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Consumer Price Index in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Consumer Price Index” 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 “Consumer Price Index” mean in California criminal law?

“Consumer Price Index” means the California Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers published by the Department of Industrial Relations. (Cal. Penal Code § 326.5)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.