California legal term
Domicile in California Criminal Law
Current through 2026 California legislative session
In California criminal law, “Domicile” 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 “Domicile” mean in California criminal law?
“Domicile” means either of the following: (1) For a parent, Indian custodian, or legal guardian, the place that a person has been physically present and that the person regards as home. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 224.1)
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