California legal term
Department in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Department” 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 “Department” mean in California criminal law?
“Department” means the Department of Justice. (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11165.1)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
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