California § 13970 - Direct action on the part of private citizens in preventing the commission of cri
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 13970 — Direct action on the part of private citizens in preventing the commission of cri, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13970. Direct action on the part of private citizens in preventing the commission of cri
Direct action on the part of private citizens in preventing the commission of crimes against the person or property of others, or in apprehending criminals, or rescuing a person in immediate danger of injury or death as a result of fire, drowning, or other catastrophe, benefits the entire public. In recognition of the public purpose served, the state may indemnify such citizens, their surviving spouses, their surviving children, and any persons dependent upon such citizens for their principal support in appropriate cases for any injury, death, or damage sustained by such citizens, their surviving spouses, their surviving children, and any persons dependent upon such citizens for their principal support as a direct consequence of such meritorious action to the extent that they are not compensated for the injury, death, or damage from any other source. A claim shall be denied if an award has been made under Article 1 (commencing with Section 13960) of this chapter for the same incident.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 13970
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13970 cover?
Section 13970 ("Direct action on the part of private citizens in preventing the commission of cri") 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.
How do I cite California § 13970?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 13970 apply to my situation?
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