California § 783 - When a public offense is committed in this State, on board a vessel navigating a
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§ 783. When a public offense is committed in this State, on board a vessel navigating a
When a public offense is committed in this State, on board a vessel navigating a river, bay, slough, lake, or canal, or lying therein, in the prosecution of its voyage, or on a railroad train or car, motor vehicle, common carrier transporting passengers or on an aircraft prosecuting its trip, the jurisdiction is in any competent court, through, on, or over the jurisdictional territory of which the vessel, train, car, motor vehicle, common carrier or aircraft passes in the course of its voyage or trip, or in the jurisdictional territory of which the voyage or trip terminates.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 783
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 783 cover?
Section 783 ("When a public offense is committed in this State, on board a vessel navigating a") 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 § 783?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 783 apply to my situation?
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