{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"777a","citation":"Pen. Code, § 777a","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 2. OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [681. - 1620.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2"},{"name":"TITLE 3. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS REGARDING CRIMINAL PROCEDURE [777. - 883.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Of the Local Jurisdiction of Public Offenses [777. - 795.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-2/title-3/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1951, Ch. 1674.","effective":null,"html":"<p>If a parent violates the provisions of Section <a href=\"/pen/270\">270</a> of this code, the jurisdiction of such offense is in any competent court of either the jurisdictional territory in which the minor child is cared for or in which such parent is apprehended.</p>","text":"If a parent violates the provisions of Section 270 of this code, the jurisdiction of such offense is in any competent court of either the jurisdictional territory in which the minor child is cared for or in which such parent is apprehended.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/of-the-local-jurisdiction-of-public-offenses-777a","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}