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Credit union in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Credit union” 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 “Credit union” mean in California criminal law?

“Credit union” means any federal credit union and any state-chartered credit union the accounts of which are insured by the Administrator of the National Credit Union administration. (Cal. Penal Code § 1192.7)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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