIVISION 2. OFFICERS [24000. - 28085.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2"},{"name":"PART 3. OTHER OFFICERS [26500. - 27773.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Sheriff [26600. - 26778.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2/part-3/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 8. Transportation of Prisoners [26775. - 26778.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-3/division-2/part-3/chapter-2/article-8"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 1138.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In any case in which a sheriff, acting pursuant to a contract entered into under this article, takes a prisoner into custody and transports him, such action shall be deemed lawful to the same extent as if he were the sheriff for whom he is performing such service.</p>","text":"In any case in which a sheriff, acting pursuant to a contract entered into under this article, takes a prisoner into custody and transports him, such action shall be deemed lawful to the same extent as if he were the sheriff for whom he is performing such service.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/transportation-of-prisoners-26777","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}