California legal term
Authorized possessor in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Authorized possessor” 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 “Authorized possessor” mean in California criminal law?
“Authorized possessor” means the possessor of an electronic device when that person is the owner of the device or has been authorized to possess the device by the owner of the device. (Cal. Penal Code § 1546)
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