California legal term
Board and care facilities in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Board and care facilities” 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 “Board and care facilities” mean in California criminal law?
“Board and care facilities” means licensed or unlicensed facilities that provide assistance with one or more of the following activities: (A) Bathing. (Cal. Penal Code § 288)
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