{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"241.1","citation":"Pen. Code, § 241.1","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 9. Assault and Battery [240. - 248.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-8/chapter-9"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 15, Sec. 289.   (AB 109)   Effective April 4, 2011.   Operative October 1, 2011, by Sec. 636 of Ch. 15, as amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 39, Sec. 68.","effective":"2011-04-04","html":"<p>When an assault is committed against the person of a custodial officer as defined in Section <a href=\"/pen/831\">831</a> or <a href=\"/pen/831.5\">831.5</a>, and the person committing the offense knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a custodial officer engaged in the performance of his or her duties, the offense shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year or by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section <a href=\"/pen/1170\">1170</a>.</p>","text":"When an assault is committed against the person of a custodial officer as defined in Section 831 or 831.5, and the person committing the offense knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a custodial officer engaged in the performance of his or her duties, the offense shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not exceeding one year or by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/assault-and-battery-241-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}