California § 723 - When a sheriff or other public officer authorized to execute process finds, or ha

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 723 — When a sheriff or other public officer authorized to execute process finds, or ha, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 723. When a sheriff or other public officer authorized to execute process finds, or ha

When a sheriff or other public officer authorized to execute process finds, or has reason to apprehend, that resistance will be made to the execution of the process, the officer may command as many able-bodied inhabitants of the officer’s county as he or she may think proper to assist in overcoming the resistance and, if necessary, in seizing, arresting, and confining the persons resisting, and their aiders and abettors.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 723 cover?

Section 723 ("When a sheriff or other public officer authorized to execute process finds, or ha") 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 § 723?

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Is this the official text of California law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 723 apply to my situation?

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