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E-mail address in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “E-mail address” 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 “E-mail address” mean in California criminal law?

“E-mail address” means a valid e-mail address, or the valid e-mail address of the holder of the account from which the dissemination took place. (Cal. Penal Code § 653aa)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.