California legal term
Attorney General in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Attorney General” 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 “Attorney General” mean in California criminal law?
“Attorney General” means the Attorney General of the State of California. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11004)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
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