California legal term
Bank in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Bank” 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 “Bank” mean in California criminal law?
“Bank” means any member of the Federal Reserve System, and any bank, banking association, trust company, savings bank, or other banking institution organized or operating under the laws of the United States, and any bank the deposits of which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. (Cal. Penal Code § 1192.7)
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