California § 5987 - A county, or an employee or agent of a county, shall not be held civilly or crimi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5987 — A county, or an employee or agent of a county, shall not be held civilly or crimi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5987. A county, or an employee or agent of a county, shall not be held civilly or crimi
A county, or an employee or agent of a county, shall not be held civilly or criminally liable for any action by a respondent in the CARE process, except when the act or omission of a county, or the employee or agent of a county, constitutes gross negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct. This section does not limit any immunity provided under any other law.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5987
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5987 cover?
Section 5987 ("A county, or an employee or agent of a county, shall not be held civilly or crimi") 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 § 5987?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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