California legal term
domestic violence advocate in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “domestic violence advocate” 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 “domestic violence advocate” mean in California criminal law?
“domestic violence advocate” means either a person employed by a program specified in Section 13835.2 for the purpose of rendering advice or assistance to victims of domestic violence, or a domestic violence counselor, as defined in Section 1037.1 of the Evidence Code. (Cal. Penal Code § 679.05)
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