CHAPTER 6. Chief of Police [41601. - 41612.]

Cal. Government Code - GOV 6.
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Cal. Government Code - GOV § 41601. Section 41601.

For the suppression of riot, public tumult, disturbance of the peace, or resistance against the laws or public authorities in the lawful exercise of their functions, and for the execution of all orders of the local health officer issued for the purpose of preventing the spread of any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease, the chief of police has the powers conferred upon sheriffs by general law and in all respects is entitled to the same protection.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 41602. Section 41602.

The chief of police’s lawful orders shall be promptly executed by deputies, police officers, and watchpersons in the city. Every citizen shall also lend aid when required for the arrest of offenders and maintenance of public order.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 41606. Section 41606.

For service of any process the chief of police shall receive the same fees as sheriffs. Fees of the chief of police for services in criminal actions or proceedings upon process issued from the city court are not a county charge.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 41608. Section 41608.

The chief of police shall keep a detailed and up-to-date record of all fees for service of process or other money collected by the police department or paid to the chief of police in his or her official capacity. The record shall be open for public inspection during office hours.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 41609. Section 41609.

The chief of police shall immediately deposit with the city treasurer all money collected by the police department as required by ordinance.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 41610. Section 41610.

At least once a month, the chief of police shall file with the city clerk a detailed statement of all money handled in an official capacity during the preceding month.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 41612. Section 41612.

After possession is taken of any vehicle by or on behalf of any legal owner thereof under the terms of a security agreement or lease agreement, the debtor shall pay the chief of police or a parking authority operated by a city and county a fee of fifteen dollars ($15) for the receipt and filing of the report of repossession pursuant to Section 28 of the Vehicle Code before the vehicle may be redeemed by the debtor. Any person in possession of the vehicle shall not release it to the debtor without first obtaining proof of payment of the fee to the chief of police or parking authority. The proof of payment, or a copy thereof, shall be retained by the party releasing possession to the debtor for the period required by law. An individual working for a repossession agency licensed pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 7500) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code shall not pay the fee to, or retrieve the receipt from, the chief of police or parking authority.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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