California legal term
Death incident in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Death incident” 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 “Death incident” mean in California criminal law?
“Death incident” means an event where a person has died in the custody or supervision of the local detention facility. (Cal. Penal Code § 832.10)
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