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California Penal Code Section 602—California’s law on The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office maintains a trespass—generally defines “trespass” as entry onto “Trespass Letter of Consent” file to assist business the property of another without permission to do so. and property owners in handling trespass issues. Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office However “criminal trespass” involves more than mere The purpose of this pamphlet is to provide general 826 4th Street unauthorized entry onto the property of another, It also information about a Trespass Letter of Consent to Eureka, CA 95501 help determine whether or not such a letter would requires specific intent to interfere with or to damage, 707-445-7251 Fax: 707-445-7298 be of benefit to you. the owner’s property. Examples: WHAT IS A TRESPASS LETTER OF CONTENT? HCSO Garberville Station 648 Locust Street A Trespass Letter of Consent (TLC) is a specifically Garberville, CA 95542 Entering onto another’s property to interfere with HOW DO I PUT A LETTER ON FILE? worded, document which allows a peace officer to 707-923-2761 Fax: 707-923-2914 Business. take enforcement action on your behalf without If you believe a Trespass Letter of Consent would be contacting you first. helpful, complete the form on the opposite page and HCSO McKinleyville Station Entering onto another’s property with the intent to mail of fax it to the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. 1608 Pickett Road damage the property. Peace officers do not have the authority to go onto WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? McKinlyeville, CA 95519 private property and remove individuals or request 707-839-6600 Fax: 707-839-5709 Unlawfully occupying the property of another. them to leave without the consent of the property Should an officer respond to your property, the comput- erized trespass file is available to officers via the Com- owner. If an officer observes someone on private HCSO Trinity River Station Refusing to leave the property of another upon the property when the business is closed, or a problem munications Center/Dispatch. The officer will then veri- fy the existence of a Trespass Letter of Consent and 80 Country Club Drive owner’s request is called in by someone who does not have the take appropriate action. (Across from Post Office) authority to sign a trespass complaint , the Sheriff’s Willow Creek, Ca 95573 Refusing to leave a public building during those office must then contact the person who is legally WHAT HAPPENS IF SOMEONE IS ARRESTED 530-629-3551 hours of the day or night when the building is BASED ON MY LETTER OF CONSENT? responsible for the property. regularly closed to the public after being asked to In most cases, officers are able to resolve trespass Tip Line: 707-268-2539 leave by the owner or someone employed there. That’s where a Trespass Letter of Consent comes complaints without arresting the involved subject. How- in. A trespass letter gives Humboldt County ever, there are situations in which the officer has no www.humboldtgov.org/187/Sheriffs-Office Sheriff’s deputies permission to act on the property choice but to cite or arrest an offender. In those in- owner’s/manager’s behalf in trespass situations. stances, a complaint will be filed with the District Attor- ney’s Office and you may have to be available for re- Deputies who observe trespassers on private sulting court action. property with a TLC can then immediately address WHAT HAPPENS IF I CHANGE MY MIND OR SELL the problem rather than be delayed in acting or be MY PROPERTY? unable to take action at all. You may revoke your trespass letter at any time. Simp- WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO DO? ly notify us in writing; by mail, fax: 707-445-7298, or by phone: 707-445-7251, and your letter will be re- In addition to filling the trespass letter, your property moved from our file. Although trespass letters have no must be posted with “No Trespassing” signs at all expiration date, it is recommended you update your entrances and/or very approx. 500 ft. letter once a year or if the status of your property changes in any way