{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"783.5","citation":"Pen. Code, § 783.5","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. 1965, Ch. 582.","effective":null,"html":"<p>When a public offense is committed in a park situated in more than one county, the jurisdiction over such an offense is in any competent court in any county in which any part of the park is situated. “Park,” as used in this section means any area of land, or water, or both, which has been designated as a park or recreation area by any public agency or political subdivision of this state.</p>","text":"When a public offense is committed in a park situated in more than one county, the jurisdiction over such an offense is in any competent court in any county in which any part of the park is situated. “Park,” as used in this section means any area of land, or water, or both, which has been designated as a park or recreation area by any public agency or political subdivision of this state.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/of-the-local-jurisdiction-of-public-offenses-783-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}