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