California § 210.5 - Every person who commits the offense of false imprisonment, as defined in Section
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 210.5 — Every person who commits the offense of false imprisonment, as defined in Section, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 210.5. Every person who commits the offense of false imprisonment, as defined in Section
Every person who commits the offense of false imprisonment, as defined in Section 236, against a person for purposes of protection from arrest, which substantially increases the risk of harm to the victim, or for purposes of using the person as a shield is punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 for three, five, or eight years.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 210.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 210.5 cover?
Section 210.5 ("Every person who commits the offense of false imprisonment, as defined in Section") 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 § 210.5?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 210.5 apply to my situation?
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