California legal term
active duty or veteran status in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “active duty or veteran status” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.
What does “active duty or veteran status” mean in California criminal law?
“active duty or veteran status” includes active military duty service, reserve duty status, national guard service, and veteran status. (Cal. Penal Code § 858)
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