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Aural transfer in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Aural transfer” 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 “Aural transfer” mean in California criminal law?

“Aural transfer” means a transfer containing the human voice at any point between and including the point of origin and the point of reception. (Cal. Penal Code § 629.51)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.