California legal term
conditional sentence in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “conditional sentence” 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 “conditional sentence” mean in California criminal law?
“conditional sentence” means the suspension of the imposition or execution of a sentence and the order of revocable release in the community subject to conditions established by the court without the supervision of a probation officer. (Cal. Penal Code § 1203)
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