California legal term
Domestic violence shelter in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Domestic violence shelter” 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 shelter” mean in California criminal law?
“Domestic violence shelter” means a confidential location that provides emergency housing on a 24-hour basis for victims of sexual assault, spousal abuse, or both, and their families. (Cal. Penal Code § 273.7)
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