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Director of a regional center in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Director of a regional center” 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 “Director of a regional center” mean in California criminal law?

“Director of a regional center” means the executive director of a regional center for the developmentally disabled individual or their designee. (Cal. Penal Code § 1001.20)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

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