California legal term
Blind administration in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Blind administration” 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 “Blind administration” mean in California criminal law?
“Blind administration” means the administrator of an eyewitness identification procedure does not know the identity of the suspect. (Cal. Penal Code § 859.7)
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