California statute

Cal. Penal Code § 667.85

Current through 2025–2026 Regular Session (leginfo weekly dump, 2026-07-12)

Part of Title 16: General Provisions, California Penal Code.

Full text of Cal. Penal Code § 667.85

Statutory text current through the 2025–2026 Regular Session (leginfo weekly dump, 2026-07-12). This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of California.

Cal. Penal Code § 667.85Primary source, current through the 2025–2026 Regular Session (leginfo weekly dump, 2026-07-12)

Any person convicted of a violation of Section 207 or 209, who kidnapped or carried away any child under the age of 14 years with the intent to permanently deprive the parent or legal guardian custody of that child, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for an additional five years.

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