California § 1377 - When the person injured by an act constituting a misdemeanor has a remedy by a ci
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1377 — When the person injured by an act constituting a misdemeanor has a remedy by a ci, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1377. When the person injured by an act constituting a misdemeanor has a remedy by a ci
When the person injured by an act constituting a misdemeanor has a remedy by a civil action, the offense may be compromised, as provided in Section 1378, except when it is committed as follows: (a) By or upon an officer of justice, while in the execution of the duties of his or her office. (b) Riotously. (c) With an intent to commit a felony. (d) In violation of any court order as described in Section 273.6 or 273.65. (e) By or upon any family or household member, or upon any person when the violation involves any person described in Section 6211 of the Family Code or subdivision (b) of Section 13700 of this code. (f) Upon an elder, in violation of Section 368 of this code or Section 15656 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (g) Upon a child, as described in Section 647.6 or 11165.6.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1377
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1377 cover?
Section 1377 ("When the person injured by an act constituting a misdemeanor has a remedy by a ci") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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