California § 845.6 - Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for injury proximately ca
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 845.6 — Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for injury proximately ca, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 845.6. Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for injury proximately ca
Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for injury proximately caused by the failure of the employee to furnish or obtain medical care for a prisoner in his custody; but, except as otherwise provided by Sections 855.8 and 856, a public employee, and the public entity where the employee is acting within the scope of his employment, is liable if the employee knows or has reason to know that the prisoner is in need of immediate medical care and he fails to take reasonable action to summon such medical care. Nothing in this section exonerates a public employee who is lawfully engaged in the practice of one of the healing arts under any law of this state from liability for injury proximately caused by malpractice or exonerates the public entity from its obligation to pay any judgment, compromise, or settlement that it is required to pay under subdivision (d) of Section 844.6.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 845.6
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 845.6 cover?
Section 845.6 ("Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for injury proximately ca") 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 § 845.6?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 845.6" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
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 § 845.6 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in California can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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