{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"629.91","citation":"Pen. Code, § 629.91","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 15. MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES [626. - 653.75.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-15"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1.4. Interception of Wire, Electronic Digital Pager, or Electronic Cellular Telephone Communications [629.50. - 629.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-15/chapter-1.4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 971, Sec. 10.   Effective January 1, 1996.   Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 629.98.","effective":"1996-01-01","html":"<p>A good faith reliance on a court order issued in accordance with this chapter by any public utility, landlord, custodian, or any other person furnishing information, facilities, and technical assistance as directed by the order is a complete defense to any civil or criminal action brought under this chapter, Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pen/630\">630</a>), or any other law.</p>","text":"A good faith reliance on a court order issued in accordance with this chapter by any public utility, landlord, custodian, or any other person furnishing information, facilities, and technical assistance as directed by the order is a complete defense to any civil or criminal action brought under this chapter, Chapter 1.5 (commencing with Section 630), or any other law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/interception-of-wire-electronic-digital-pager-or-electronic-629-91","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}