{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"279.1","citation":"Pen. Code, § 279.1","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 9. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON INVOLVING SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY AND GOOD MORALS [261. - 368.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Child Abduction [277. - 280.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9/chapter-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 988, Sec. 9.   Effective January 1, 1997.","effective":"1997-01-01","html":"<p>The offenses enumerated in Sections <a href=\"/pen/278\">278</a> and <a href=\"/pen/278.5\">278.5</a> are continuous in nature, and continue for as long as the minor child is concealed or detained.</p>","text":"The offenses enumerated in Sections 278 and 278.5 are continuous in nature, and continue for as long as the minor child is concealed or detained.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/child-abduction-279-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}