California legal term
Computer system in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Computer system” 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 “Computer system” mean in California criminal law?
“Computer system” means a machine or collection of machines, one or more of which contain computer programs and information, that performs functions, including, but not limited to, logic, arithmetic, information storage and retrieval, communications, and control. (Cal. Penal Code § 499c)
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