Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

City County Jurisdiction

A city police raid unit served a search warrant at a home on a county island, and made a subsequent arrest, were they within their jurisdiction?


Asked on 11/13/03, 12:18 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: City County Jurisdiction

Yes. Most cities have agreements for mutual aid with nearby cities and the county in which they are located. This gives officers the authority to act within the other city or county geographic area.

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Answered on 11/16/03, 2:59 pm


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