California Government Code

§ 7286

GOV § 7286 Effective Jan 1, 2026Div. 7 · Title 1 · Ch. 17.4

Statute text

(a)For the purposes of this section:

(1)“Deadly force” means any use of force that creates a substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily injury. Deadly force includes, but is not limited to, the discharge of a firearm.

(2)“Excessive force” means a level of force that is found to have violated Section 835a of the Penal Code, the requirements on the use of force required by this section, or any other law or statute.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 241, Sec. 7. (SB 857) Effective January 1, 2026.