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The document is a Missing Person Report form from the California Department of Justice, designed to collect detailed information about missing individuals, including their personal details, circumstances of disappearance, and contact information for reporting officers. It outlines the legal framework under which the report is made and includes sections for authorizing the release of information to assist law enforcement in locating the missing person.

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How long before you can say someone is missing?

As long as it is not known whether he/she is living or dead, rights must remain uncertain and his/her property is rendered virtually useless. However, California Evidence Code 667 provides that a person not heard from in five years is presumed to be dead.

What to do if a family member is missing?

There is no rule that states that you have to wait 24 hours to report a missing person. It depends on the person who is missing, their age, mental state and vulnerability. If the missing person is a child, elderly or a person in a very depressed state then you need to alert the police straight away.

How long does someone have to be missing to be declared dead in California?

12401. In proceedings under this part, a person who has not been seen or heard from for a continuous period of five years by those who are likely to have seen or heard from that person, and whose absence is not satisfactorily explained after diligent search or inquiry, is presumed to be dead.

How to report a missing person in California?

Call the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction and file a missing persons report. Provide a recent photo, dental information and any other records requested by the police department.

How do I find someone who is missing?

Finding a Missing Loved One Contact The Police Immediately. Reach Out To The Missing Persons Friends And Acquaintances. Register Them With The National Missing And Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) Check Nearby Hospitals, Churches, Homeless Shelters And Libraries. Post A One-Page Flyer.

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