California legal term
Agency protocol in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Agency protocol” 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 “Agency protocol” mean in California criminal law?
“Agency protocol” means a procedure adopted by a local law enforcement agency consistent with the agency’s organizational structure, and stated in a policy adopted pursuant to this section, to effectively and accountably carry out a particular agency responsibility. (Cal. Penal Code § 368.6)
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