Section 11.56.720. Refusing to assist a peace officer or judicial officer.

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   (a) A person commits the offense of refusing to assist a peace officer or judicial officer if, upon a request, command, or order by someone the person knows to be a peace officer or judicial officer, that person unreasonably fails to make a good faith effort to physically assist the officer in the exercise of official duties.
   (b) A person who, without expecting compensation, assists a person in accordance with this section is not liable for civil damages as a result of an act or omission in rendering that assistance.  This subsection does not preclude liability for civil damages as a result of reckless, wilful, wanton, or intentional misconduct.
   (c) Refusing to assist a peace officer or judicial officer is a violation.

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(Sec. 6 ch 166 SLA 1978)

                    
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