{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"196","citation":"Pen. Code, § 196","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25. - 680.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 8. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON [187. - 248.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-8"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Homicide [187. - 199.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-8/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 170, Sec. 1.   (AB 392)   Effective January 1, 2020.","effective":"2020-01-01","html":"<p>Homicide is justifiable when committed by peace officers and those acting by their command in their aid and assistance, under either of the following circumstances:</p><p>(a) In obedience to any judgment of a competent court.</p><p>(b) When the homicide results from a peace officer’s use of force that is in compliance with Section <a href=\"/pen/835a\">835a</a>.</p>","text":"Homicide is justifiable when committed by peace officers and those acting by their command in their aid and assistance, under either of the following circumstances: (a) In obedience to any judgment of a competent court. (b) When the homicide results from a peace officer’s use of force that is in compliance with Section 835a.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/homicide-196","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}