California § 856.2 - Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for: (1) An injury caused
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 856.2 — Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for: (1) An injury caused, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 856.2. Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for: (1) An injury caused
(a) Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for: (1) An injury caused by an escaping or escaped person who has been confined for mental illness or addiction. (2) An injury to, or the wrongful death of, an escaping or escaped person who has been confined for mental illness or addiction. (b) Nothing in this section exonerates a public employee from liability: (1) If he acted or failed to act because of actual fraud, corruption, or actual malice. (2) For injuries inflicted as a result of his own negligent or wrongful act or omission on an escaping or escaped mental patient in recapturing him.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 856.2
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 856.2 cover?
Section 856.2 ("Neither a public entity nor a public employee is liable for: (1) An injury caused") 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 § 856.2?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 856.2" (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?
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How does California § 856.2 apply to my situation?
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