California § 364 - Every person having in his custody, or under his restraint or power, any person f
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 364 — Every person having in his custody, or under his restraint or power, any person f, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 364. Every person having in his custody, or under his restraint or power, any person f
Every person having in his custody, or under his restraint or power, any person for whose relief a writ of habeas corpus has been issued, who, with the intent to elude the service of such writ or to avoid the effect thereof, transfers such person to the custody of another, or places him under the power or control of another, or conceals or changes the place of his confinement or restraint, or removes him without the jurisdiction of the Court or Judge issuing the writ, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 364
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 364 cover?
Section 364 ("Every person having in his custody, or under his restraint or power, any person f") 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 § 364?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 364 apply to my situation?
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