California legal term
counties in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “counties” 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 “counties” mean in California criminal law?
“counties” includes any city within a county with a population of less than 1,750,000. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11642)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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