California legal term
daytime in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “daytime” 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 “daytime” mean in California criminal law?
“daytime” means the hours between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. according to local time. (Cal. Penal Code § 1534)
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